Shows / Anything But Routine
Anything But Routine
Just For Kix presents Anything But Routine. This podcast is everything and anything dance! We follow Cindy Clough & Ali Geraets through daily lives. This mother-daughter duo talks about coaching techniques, performance tips, costumes, new trends in dance, and so much more. Cindy is the CEO of Just For Kix with over 50 years of dance experience! Out of a single ad in a local newspaper, a dynasty was created with over 22,000 students. She has been part of over 30 Collegiate Bowl Game productions…
Episodes
Anything But Routine237. Every Dancer Matters | Keeping Alternates Engaged and Ready
Cindy sits down with April Wagner to talk about how to be a great coach to your alternates with tips to keep them engaged and ready. April shares her approach…
Anything But Routine236. Custom Apparel for Your Whole Team!
Cindy sits down with Ottie and Bill from The Teehive to talk about bringing your team’s look to life with custom Team Stores. From picking a design to choosing…
- Anything But Routine
235. Finding Your Place in the Dance Industry
Cindy and Ali sit down with Las Vegas-based performer, choreographer, and educator Tyrese Parker to talk about his journey from Minnesota to the professional…
Anything But Routine234. The Easiest Fundraiser Yet: Bedsheets!
Cindy sits down with Eddie, founder of Hibernate Fundraising, to talk about a fundraising idea you may not have tried yet: bedsheets. Eddie breaks down how his…
Anything But Routine233. Using Resistance Training to Build Stronger Dancers
This episode was recorded in July 2026. Cindy sits down with Curt Carbaugh, a speed coach with Acceleration Minnesota and the creator of the C2 Performance…
Anything But Routine232. College Dance Recruitment Tips
Cindy sits down with Jenny Raiche to talk about the college dance recruitment journey. Jenny shares tips on what dancers can expect, how to prepare, and what…
Anything But Routine231. Life Is Short, Don’t Wait to Dance (feat. Valorie Kondos Field)
Cindy sits down with legendary UCLA gymnastics coach Valorie Kondos Field, one of the most successful coaches in collegiate sports history. A former…
Anything But Routine230. Building the Sound of Dance
Cindy talks with Kevin Heath, the founder and owner of Fusion Sound Mix, a music production and custom mix company specializing in dance and cheer music. Kevin…
Anything But Routine229. Placements, Levels, Ages, and Why Growth Isn't Always Comfortable
How do you know if a dancer is truly in the right class or level? In this episode, Ali and Sharaia unpack the purpose behind placements, why age and ability…
Anything But Routine228. Inside Utah Drill Team
In this episode, Cindy sits down with Alaina Rupe—high school drill team coach, professional dancer, choreographer, mother, and sales leader based in Utah…
Anything But Routine227. Inside the Edina Dance Team
Cindy and Ali sit down with Kristin Biwan as she prepares to enter her 16th season as head coach of the Edina Dance Team. A former captain of the University of…
Anything But Routine226. The Courage to Choreograph Differently
Cindy and Ali answer questions from the Dance Coaches and Teachers Unite Facebook group, exploring how to teach kids that caring is cool, build confidence…
Anything But Routine225. Tips for Supporting Your Athlete: A Message to Parents
Cindy and Ali sit down to talk directly to parents about what it really means to support your athlete. They discuss the impact of pressure, what coaches and…
Anything But Routine224. Together We Dance - Behind the Scenes
Ever wonder what goes into a Together We Dance competition? Cindy and Joel pull back the curtain and get real about the chaos, commitment, and growth behind…
Anything But Routine223. The Ultimate Dance Trip. Inside the ReliaQuest Bowl Tour
In this episode, Cindy and Ali break down everything you need to know about the ReliaQuest Bowl Tour. From soaking up the sun at Clearwater Beach to the magic…
Anything But Routine222. Competition Season
Cindy and Ali sit down with Lindsay Danielson and Travis Cahill for a real-deal conversation about the dance world—what’s amazing, what’s tough, and everything…
Anything But Routine221. How to Level Up Your Team: Accountability + Confidence
Cindy and Ali discuss how to level up your team through accountability, confidence, and higher standards—plus simple coaching shifts that help dancers take…
Anything But Routine220. Coaching Social Media Mindfulness
In this episode, Cindy and Ali share practical ways coaches can guide dancers toward healthier, more mindful social media habits. They discuss how what you…
- Anything But Routine
219. Spotlight on Brainerd Kixters: Cindy Chats with KKIN
Cindy sits down with KKIN to share the story behind the Brainerd Kixters — from how it all started to the powerhouse program it is today. She talks about makes…
Anything But Routine218. Getting the Most Out of Your Leadership Team
Cindy and Ali share practical ways to get the most out of the leaders and captains—through trust, communication, and clear expectations. They highlight the…
Anything But Routine217. Facing Parental Entitlement in Dance (Part 2)
Cindy and Ali continue the conversation on navigating parents and dancers with entitlement in Part 2, diving even deeper into real-world scenarios…
Anything But Routine216. Facing Parental Entitlement in Dance
Cindy and Ali dive into one of the toughest parts of coaching: navigating parents and dealing with student and parental entitlement. In this episode, they…
Anything But Routine215. College Dance Team Recruitment Tips Every Dancer Should Know
Cindy and Ali talk with Kathy Hain-de Jong to uncover how dancers can stand out in the competitive world of college admissions and dance team recruitment…
Anything But Routine214. "Secure Your Spot" for the 2026 NDCA Conference
Cindy talks about the "Secure Your Spot" campaign for The National Dance Coaches Conference in Dallas May 14-16, 2026. link to Secure Your Spot for Conference…
Anything But Routine213. Get Custom Music for Your Dance Team!
