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NIKA CARTER
Field Coordinator at Just For Kix – Texas
BY KATIE RODGERS
PCT: How did you get involved with Just For
Kix (JFK)?
NK: I retired from Weatherford Independent
School District in 2011 after 30 years of teaching. I created the WHS Blue Belles in 1981-82
and expanded it in 30 years to include the JV
Jazz, Hall Highsteppers, Tison Allstars, and nine
Dance PE classes. When I retired, I wanted to
continue teaching dance and Just For Kix gave
me the perfect opportunity to teach dancers
ages 3 years through adult in a recreational type
setting. Currently I am starting my fifth year in
Aledo and Weatherford and have approximately
160 dancers and we perform at various community events and host annual Christmas and
Spring Shows.
NOVEMBER 2015
PA R K E R C O U N T Y T O D AY
PCT: What’s your favorite thing about the business?
NK: I love teaching dance to all ages and
watching dancers fall in love with dance and
then grow into their skills and achieve their
dance dreams.
PCT: Where do you hope to see Just For Kix in
five years?
NK: I want to still be teaching and enjoying
dance with more and more dancers. We also
hope to continue the recreational side of dance
and add a competitive dance team too!
PCT: What is one of the funniest memories you
have since you’ve been involved in JFK?
NK: I’m not sure how funny it is, but I love it
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when my students run into class and practically tackle my staff and me because they are
so excited to dance. We have fun while offering
technique and skill building. We have friends
and family dance night where everyone learns
a Flash mob style of dance, we have special
performances and class dress up nights for holidays, and we perform at special events like the
Dallas Mavericks games, Weatherford Bullets,