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Anything But Routine

Just For Kix
Just For Kix
Dance Coaching
Dance
Youth Competitions
Team Dynamics
Dance Team Booster Clubs
Performance Techniques
Competition
Dance Routines
Coaching Techniques
Jazz Dance
Fundraising
Team Culture
Workshops
Cheer
Pom
College Nationals
Cool Kids
College Dance
Team Management

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 wa... more

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Latest Episodes

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.

Welcome to Any... more

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, protect yo... more

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 3-2-1, where she c... more

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 at the lowest price of the year guaranteed - $400.

A code will be sent to everyone who se... more

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Recent Guests

Ali Speaker Mackner
Dance coach at the University of Minnesota Duluth and runs a dance studio.
University of Minnesota Duluth, Just For Kix
Episode: 200. Growing Dance in Duluth
Danielle Schneider
DDCA board chair with 20 years of coaching experience at Parkrose High School
Dance Drill Coaches Association of Oregon
Episode: 199. What It’s Like to Dance in Oregon
Colleen Christensen
New head coach for Aitkin High School
Episode: 196. Parent Booster Club
Macy Clough
A college dancer and great niece of Cindy Clough, who shares her transition from high school dance to college.
Mankato State University
Episode: 194. Stepping into College Dance: What to Expect
Christina George
Head coach of the Loyola University Maryland Dance Team and President of the Maryland State Dance Team Association
Loyola University Maryland
Episode: 192. Inside the Maryland Dance Scene
Melissa McGhee
Head coach of Ohio State National Champions at UDA Nationals
Ohio State University Dance Team
Episode: 191. Head Coach Spotlight: Ohio State's 2025 UDA Champs
Angela M. Ottmann
Founder and President of Colorado Spirit Coaches Association, a veteran coach and judge in the spirit coaching community
Colorado Spirit Coaches Association
Episode: 188. Dancing the Colorado Way

Hosts

Cindy Clough
Co-host and CEO of Just For Kix with over 50 years of dance experience, offering insights on coaching and performance.
Ali Geraets
Co-host and part of the duo with Cindy Clough, sharing perspectives on dance and coaching techniques.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • I LOVED THIS PODCAST

    I’m a dancer and I just went to just for kix camp and I feel like some of these where partly for coaches but I loved listening to them and I feel like i have learned so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Justdanc
    United States4 months ago
  • Love the information!

    I love this podcast, as someone who was a dancer at one point, a coach, and now a dance mom it’s very informative! Great topics and great guests that you bring on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dogmom56431
    United States3 years ago
  • I love these stories!

    I’m actually a Just For Kix dancer and love hearing these stories🤣❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I LOVE DANCE!!!
    United States3 years ago
  • “Background” music

    The music in the episode about team discipline is SO hard to listen to because one of the people in the episode can’t even bea heard because this loud overpowering music is layered over it. It’s awful.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    BreeinAF
    United States3 years ago
  • Two thumbs ip

    I enjoyed this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nadinejoy88
    United States6 years ago

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The engaging discussions about personal experiences and challenges faced in the dance community resonate well with the audience.

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195. Head Coach Spotlight: University of Minnesota's 2025 Nationals Pom 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔!
Q: What are your main goals each year?
Our goal is to win every year, but ultimately it's about how we move our sport forward and challenge ourselves.
191. Head Coach Spotlight: Ohio State's 2025 UDA Champs
Q: How do you kind of coach your kids to handle social media?
I acknowledge the challenges of social media but emphasize being intentional about where they spend their energy.
191. Head Coach Spotlight: Ohio State's 2025 UDA Champs
Q: What do you feel like is your coaching philosophy?
I think, at the end of the day, we are very clear that our job is to make better humans when they leave our program for four years.
191. Head Coach Spotlight: Ohio State's 2025 UDA Champs
Q: Do you already start conceptual thinking what your concept will be next year?
I have flashes of both, naturally. I am a very type A forward-thinking planner.
188. Dancing the Colorado Way
Q: How do you balance technique, conditioning, and choreography in practice?
It varies with the team, but it's important to be efficient with the limited time available and adapt based on the team's needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Anything But Routine

What is Anything But Routine about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring the world of dance from a unique mother-daughter perspective, the discussions center around coaching techniques, performance strategies, costume choices, and the latest trends in dance. The hosts draw from their extensive experiences, with one being the CEO of a well-known dance organization and the other being a seasoned performer with notable appearances at major events like the Super Bowl. Episodes are rich with insights about building successful dance programs, managing team dynamics, and fostering a positive learning environment, making it a valuable resource for both aspiring dancers and seasoned professionals alike. The podcast likely serves as both a source of inspiration and practical advice for dancers, coaches, and pare... more

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7. Angela M. Ottmann

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