A: ANYWHERE! Just For Kix has programs in 14 states and is always looking to expand. We would love to come to your community.
Your story starts here.
Become a Youth Program Director
Join a passionate community of educators dedicated to inspiring the next generation of dancers. We offer competitive compensation, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional growth.
Experience the joy of sharing your love of dance with others and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
Our Youth Dance Program Directors play a crucial role in shaping the lives of young dancers. By providing expert guidance, fostering a positive learning environment, and instilling confidence and teamwork, our Directors make a lasting impact on their students.
Our program offers a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on proven dance technique, teamwork, and self-expression. By providing a supportive and nurturing environment, our Directors help young dancers reach their full potential.
Teaching dance is a deeply rewarding experience. Witnessing the growth and transformation of your students is incredibly fulfilling. The positive impact you can have on their lives is immeasurable.
Our Story
In 1981, Cindy Clough opened the first Just For Kix Youth Dance Program in Brainerd, Minnesota. Within 24 hours, 120 students were enrolled.
Over the years, the organization’s special brand of choreography and exciting, youth-centric format spread to surrounding communities and eventually to 13 other states. Now, over 21,000 dancers enroll in Just For Kix dance classes - from New Mexico to Iowa, from Texas to Wisconsin.
Over the years, Just For Kix has added a dance practice and performance apparel catalog, college bowl game performance tours, competitions, summer camps, and a team customwear catalog to its portfolio. Check out all of Just For Kix’s offerings below.
Our Mission
To enrich children’s lives and the lives of those who teach them and support them.
We will do this by offering quality classes, events, products, services, and opportunities to our clients and fulfilling careers to our Directors and Home Office Team.
We also will reach out to the hearts and spirits of women and men enabling personal growth and fulfillment to those whose lives we touch. We will carry out our mission in a spirit of caring, living the positive values on which our company was built.
Why Just For Kix
Positive Environment
Our classes provide a positive learning environment for dancers of all ages and abilities. This leads to positive relationships between parents and Directors.
Proven Technique
We’ve been doing Youth Programs for 35 years and know our concept works and sets Directors up for success.
Full Support
Just For Kix Home Office staff and other Directors provide on-going support to help you build a successful program.
Nationwide Recognition
Just For Kix is known nationally for having quality products and excellent service.
Flexibility
Our Directors set their own class schedules and can do their prep work on their own time from home.
Risk Free
ust For Kix provides a risk free job opportunity. Our Directors have no financial risk or out of pocket expenses when starting a new program.
All the Resources You Need to Succeed
Comprehensive Resources: We provide everything you need to succeed, including costumes, music, and choreography. Our user-friendly student software makes managing your business a breeze.
Effective Marketing Solutions: Our team is here to help with advertising, content creation, and technical support. We'll work with you to ensure your program thrives.
Dedicated Support: Benefit from our comprehensive training workshops, one-on-one coaching, and ongoing support from our experienced team.
Rewarding Career: Enjoy a fulfilling career while making a positive impact on children's lives. With excellent commission, travel opportunities, and flexible scheduling, you'll have the freedom to pursue your passion.
Do YOU Have What It Takes?
- Passion for dance
- Excellent at working with children and parents
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Comfortable with doing marketing, networking and community outreach
- Highly motivated self-starters and positive thinkers
- Solid organizational skills
- Previous dance training
- Believe in the Just For Kix vision
What Our Directors Are Saying
Props to the Home Office for making my life easier all the time! I have said this to many people, but I took on a more intense day job this year and there is no way I could still do both jobs if my Just For Kix paperwork load was not this easy.
A million thank yous!
Current Director
"The friends I've met in Just For Kix mean so much to me.
They've become lifelong important friends to me! We are all such a big support system for each other. We accomplish so much at our meetings just 'brainstorming' together, and leave ready to conquer another goal!