Get custom music for your dance team! 🎶 Cindy talks with Nick Olson of Roar Anthems Productions, a business that specializes in creating music for any sporting…
Anything But Routine212. Better Dance Teaching Strategies: Goal-Setting and Coaching Advice for Instructors
Ready to take your teaching to the next level? In this video, we share dance teaching strategies, goal-setting tips, and coaching advice every instructor can…
Anything But Routine211. The Role of Private Lessons in Dance: Tips, Truths, and Hot Takes
Cindy and Ali dive into the hot topic of private lessons — what do parents and dancers really need to know? Honest takes, practical advice, and a few…
- Anything But Routine
210. Athletes Listen Up! How Today's Work Shapes Your Future Success
In this episode, we explore the power of breaking free from labels and refusing to define yourself by your current circumstances. Discover how laying a strong…
- Anything But Routine
209. Cindy and Ali Answer Your Coaching Questions
This episode is all about your questions! Cindy and Ali respond to topics brought up in the Dance Coaches & Teachers Unite Facebook group, sharing strategies…
- Anything But Routine
208. Acrobatic Arts with Mandy Yip
Straight from the Just For Kix High School Camp — this is a special episode featuring Mandy Yip with Acrobatic Arts. As the founder and CEO of Acrobatic Arts…
- Anything But Routine
207. Inside the National HBCU Auxiliary & Dance Directors' Association
Cindy sits down with Shawn Zachery, Founder/Executive Director of the National HBCU Auxiliary and Dance Directors’ Association to spotlight the program and…
- Anything But Routine
206. Competitive Success
This episode takes place at last year’s Summer Camp and Coaches Conference, where Cindy sits down with fellow coaches to dive into the topic of competitive…
- Anything But Routine
205. Catching Up with Cindy
Life has been go, go, go for Cindy. From the busyness of everyday life to what’s next, here’s a quick catch-up from behind the scenes at Just For Kix. Welcome…
- Anything But Routine
204. FABRIC: Be the Coach and Build the Culture Every Athlete Needs - with Dr. Averna
Cindy sits down with Susan Averna, a PhD developmental psychologist, college professor, and head cheer coach at Trinity College. For 30 years she has taught…
- Anything But Routine
203. Cindy and Ali Answer Dance Coaching Questions
Cindy and Ali dive into real questions from the Dance Coaches & Teachers Unite community — Tune in for honest advice, real stories, and relatable moments from…
- Anything But Routine
202. Coaching This Generation of Athletes
Cindy opens up about coaching today’s athlete — how they’re different, what they need, and how coaches can rise to the occasion. Listen in as Cindy gives…
- Anything But Routine
201. How to Build a Winning Team (and Keep Winning!)
Cindy sits down with Bailey Mutschler, Head Coach of the Hudson High School Dance Team. Now in her fifth year of coaching, Bailey has helped guide her team to…
- Anything But Routine
200. Growing Dance in Duluth
Get ready to dive into all things Duluth dance! Cindy and Ali are joined by Alli Mackner— coach of the University of Minnesota Duluth dance team, Director of…
- Anything But Routine
199. What It’s Like to Dance in Oregon
Cindy and Ali hang out with Danielle Schneider, a longtime board member with the Dance Drill Coaches Association (DDCA) of Oregon, to chat about all the ins…
- Anything But Routine
198. ReliaQuest Bowl Game Tour: Everything You Need to Know
Cindy breaks down the ReliaQuest Bowl Game Tour, covering the highlights, logistics, and everything in between! Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented by…
- Anything But Routine
197. Attention to Details - Cleaning Your Routine
Today's podcast is on cleaning routines. And I think that that's probably been one of my keys to success is that I'm good at cleaning routines. So I will just…
- Anything But Routine
196. Parent Booster Club
Cindy sits down with Olivia, Head Coach at Rosemount High School, and Colleen, Head Coach at Aitkin High School, to discuss the Parent Booster Club—its role…
- Anything But Routine
195. Head Coach Spotlight: University of Minnesota's 2025 Nationals Pom 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔!
