About Us
Our Mission Statement
To make a positive difference in the lives of our dancers through support, mentoring, building confidence and the lessons of giving. To promote the art of dance in our community. To promote altruism through participation in charity events.
The Story of In Sync Dance and The Kids Helping Kids Foundation
Started in 2002 by Jessie and Kevin Krick at a previous small studio off Palm Avenue in Auburn, their goal was to create an ideal academy in which children could grow, thrive, and work as a team through the art of dance while at the same time learn about the spirit of community volunteerism. Their ideas and dream caught on as enrollement increased beyond the small setting they originally rented, and they soon realized a bigger facility was necessary. In 2008, they moved to their new and larger studio at 4055 Grass Valley Highway. Now with over 2,500 square feet of studio space, four dance rooms, over 60 classes taught each week by eight instructors, and 100+ students coming and going five days a week for lessons, In Sync Dance and The Kids Helping Kids Foundation is the place for kids who wants to learn to dance, audition for Company Dance, or prepare for professional dance in their future.
Studio Director “Miss Jessie,” as she is affectionately referred to by her students, began her ballet training at the age of six. By age 14 she was dancing professionally in both Europe and the United States. For over 25 years now she has instructed countless students in classical style ballet. Her original choreography not only receives rave reviews by her contemporaries and critics in her field of expertise, but is also evidenced by thunderous applause each year at the final bow of In Sync’s annual Spring Ballet and June Show. You can read more about Miss Jessie at: Jessie Krick Bio»
No child is ever turned away from In Sync Dance. Students not only feel embraced, but make new friends and learn about giving back to their communities, plus all students have the opportunity to receive advanced training if they choose to continue dance as a professional goal. Miss Jessie has inspired many students over the years to continue dance through and beyond college, and as a career.
In Sync Dance and The Kids Helping Kids Foundation is the only NPO in our area that offers children the opportunity to bring the art of dance together with fundraising opportunities that assist children and families in need right in their own communities.