Anything But Routine

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

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0500

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, and offer thoughtful tips on how parents can better support their athlete’s growth and success.

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224. Together We Dance - Behind the Scenes

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0500

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 event schedule to preparing for the high-stakes Nationals stage, this episode is all about the hustle that makes it happen.

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

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0600

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 this trip unforgettable. And of course, they dive into the highlight of it all — performing live at Raymond James Stadium during the ReliaQuest Bowl Game Halftime Show.

Curious what the experience is really like? They cover the ins and outs, behind-the-scenes details, and why this tour is such a standout opportunity for dancers and teams.

Plus, don’t miss details on the Coaches VIP Tour happening in August — a FREE preview trip that lets coaches experience everything included in the official Bowl Game Tour.

Ready to learn more? Check it out here: https://www.justforkix.com/danceclasses/performance/reliaquest-bowl/

222. Competition Season

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0600

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 makes dance different from other sports, share thoughts on college nationals, and break down how different coaching styles can shape a team. Plus: it’s officially high school competition season, so you know there’s plenty to talk about.

Travis is a lifelong dancer who started at age five, trained in tap, jazz, lyrical, and musical theater, and later began coaching dance team in 2012. He’s spent multiple seasons coaching with Maple Grove and teaches jazz and post–dance team classes at VELOCITY.

Lindsay brings her own perspective as a former dancer, a longtime Just For Kix staff member, and now a yoga instructor who continues to coach and consult.

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

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0600

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 stronger rehearsals, sharper performances, and dancers who take ownership, this episode is for you!

220. Coaching Social Media Mindfulness

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0600

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 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.

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219. Spotlight on Brainerd Kixters: Cindy Chats with KKIN

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0600

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 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.

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218. Getting the Most Out of Your Leadership Team

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0600

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 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.

217. Facing Parental Entitlement in Dance (Part 2)

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600

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 strong while parents still feel heard.

216. Facing Parental Entitlement in Dance

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Cindy 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.

215. College Dance Team Recruitment Tips Every Dancer Should Know

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500

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 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

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

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0500

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 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.

213. Get Custom Music for Your Dance Team!

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0500

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 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.

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

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0500

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 stronger programs.

211. The Role of Private Lessons in Dance: Tips, Truths, and Hot Takes

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Cindy 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.

210. Athletes Listen Up! How Today's Work Shapes Your Future Success

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we explore the power of breaking free from labels and refusing to define yourself by your current circumstances. Discover how laying a strong foundation today can shape the success of future teams, and why consistent hard work is the ultimate game-changer. Whether you’re coaching, leading, or chasing your own goals, these insights will inspire you to think long-term and push beyond limits.

209. Cindy and Ali Answer Your Coaching Questions

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0500

This episode is all about your questions! Cindy and Ali respond to topics brought up in the Dance Coaches & Teachers Unite Facebook group, sharing strategies, stories, and encouragement for teachers and coaches at every level.

208. Acrobatic Arts with Mandy Yip

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:00:00 -0500

Straight from the Just For Kix High School Camp — this is a special episode featuring Mandy Yip with Acrobatic Arts.

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 world of AcroDance. Mandy's dedication to learning is evident in her many certifications, which include contortion, hand balancing, inclusive learning, tap, jazz, gymnastics, and safe coaching, among others. She currently sits on the advisory board for IACDP an organization that shares her mission of keeping kids safe in dance. Mandy is also highly sought after as a workshop instructor, having taught thousands of dance teachers and provided expert classes around the world. Her passion, technique, and in-depth practical knowledge make her classes engaging and informative, and have earned her a reputation as one of the industry's leading experts.

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207. Inside the National HBCU Auxiliary & Dance Directors' Association

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Cindy sits down with Shawn Zachery, Founder/Executive Director of the National HBCU Auxiliary and Dance Directors’ Association to spotlight the program and their mission to uplift dancers and coaches through mentorship, education, and community. Founded in 2022, the association brings together HBCU, high school, and community teams for training, development, and professional opportunities. From national conferences to partnerships with industry leaders, discover how they’re shaping the future of HBCU-style performance.

