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.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 207
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
191. Head Coach Spotlight: Ohio State's 2025 UDA Champs
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 stud…
190. How to Balance Coaching, Kids, and Marriage
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 …
189. Dancing the Wisconsin Way
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 aspe…
188. Dancing the Colorado Way
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…
187. Dancing the Oklahoma Way
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 Dian…
186. Continuing The Fun Throughout Your Dance Season
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!!!
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185. Dancing the Florida Way
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 …
184. NDCA and Dance Leadership with Teri Rowe
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 W…
183. The Cloughs: Life, Family, and Business
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 …
182. Mandy Yip: Transforming Dance Education Worldwide
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 curre…
181. Coaching Wisdom with guest Kevin Mathis
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 Nat…
180. Miss Dance Team Minnesota
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!
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179. Coaching Built on Value and Vision with Jacinda Miller
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 res…
178. The First Week Back to Dance
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 …
177. Stepping into College Dance: Finding Success
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.
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176. How to Make a Small Program Feel Big
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 s…
175. Charlie Campbell
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…
174. Coaching Perspectives On Navigating a Positive Relationship With Parents
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.
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173. How to BEST Parent Your Dancer/Athlete
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.
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172. Balancing Studio Life and High School Coaching
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.
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