Cindy and Ali catch up with Amanda Gaines, the University of Minnesota Dance Team Coach, to talk their UDA Nationals success—winning Pom Gold, Jazz Silver, and…
- Anything But Routine
194. Stepping into College Dance: What to Expect
This week's episode features Macy Clough, who happens to be Cindy's Great Niece, Ali's 2nd cousin, and an alumnus of the College Dance Team at the University…
- Anything But Routine
193. Ali talks the Brainerd Warrior Dance Team "The Kixters"
Ali takes you behind the scenes of the Brainerd Warrior Dance Team, "The Kixters," sharing the vision behind their 2024-25 Jazz dance. Welcome to Anything But…
- Anything But Routine
192. Inside the Maryland Dance Scene
Cindy and Ali sit down with special guest Christina George! As the Head Coach of the Loyola University Maryland Dance Team, Christina has spent the past 10…
- Anything But Routine
191. Head Coach Spotlight: Ohio State's 2025 UDA Champs
Cindy and Ali chat with Melissa McGhee, the Head Coach of The Ohio State University Dance Team, leading them to 13 national titles, including the 2024 UDA D1A…
- Anything But Routine
190. How to Balance Coaching, Kids, and Marriage
Cindy and Ali chat with veteran head coaches Taylor Varghese of Eastview and Kelly McCarney of Sartell about the delicate balancing act of coaching, marriage…
- Anything But Routine
189. Dancing the Wisconsin Way
Cindy and Ali chat with Dr. Jim Ward, Vice President of the Wisconsin Association of Cheer and Pom Coaches (WACPC), to explore the vibrant dance scene in…
- Anything But Routine
188. Dancing the Colorado Way
Cindy sits down with Angela Ottmann, Colorado Dance Choreographer/Instructor at Starstruck Academy of Dance, Spirit Consultant for dance teams across the…
- Anything But Routine
187. Dancing the Oklahoma Way
Cindy and Ali sit down with Liz Smith, Coach Liaison for the Oklahoma State Dance Team Directors Association, High School Coach, Competition Director…
- Anything But Routine
186. Continuing The Fun Throughout Your Dance Season
The dance season can be hard to keep it fun. This podcast addresses some tactics on how to keep your season from getting too serious! Keep your dance season…
- Anything But Routine
185. Dancing the Florida Way
Cindy sits down with Diane Hasenbank Brooks, the Director and Founder of Dance at Hagerty High School in Oviedo, Florida, and Head Coach of the Unleashed Dance…
- Anything But Routine
184. NDCA and Dance Leadership with Teri Rowe
Teri is a Hall of Fame dance coach and judge with over 30 years of experience across all levels, including middle school, high school, college, and all-star…
- Anything But Routine
183. The Cloughs: Life, Family, and Business
Join the Clough family as they share the story behind Just For Kix, the dance empire Cindy and Steve Clough started over 40 years ago. Now joined by their kids…
- Anything But Routine
182. Mandy Yip: Transforming Dance Education Worldwide
As the founder and CEO of Acrobatic Arts Inc, Mandy Yip responsible for managing the staff and overseeing the delivery of all training programs, as well as the…
- Anything But Routine
181. Coaching Wisdom with guest Kevin Mathis
Kevin Mathis, owner and artistic director of M2 Dance Center since 2001, has dedicated his career to inspiring dancers of all levels while achieving…
- Anything But Routine
180. Miss Dance Team Minnesota
Cindy talks with Jenny Raiche, the director of Miss Dance Team Minnesota, to discuss the event's impact on dancer growth and development. Tune in to learn more…
- Anything But Routine
179. Coaching Built on Value and Vision with Jacinda Miller
Cindy catches up with Jacinda Miller for an inspiring chat on coaching, where they dive into knowing your worth, letting core values lead your business growth…
- Anything But Routine
178. The First Week Back to Dance
Cindy and Ali chat about getting back into the rhythm of dance season after week one, highlighting new initiatives they're exploring and what they’re looking…