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206. Competitive Success

Fri, 23 May 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This episode takes place at last year’s Summer Camp and Coaches Conference, where Cindy sits down with fellow coaches to dive into the topic of competitive success.

205. Catching Up with Cindy

Wed, 14 May 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Life has been go, go, go for Cindy. From the busyness of everyday life to what’s next, here’s a quick catch-up from behind the scenes at Just For Kix.

204. FABRIC: Be the Coach and Build the Culture Every Athlete Needs - with Dr. Averna

Tue, 06 May 2025 10:00:00 -0500

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 develop strong leadership skills and build a culture of growth, optimal performance, and well-being.

Link to the book: FABRIC

203. Cindy and Ali Answer Dance Coaching Questions

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0500

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.

202. Coaching This Generation of Athletes

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0500

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.

201. How to Build a Winning Team (and Keep Winning!)

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0500

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!

200. Growing Dance in Duluth

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0500

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.

199. What It’s Like to Dance in Oregon

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0500

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 won’t want to miss!

198. ReliaQuest Bowl Game Tour: Everything You Need to Know

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0500

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

197. Attention to Details - Cleaning Your Routine

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0600

196. Parent Booster Club

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0600

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.

195. Head Coach Spotlight: University of Minnesota's 2025 Nationals Pom 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔!

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0600

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!

194. Stepping into College Dance: What to Expect

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0600

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 also was a four year member of the Minnesota State University-Mankato Dance Team, the team most recently won a Double National Championship in Open Jazz and Pom in 2024. The team has won five National Championships and four runner-ups in her time on the team.

An informal chat on dancing in college. Enjoy!!

193. Ali talks the Brainerd Warrior Dance Team "The Kixters"

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0600

Ali takes you behind the scenes of the Brainerd Warrior Dance Team, "The Kixters," sharing the vision behind their 2024-25 Jazz dance.

192. Inside the Maryland Dance Scene

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0600

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 advocacy, Christina has done it all!

Tune in as we chat about her coaching journey and what it takes to build a championship-caliber team—plus, some behind-the-scenes stories you won’t want to miss!

191. Head Coach Spotlight: Ohio State's 2025 UDA Champs

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0600

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, blending her expertise with her passion for coaching and education.

Listen in as Melissa discusses her journey, coaching strategies, industry insights, and what it takes to build a winning dance program!

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190. How to Balance Coaching, Kids, and Marriage

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0600

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.

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189. Dancing the Wisconsin Way

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0600

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!

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188. Dancing the Colorado Way

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0600

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 opportunities.

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187. Dancing the Oklahoma Way

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600

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.

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186. Continuing The Fun Throughout Your Dance Season

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0600

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

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0600

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—proving that they’re teaching much more than just dance.

Listen in as Diane shares her unique Florida perspective, where the dance culture brings its own style, energy, and opportunities.

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184. NDCA and Dance Leadership with Teri Rowe

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0600

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 shares her incredible journey, expert advice, and passion for shaping the next generation of dancers.

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183. The Cloughs: Life, Family, and Business

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0600

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 reflections, this podcast is a celebration of family, passion, and the legacy of a shared dream.

Tune in to hear how the Cloughs continue to grow, inspire, and dance their way through life—together.

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182. Mandy Yip: Transforming Dance Education Worldwide

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0600

181. Coaching Wisdom with guest Kevin Mathis

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0600

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, and the strategies behind their success in their respective careers.

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180. Miss Dance Team Minnesota

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0600

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

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0600

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 resist!

Jacinda Miller has been passionately involved in the world of baton twirling for over 40 years, beginning her journey as a competitive twirler and later serving as the Twirling Team Captain at the University of Arizona. Jacinda has been coaching since the age of 16, and her twirling program, Dance-Twirl Minnesota, based in Eagan, MN, has produced numerous Minnesota State and National Champions. In addition to coaching, Jacinda owns Baton Twirling Unlimited, a company that manufactures high-quality twirling batons and provides comprehensive support to coaches of all experience levels. Jacinda holds an M.S. in Organization and Management and a B.S. in Family Studies from the University of Arizona, blending her business acumen with her passion for coaching to support the next generation of twirling champions.

