Podcast
Anything But Routine
Hosted by Just For Kix · EN
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.
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220. Coaching Social Media Mindfulness
Jan 700:14:58Tap to summarizeIn 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 alike. Tune in for simple boundaries, mindset tips, and a positive approach to using social media as a tool for confidence, connection, and team culture.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://anythingbutroutine.justforkix.com/
Transcribe →219. Spotlight on Brainerd Kixters: Cindy Chats with KKIN
Dec 1800:08:52Tap to summarizeCindy 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 that keeps dancers coming back, the standards they hold themselves to, and a candid look at where the team is at right now and where it’s headed next.Listen to more live radio like this: https://rjbroadcasting.com/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://anythingbutroutine.justforkix.com/
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218. Getting the Most Out of Your Leadership Team
Dec 300:07:14Tap to summarizeCindy 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 small moments can completely turn your team around and become the turning point in your 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://anythingbutroutine.justforkix.com/
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217. Facing Parental Entitlement in Dance (Part 2)
Nov 2000:08:50Tap to summarizeCindy 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 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://anythingbutroutine.justforkix.com/
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216. Facing Parental Entitlement in Dance
Nov 1300:19:07Tap to summarizeCindy 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 your culture, and still keep parents feeling heard and respected.Along the way, they answer listener questions and tackle common scenarios coaches face every season. If you’ve ever felt stuck between doing what’s best for your athletes and keeping parents happy, this episode is packed with honest insight and practical advice you can use right away.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://anythingbutroutine.justforkix.com/
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215. College Dance Team Recruitment Tips Every Dancer Should Know
Oct 2700:34:54Tap to summarizeCindy 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 created Dance into College, a program helping dancers navigate college admissions and dance team recruitment. With her background in management consulting, project management, and higher-education counseling, she provides clear, practical guidance for families balancing academics and dance aspirations. Based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, she draws from her professional expertise and experience as a mom of two collegiate DI dancers to help students nationwide find their best college and dance team fit.Kathy's upcoming book, The Recruitable Dancer, is a comprehensive guide that reveals the realities of college dance team life, helps dancers overcome challenges, build standout applications, find their best-fit programs, and prepare to shine at nationals or under the stadium lights.The Recruitable Dancer is set to be available on November 5th.Discover more about Hain-de Jong’s approach and services by visiting www.collegein321.com and www.danceintocollege.com
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214. "Secure Your Spot" for the 2026 NDCA Conference
Oct 900:03:19Tap to summarizeCindy 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 secures their spot on November 1, 2025, and that code is good until November 15. Registration for the Conference opens on November 1 for the general public.The theme is Dreaming In Dallas, and there are a lot of fun events planned including an opening pajama cocktail party and a LBD (Little Black Dress) Gala. As usual, there will be networking galore and cutting-edge classes.
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213. Get Custom Music for Your Dance Team!
Oct 300:12:52Tap to summarizeGet 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 at upcoming Just For Kix events like the Together We Dance competitions. Want to hear what Roar Anthem Productions can do for your team? Check out roaranthems.com.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://anythingbutroutine.justforkix.com/
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212. Better Dance Teaching Strategies: Goal-Setting and Coaching Advice for Instructors
Sep 2200:18:52Tap to summarizeReady 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 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://anythingbutroutine.justforkix.com/
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211. The Role of Private Lessons in Dance: Tips, Truths, and Hot Takes
Aug 2200:06:02Tap to summarizeCindy 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 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
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