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Anything But Routine — Dance Coaching & Leadership Podcast

Hosted by Just For Kix founder Cindy Clough, Anything But Routine brings you real conversations, tips, and inspiration for dance coaches and teachers. Each episode dives into leadership, choreography, team culture, and personal stories from the world of dance. Whether you’re leading a team or looking to improve your own skills, you’ll find practical advice, heartfelt moments, and plenty of motivation to keep you inspired all season long.

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216. Facing Parental Entitlement in Dance
Anything But RoutineNovember 13, 202500:19:0713.27 MB

216. Facing Parental Entitlement in Dance

Cindy and Ali dive into one of the toughest parts of coaching: navigating parents and dealing with parental entitlement. In this episode, they share real-world strategies, scripts, and mindset shifts ...

215. College Dance Team Recruitment Tips Every Dancer Should Know
Anything But RoutineOctober 27, 202500:34:5424.09 MB

215. College Dance Team Recruitment Tips Every Dancer Should Know

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 consulta...

214. "Secure Your Spot" for the 2026 NDCA Conference
Anything But RoutineOctober 09, 202500:03:192.33 MB

214. "Secure Your Spot" for the 2026 NDCA Conference

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 guarantee...

213. Get Custom Music for Your Dance Team!
Anything But RoutineOctober 03, 202500:12:528.87 MB

213. Get Custom Music for Your Dance Team!

Get 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...

212. Better Dance Teaching Strategies: Goal-Setting and Coaching Advice for Instructors
Anything But RoutineSeptember 22, 202500:18:5213 MB

212. Better Dance Teaching Strategies: Goal-Setting and Coaching Advice for Instructors

Ready 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 str...

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