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178. The First Week Back to Dance

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0600

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.

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177. Stepping into College Dance: Finding Success

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0500

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

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0500

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 season while focusing on being a transformational coach.

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175. Charlie Campbell

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0500

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 high school sports.

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174. Coaching Perspectives On Navigating a Positive Relationship With Parents

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0500

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

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0500

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.

172. Balancing Studio Life and High School Coaching

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0500

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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171. Dance Studio Owners and Coaches - Questions Answered

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0500

Ali and Sharaia answer questions from dance studio owners and coaches in preparation for the upcoming dance season. in preparation for the upcoming dance season.

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170. NFHS Concerns: Dance and Cheer Under One Umbrella

Fri, 24 May 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Stephanie Simon from Smithville, Missouri, discusses NFHS concerns with Cindy, particularly regarding dance and cheer being grouped under the same umbrella.

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169. Team Building with Rick Rassier

Fri, 10 May 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Cindy speaks with Rick Rassier, who will be at FOUR Just For Kix camps this summer. He will work with the entire camp with games challenging them to TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

Register your team for camp today at justforkix.com/camps! Prices increase on June 12th, 2024.

168. Dance Judging Insights Revealed

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Cindy talks with Colleen Christenson, a seasoned judge with 19 years of experience in Minnesota dance competitions. Colleen offers insights into the judging process and discusses effective strategies for leveraging your score sheet to stand out and earn that extra point. Additionally, she sheds light on the specific criteria judges consider across various categories, guiding performers on how to shine in each.

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167. Captains Journey: Balancing Triumphs and Trials in Leadership

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Cindy catches up with two senior captains from the Brainerd Kixter dance team, fresh off their dazzling state championship victory. They share the thrill and challenges of leading their team and what it really means to be captains on the dance floor!

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166. Boosting Your Competitive Edge: Strategies for Higher Scores

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0500

Cindy, Ali, and Sharaia discuss improving competitive techniques through focused practice, mental preparation, and tactical adjustments. They emphasize how these strategies will significantly enhance your performance and scores in competitions.

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165. Step Up Your Summer: Experience Just for Kix Dance Camp!

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0500

Just for Kix Dance Camp; it's a vibrant community where passion meets purpose, and every step tells a story. Cindy, Ali, and Sharaia discuss what YOU can experience this summer by attending camp through dance, discovery, and delight!

164. Elite Level Dancers and How Hard to Push

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0600

This podcast is on learning HOW hard to push your elite level while keeping it fun. Featuring Ben and Tessa Madrigal from Urban Dance Productions in Andover, MN, along with Tiffany Booher from Inspire Dance and Tumble in Ohio.

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163. Conversation with Amanda Gaines: Exploring Leadership as Coach of the University of Minnesota Dance Team

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0600

Cindy and Ali catch up with Amanda Gaines, the Dance Team Coach at the University of Minnesota, following the team's viral sensation after their performance at the College Dance Team National Championships.

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162. Tryouts

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0600

Cindy talks about the ins and outs of tryouts and tryout scoresheets.

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161. Game-Changing Strategies for Motivating Athletes

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Cindy and Ali engage in a thoughtful discussion about game-changing strategies for motivating athletes and how motivation can be a key factor in transforming an athlete's performance from good to great.

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160. The Art of Coaching Leadership

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0600

Cindy and Ali discuss the art and challenges of coaching leadership.

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159. Behavior Management

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Cindy and Ali discuss the importance of behavior management and ways to enact it.

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158. How to Prepare for an Active Shooter Situation

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0600

Cindy and Amanda discuss ways to prepare for an active shooter situation.

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157. High Expectations - with Cindy Clough and Sharaia

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Join Cindy and Sharaia as they discuss the importance of maintaining high standards in dance routines and teaching young dancers to work together as a team. They share their personal experiences, strategies, and analogies to help kids visualize the importance of unity in a performance. Discover the value of pushing dancers out of their comfort zones, getting them to perform for one another, and building a culture of hard work and commitment in your dance studio. Listen in for practical tips and insights from these seasoned dance instructors.

