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
229 episodes
233. 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 Training System. Curt explains how full-body resistance and core activati...
232. 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 to consider when pursuing dance at the collegiate level. They also discuss how t...
231. 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 professional ballet dancer with no gymnastics background, “Miss Val” took an uncon...
230. 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 is widely recognized as a pioneer in mobile DJ and performance music pro...
229. 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 don't always tell the whole story, and how real growth often happens when dancers are c...
228. 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. With more than a decade of coaching experience, Alaina leads one of Utah’s top hi...
227. 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 Minnesota's National and World Champion Dance Team and two-time MADT AAA Head Coach ...
226. 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 through choreography, and encourage teachers to take creative risks, try new ideas, and e...
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 ...