Anything But Routine

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 FUN!!! Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented by Just For Kix. This Podcast covers Everything & anything dance.  Stay up to date with the podcast by hitting the subscribe button. 

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 Team. Diane, was a 2023 National Dance Coaches Association High School Coach of the Year nominee a University dance professor. She joins Cindy to discuss the role of dance in building leadership, life skills, and success in their students—p...

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 teams. Formerly the coach of the Eastern Washington Elite Dance Team, she now serves as Executive Director of the National Dance Coaches Association and works as a national consultant and speaker. Join us for an inspiring conversation as Teri...

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 Joel, Jerad, and Ali, the Cloughs dive into what it was like growing up with the business, the challenges and triumphs of building it, and the unique dynamic of working together as a family. From behind-the-scenes stories to heartfelt refl...

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 Acrobatic Arts syllabus, which is currently used in over 7500 dance studios across 47 countries. With over 400,000 dancers participating in Acrobatic Arts classes on a weekly basis, Mandy's work has had a significant impact on the worl...

Kevin Mathis, owner and artistic director of M2 Dance Center since 2001, has dedicated his career to inspiring dancers of all levels while achieving extraordinary success as a coach, including 21 National Championships with Lake Central High School and over 30 national titles with Indiana Danzforce Allstars. Listen in as Kevin joins Cindy to dive into all things dance, sharing insights, stories, a...

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 about this inspiring competition! Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented by Just For Kix. This Podcast covers Everything & anything dance.  Stay up to date with the podcast by hitting the subscribe button. https://www.justforkix...

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, and creating a culture people can’t resist! Jacinda Miller has been passionately involved in the world of baton twirling for over 40 years, beginning her journey as a competitive twirler and later serving as the Twirling Team Captain at the...

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 forward to as the season unfolds. Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented by Just For Kix. This Podcast covers Everything & anything dance.  Stay up to date with the podcast by hitting the subscribe button. https://www.justforkix.c...

Cindy and Ali sit down with Maya Simmering, SDSU Dance Team Coach and former UMD dancer, to explore the college dance journey and what it takes to succeed in the field. Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented by Just For Kix. This Podcast covers Everything & anything dance.  Stay up to date with the podcast by hitting the subscribe button. https://www.justforkix.com/anythingbutroutine

Guest Brittany Rehling, Coach at Roseville High School and Director at Oakdale JFK, shares her strategies for making a small program feel big. She and Cindy dive into tips and ideas to elevate your season while focusing on being a transformational coach. Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented by Just For Kix. This Podcast covers Everything & anything dance.  Stay up to date with the podcast...

Join Cindy and Charlie (MSHSL, Former Brainerd AD, Former Football Coach, Speaker, and a Parent) as they dive into valuable insights designed to guide parents and coaches through the ups and downs of high school sports. Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented by Just For Kix. This Podcast covers everything & anything dance. https://www.justforkix.com/anythingbutroutine  

Cindy and her guests, Antonia Mihalovich Des Moines Roosevelt and Jana Morrissey Adele, talk about coaching and navigating a positive approach with parents as a coach. Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented by Just For Kix. This Podcast covers Everything & anything dance.  Stay up to date with the podcast by hitting the subscribe button. https://www.justforkix.com/anythingbutroutine

Three seasoned coaches share insight after coaching a combined total of 84 years. Learn ideas to help your child thrive and hints to help your coach stay in the game. Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented by Just For Kix. This Podcast covers Everything & anything dance.  Stay up to date with the podcast by hitting the subscribe button. https://www.justforkix.com/anythingbutroutine

Cindy talks with Victoria McNamara, Owner and Director of Victoria Dance Productions, about juggling the responsibilities of running a dance studio while also coaching a high school dance team. Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented by Just For Kix. This Podcast covers Everything & anything dance.  Stay up to date with the podcast by hitting the subscribe button. https://www.justforkix.com/...

Ali and Sharaia answer questions from dance studio owners and coaches in preparation for the upcoming dance season. in preparation for the upcoming dance season. Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented by Just For Kix. This Podcast covers Everything & anything dance.  Stay up to date with the podcast by hitting the subscribe button. https://www.justforkix.com/anythingbutroutine

Stephanie Simon from Smithville, Missouri, discusses NFHS concerns with Cindy, particularly regarding dance and cheer being grouped under the same umbrella. Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented by Just For Kix. This Podcast covers Everything & anything dance.  Stay up to date with the podcast by hitting the subscribe button. https://www.justforkix.com/anythingbutroutine

Cindy speaks with Rick Rassier, who will be at FOUR Just For Kix camps this summer.  He will work with the entire camp with games challenging them to TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL. Register your team for camp today at justforkix.com/camps ! Prices increase on June 12th, 2024. Storm Lake, IA | June 24-27 Stevens Point, WI | June 29-July 2 Brainerd, MN #1 | July 7-10 Brainerd, MN #2 | July 14-17 Brainer...

Cindy talks with Colleen Christenson, a seasoned judge with 19 years of experience in Minnesota dance competitions. Colleen offers insights into the judging process and discusses effective strategies for leveraging your score sheet to stand out and earn that extra point. Additionally, she sheds light on the specific criteria judges consider across various categories, guiding performers on how to s...

Cindy catches up with two senior captains from the Brainerd Kixter dance team, fresh off their dazzling state championship victory. They share the thrill and challenges of leading their team and what it really means to be captains on the dance floor! Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented by Just For Kix. This Podcast covers everything & anything dance. https://www.justforkix.com/anythingbu...

Cindy, Ali, and Sharaia discuss improving competitive techniques through focused practice, mental preparation, and tactical adjustments. They emphasize how these strategies will significantly enhance your performance and scores in competitions. Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented by Just For Kix. This Podcast covers Everything & anything dance.  Stay up to date with the podcast by hittin...

Just for Kix Dance Camp; it's a vibrant community where passion meets purpose, and every step tells a story. Cindy, Ali, and Sharaia discuss what YOU can experience this summer by attending camp through dance, discovery, and delight!

This podcast is on learning HOW hard to push your elite level while keeping it fun. Featuring Ben and Tessa  Madrigal from Urban Dance Productions in Andover, MN, along with Tiffany Booher from Inspire Dance and Tumble in Ohio. Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented by Just For Kix. This Podcast covers Everything & anything dance.  Stay up to date with the podcast by hitting the subscribe b...

Cindy and Ali catch up with Amanda Gaines, the Dance Team Coach at the University of Minnesota, following the team's viral sensation after their performance at the College Dance Team National Championships. Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented by Just For Kix. This Podcast covers Everything & anything dance.  Stay up to date with the podcast by hitting the subscribe button. https://w...

Cindy talks about the ins and outs of tryouts and tryout scoresheets. Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented by Just For Kix. This Podcast covers Everything & anything dance.  Stay up to date with the podcast by hitting the subscribe button. https://www.justforkix.com/anythingbutroutine