Cindy amazes me. She's such an awesome role model and a positive person. I believe that everyone who meets her comes away with a new sense of strength. Her accomplishments are neverending!”
Tami Seifert - Former Pelican Rapids, MN Director, Current Field Coordinator
"Just for Kix has been a wonderful opportunity for me.
I took it over in 1996 and had 75 dancers now it has grown into a program of 210 dancers which I feel very proud of. It is a job that is very rewarding and full of excitement! When you see a dancer that grows into a poised and confident person you know you have had a hand in helping that child, it just makes it all worth it. Self- esteem is SO IMPORTANT in a child's life and if I feel that I have made a difference in a few of their lives, it has been well worth it. JFK had gave me the opportunity to do that for many dancers and they are a wonderful company to work for. I am thankful that I can look back and be proud of the work I have done through Just For Kix.”
Jackie Louwagie - Former Marshall, MN Director
“I have worked for this company since I was in High School. I have seen many changes as the Just For Kix programs grow, but the one thing that never changes is how you are treated or cared about.
I only have wonderful things to say about Just For Kix. I would never consider working some place else.”
Sandy House - Former St. Cloud, MN Director, Current Clarkston, WA Director
"The home office support is the best!
Whenever I need anything (from uniforms and flyers to individual class problems and payment questions); everyone goes out of there way to help me. They have exceeded my expectations time and time again."
Stephanie Wald - Sioux City, IA Director
Frequently asked questions
Q: Where can I start a new program?
Q: I already have a full-time job, so can I still be a director?
A: ABSOLUTELY! Many of our Directors have full-time jobs and teach dance classes in the evening. Our top 10 directors, income-wise, do not have other jobs. Many quit their day job once the program they are running in their community takes off.
Q: How many years of dance experience do I need to be a Director?
A: Just For Kix does not set a minimum number of years of dance experience needed to be a Director. We look at each applicant individually and determine if they have the skills and a dance background to be a great Director. They also need to be outgoing and treat kids well.
Q: How much does it cost a Director to start a new program?
A: Nothing. Directors have no start-up or out-of-pocket expenses.
Q: Where are dance classes held? Do I have to buy a facility?
A: Just For Kix classes are held in various types of facilities. Directors will look for a facility to rent with the space available to hold a dance class and can commit to the class schedule from September to May. A Director does not have to buy a facility. If a newly hired director has
Q: How much do Directors get paid?
A: Just For Kix Directors are paid a commission depending on the size of their program. They also earn commissions on costume and customwear sales. Use the calculator to find estimated commission amounts.
Q: Is Just For Kix a franchise?
A: No, Just For Kix is not a franchise. Our Directors are employees of Just For Kix.
Q: Do I teach all of the classes? Do I have an assistant?
A: Directors will start out teaching all of the classes. If the classes get too big, or a Director adds more classes they cannot teach, they will work with their Home Office Representative to find a Head Instrucor.
Q: What ages does Just For Kix provide classes for?
A: Just For Kix typically provides classes for ages 2 years old thru seniors in high school. Some Directors choose to offer classes for children as young as 18 months and classes for adults.
Q: What styles of dance does Just For Kix offer classes in?
A: Just For Kix offers classes in kick, pom, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, tap, and ballet.
Q: Where is the Just For Kix Home Office located?
A: The Just For Kix Home Office is located in Baxter, Minnesota. This is where the first Just For Kix class was taught and the company was formed.
Q: What is the difference between owning my own dance studio and being a Just For Kix Director?
A: Starting your own dance studio requires start up expenses, choosing and ordering costumes, choreographing routines, collecting payments, paying for a facility, etc. As a Just For Kix Director, we do all of those things for you and you have no out of pocket expenses. We want our Directors to be able to focus on teaching the classes and providing quality dance instruction.
Q: I already own a dance studio, can I become a part of Just For Kix?
A: YES! We have had a number of existing studios convert to a Just For Kix studio because of all the resources and support we provide.