156. Attention to Details - Cleaning Your Routine

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500

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.

kids, kick, team, head, coach, feet, points, tight, cleaning, practice, turns, routine, measure, add, line, watch, people, energy, judges, yell

155. Just For Kix Coaches Conference Lineup is Announced!

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0600

Cindy talks about the incredible line up to Just For Kix Coaches Conference!

Our Dance Coaches and Studio Owners Conference offers industry leading education and consultation. Surrounding you with leadership development, best practices and technical tools. You'll leave camp more prepared and inspired to further your team.

https://www.justforkix.com/danceclasses/dance-camps/coaches-conference/

154. Let's Talk Transition with Cindy & Jenifer Sims!

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -0600

Cindy and Jen talk about taking over a new team and the challenges that come along with that.

Jen Sims is the current head coach of the Albert Lea Dance Team, but she has been a coached for Austin, Montevideo, Willmar, & New London-Spicer. if you want to see her full bio click here.

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153. Kick Technique with Cindy Clough & Jenny Raiche

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0600

Cindy and Jenny talks about how to get the most out of your kicks.

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152. Conversation with Susan Averna about Mental Health of Dancers Today

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0600

Cindy has a conversation with Susan Averna about mental health of dancers today.

Susan Averna, PhDTrained in developmental, educational, and counseling psychology, Dr. Averna has experience as a school counselor, college professor, and school mental health consultant. She is currently a college cheer and high school dance coach. Through her business, Witness and Wonder®, she facilitates personal and professional development training for educators, students, parents, and athletic coaches translating ancient wisdom and neuroscience into practical strategies for well-being and peak performance. Her book Witness and Wonder: Resourcing the Educator can be found on Amazon.

151. Coaching 101 with Cindy Clough

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0600

Cindy talks about how to be an effect coach.

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150. Scary Dance Stories

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0500

Cindy and Amanda tell scary stories about dance!

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149. The Things I've Learn about Breast Cancer with Cindy Clough

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -0500

Cindy talks about what she's learned since being diagnosed with breast cancer.

For more information on breast cancer go to: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/

148. Cindy Breast Cancer Story

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0500

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Cindy opens up about her breast cancer. For more information on breast cancer go to: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/

147. Guide to Your Halloween Show

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Here are tips and tricks for having a successful Halloween show.

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145. Creating Team Culture

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -0500

Cindy talks to a class of dancers about team culture.

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144. Retaining Dancers

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0500

Cindy talks about retaining your youth dancer.

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143. Mental Health

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0500

Cindy sits down with Susan Averna to discuss mental health with dancers!

You can buy Susan book on Amazon at the link below or search Witness & Wonder on Amazon!

https://www.amazon.com.au/Witness-Wonder-Susan-Averna-PhD/dp/1737702304
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142. Senioritis

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Cindy talks about your culture with your senior leadership on your dance team.

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141. Wishing vs Working

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 18:00:00 -0500

Cindy and Ali discuss a question from our Dance Coaches & Teachers Unite Facebook group. They answer the question of wishing vs working to make your team better.

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140. Surviving Your First Day of Class

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Cindy Clough talks about what it takes to get through your first day of class.

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139. The Battle Between Dance Team & Studios

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Cindy talks with Victoria Dance Production of Edina Minnesota about studios and dance teams.

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138. Start Your Season Right

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 15:00:00 -0500

Cindy talks about starting your season and being excited about a new beginning.

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137. Mental Health with Dr. Susan Averna

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Susan Averna, PhDTrained in developmental, educational, and counseling psychology, Dr. Averna has experience as a school counselor, college professor, and school mental health consultant. She is currently a college cheer and high school dance coach. Through her business, Witness and Wonder®, she facilitates personal and professional development training for educators, students, parents, and athletic coaches translating ancient wisdom and neuroscience into practical strategies for well-being and peak performance. Her book Witness and Wonder: Resourcing the Educator can be found on Amazon.

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136. Building Your Social Media

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Cindy talks with the marketing department about marketing your studio, and dance team!

