Episodes

226. The Courage to Choreograph Differently
Anything But RoutineMay 13, 202600:11:117.74 MB

226. The Courage to Choreograph Differently

Cindy and Ali answer questions from the Dance Coaches and Teachers Unite Facebook group, exploring how to teach kids that caring is cool, build confidence through choreography, and encourage teac...

225. Tips for Supporting Your Athlete: A Message to Parents
Anything But RoutineApril 15, 202600:19:3213.54 MB

225. Tips for Supporting Your Athlete: A Message to Parents

Cindy and Ali sit down to talk directly to parents about what it really means to support your athlete. They discuss the impact of pressure, what coaches and dancers experience behind the scenes, ...

224. Together We Dance - Behind the Scenes
Anything But RoutineMarch 30, 202600:18:0112.48 MB

224. Together We Dance - Behind the Scenes

Ever wonder what goes into a Together We Dance competition? Cindy and Joel pull back the curtain and get real about the chaos, commitment, and growth behind the scenes. From juggling a packed eve...

223. The Ultimate Dance Trip. Inside the ReliaQuest Bowl Tour
Anything But RoutineFebruary 19, 202600:05:504.15 MB

223. The Ultimate Dance Trip. Inside the ReliaQuest Bowl Tour

In this episode, Cindy and Ali break down everything you need to know about the ReliaQuest Bowl Tour. From soaking up the sun at Clearwater Beach to the magic of Disney, they share what makes thi...

222. Competition Season
Anything But RoutineJanuary 29, 202600:45:0931.15 MB

222. Competition Season

Cindy and Ali sit down with Lindsay Danielson and Travis Cahill for a real-deal conversation about the dance world—what’s amazing, what’s tough, and everything in between. They get into what make...

221. How to Level Up Your Team: Accountability + Confidence
Anything But RoutineJanuary 22, 202600:21:4615.15 MB

221. How to Level Up Your Team: Accountability + Confidence

Cindy and Ali discuss how to level up your team through accountability, confidence, and higher standards—plus simple coaching shifts that help dancers take ownership and grow fast. If you want st...

220. Coaching Social Media Mindfulness
Anything But RoutineJanuary 07, 202600:14:5810.42 MB

220. Coaching Social Media Mindfulness

In 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 te...

219. Spotlight on Brainerd Kixters: Cindy Chats with KKIN
Anything But RoutineDecember 18, 202500:08:526.15 MB

219. Spotlight on Brainerd Kixters: Cindy Chats with KKIN

Cindy 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 ...

218. Getting the Most Out of Your Leadership Team
Anything But RoutineDecember 03, 202500:07:145.07 MB

218. Getting the Most Out of Your Leadership Team

Cindy 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 wit...

217. Facing Parental Entitlement in Dance (Part 2)
Anything But RoutineNovember 20, 202500:08:506.2 MB

217. Facing Parental Entitlement in Dance (Part 2)

Cindy 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...