Anything But Routine

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 consultation to parents, educators, and athletic coaches.  Her book FABRIC: Be the Coach and Build the Culture Every Athlete Needs is a practical resource for coaches to d...

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 Kix. This Podcast covers Everything & Anything dance.  Stay up to date with the podcast by hitting the subscribe button. https://www.justforkix.com/anythingbutrou...

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 impact. Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented by Just For Kix. This Podcast covers Everything & Anything dance.  Stay up to date with the podcast b...

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 shares her keys to success, what it takes to build a winning team, stay motivated, and keep the momentum going! Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented by...

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 the Duluth Just For Kix studio, and fall coach for Duluth East High School. Listen in as they discuss how the UMD team has grown over the years and explore what dance life looks like across the Duluth community. Welcome to Anything But Routi...

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 and outs of dance in Oregon. With 20 years of coaching and 23 years of judging under her belt, Danielle has seen it all! From team life to competitions and everything in between, she shares her story and some fun behind-the-scenes moments you...

Cindy breaks down the ReliaQuest Bowl Game Tour, covering the highlights, logistics, and everything in between! 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

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 share some successes that I've had. And some things that I weighed from the get go did when I was very young and didn't even know what I was doing. Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented by Just For Kix. This Podc...

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, impact, and why it’s essential for dance programs. 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....

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 being selected to the U.S. National 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.justfor...

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 of Mankato, MN. Macy Clough trained at Brainerd Just For Kix for 16 years. She was a four-year member of the Brainerd Warrior Dance Team, The Kixters, and was recognized as All-Conference, All-State, and All-Tournament. Macy al...

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 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 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 seasons shaping the program into a powerhouse, leading her team to historic success at NDA College Nationals. From her days as a competitive dancer and East Carolina University captain to her work in sports marketing, coaching, and dance advo...

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 Jazz Championship. With 16 years of studio training, she now consults, judges top competitions, and speaks at major dance conferences. Named NDCA College Coach of the Year in 2020, she also founded Lineage Dance Co. in Upper Arlington, OH, b...

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, and parenthood. From managing demanding schedules to finding time for family, they share their insights, strategies, and personal experiences on navigating it all while staying passionate about their teams and loved ones. Welcome to Anything...

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 Wisconsin. Tune in to discover the unique aspects of Wisconsin dance and how it stands out from other states! Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented by Just For Kix. This Podcast covers Everything & anything dance.  Stay up to date with th...

Cindy sits down with Angela Ottmann, Colorado Dance Choreographer/Instructor at Starstruck Academy of Dance, Spirit Consultant for dance teams across the nation, Director/President at Colorado Spirit Coaches Association, Owner/President at AO Entertainment, and so much more! Listen in as Angela shares her unique Colorado perspective, where the dance culture brings its own style, energy, and opport...

Cindy and Ali sit down with Liz Smith, Coach Liaison for the Oklahoma State Dance Team Directors Association, High School Coach, Competition Director, Choreographer and State Champ. Listen in as Diane shares her unique Oklahoma perspective, where the dance culture brings its own style, energy, and opportunities. Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented by Just For Kix. This Podcast covers Everyth...

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...