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. Ali danced in the 2011 Super Bowl XLV with the Black Eyed Peas and performed again at the 2013 Super Bowl XLVII with Beyonce. In 2015, she worked on the opening of the NFL Kick Off and the Super Bowl Halftime Show featuring Katy Perry, and the 2016 Super Bowl Halftime Show featuring Coldplay, Bruno Mars, and Beyonce. She also worked on the 2018 Super Bowl Halftime Show with Justin Timberlake. She has choreographed and helped produce numerous Collegiate Bowl Game Halftime Shows.
Episodes
221 episodes
225. 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 dancers experience behind the scenes, and offer thoughtful tips on how parents can bett...
224. 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 the scenes. From juggling a packed event schedule to preparing for the high-stakes Nati...
223. 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 of Disney, they share what makes this trip unforgettable. And of course, they dive in...
222. 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 in between. They get into what makes dance different from other sports, share though...
221. 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 ownership and grow fast.If you want stronger rehearsals, sharper performances, an...
220. 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 share online represents you and your team—and why that matters for dancers and coaches a...
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 the Kixters “click” on and off the floor. Tune in as Cindy dives into the culture th...
218. 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 impact of spending intentional time with your leaders outside of practice, and how those...
217. 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, boundary-setting, and keeping your team culture strong while parents still feel heard....
216. 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 share real-world strategies, scripts, and mindset shifts to help you set boundaries, prot...
215. 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.Kathy Hain-de Jong is an educational consultant and president of College in ...
214. "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 ...
213. 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 event, business, or occasion. Nick even created a couple of songs that you may hear ...
212. 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 use to inspire their dancers and build stronger programs.Welcome to Anything...
211. 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 surprising truths you won’t want to miss.Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented b...
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 foundation today can shape the success of future teams, and why consistent hard work ...
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, stories, and encouragement for teachers and coaches at every level.Welc...
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 Inc, Mandy Yip responsible for managing the staff and overseeing the delivery of...
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 their mission to uplift dancers and coaches through mentorship, education, and community...
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 success.Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented by Just For Kix. This Podcas...
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 to Anything But Routine Presented by Just For Kix. This Podcast covers Every...
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, counseled, mentored, and coached teens and young adults, and provided consultati...
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 the dance world.Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented by Just For K...
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 coaches practical advice on how to reach, teach, and lead this generation of athletes with...
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 an incredible five state championships over the last four seasons. Tune in as Bailey ...