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135. Choices

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0500

Cindy talks with Just For Kix directors about how to motivate their kids!

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134. Getting Competitive

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Cindy Clough & Sharaia Goble talk about getting your team's competition ready.

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133. Coaching Energy & Facials

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -0500

Cindy and Ali talk about the best to coach facials and energy for your dancers.

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132. Getting The Most Out of Your Dancers

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -0600

Cindy and Ali Talk about what it takes to get the most out of your dancers!

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131. Minnesota Dance State History

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0600

Cindy & Swig talk about the history of the dance in the state of Minnesota.

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130. Cleaning for Competition

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Cindy talks about cleaning your dance for competition and the correct way to give critiques to your dancers!

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129. Put it Away

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0600

Cindy talks about how to create a great event and how to reflect on your event to make them better!

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128. Getting Your Questions Answered!

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 16:00:00 -0600

Cindy and Ali answer those hard questions that you're dying to know!

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127. Mental Health for Dancers With Dr. Susan Averna

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0600

Cindy discusses with Dr. Susan Averna about dancers' mental health eating disorders and so much more! You can buy Susan book on Amazon at the link below or search Witness & Wonder on Amazon!

https://www.amazon.com.au/Witness-Wonder-Susan-Averna-PhD/dp/1737702304
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126. Changing Parents

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -0600

Cindy Discusses how to address parents and has some fun to do with them.

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125. The Tik Tok Effect

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0600

Cindy talks about how to address Tik Tok on your team.

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124. How to Decide on Musical Selection?

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0600

Cindy answers questions from Dance Coaches & Teachers Unite. Today's question asks how do you pick out music for your routine?

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123. History of Minnesota High School Dance

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0600

Cindy & Swig talk about the history of Minnesota High School Dance. They talk about the start and where it's gone since!

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122. Questions From a Dance Team Coach

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0500

Cindy takes on questions from dance team coaches.

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121. Scary Horror Dance Stories

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 18:00:00 -0500

Cindy & Amanda talks about scary horror dance stories from their years of dancing and coaching. We also tell the stories you the views submitted!

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120. Starting Your Season Right! Part 3

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Start your dance season outright. Cindy talks to a group of seniors on how to get their season going the correct way! This is a three-part podcast so be sure to join us for each episode!

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119. Starting Your Season Right! Part 2

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0500

118. Starting Your Season Right! Part 1

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0500

117. Be Unstoppable

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -0500

Cindy talks about what it takes to be unstoppable!

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116. Top 10 Attributes of a Coach

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0500

Cindy talks about how to be a great coach!

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115. Dance Team Coaches Veteran Panel

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Cindy and a panel of veteran coaches discuss everything and anything dance team!

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114. First Day of Dance Class

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Cindy talks about how to be prepared for your first day of dance!

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113. Being Competitive Q&A

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -0500

Cindy Clough talks about what it takes to be competitive throughout your season!

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112. Being Competitive

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0500

111. Making Dancers Feel Welcome

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0500

Cindy talks about welcoming dancers to your program or team!

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110. Technology for Dance Team and Studio Owners

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0500

Cindy has a conversation with dance coach Mel Van from the Big Lake dance team about technology!

Communication
Band app: https://band.us/en
Remind: https://www.remind.com/
Music
Lexis: https://www.lexisaudioeditor.com/
Garage Band: https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/
Formations
Choreo Maker: https://choreomaker.com/
Tempo finder
Tempo Magic: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tempo-magic/id390593407

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109. Dance Studio VS Dance Team

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Cindy has a conversation with the Studio owner of Victoria Dance Production of Edina Minnesota!

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108. Conversation with Second Year Coach Sara Hordyk Portner

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Cindy talks with second-year coach Sara Hordyk Portner of the Academy of Holy Angels.

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107. What it Takes to be Captain of Your Dance Team

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Cindy talks about the role of the captain on your dance team!

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106. Dr. Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Cindy has a discussion with Dr. Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS about dancer safety and what dancers need to work on.

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105. Guide to Parades

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Cindy talks about the dos and don'ts of parades. She talks about getting banners for your parades! You can find several options here: https://www.theteehive.com/

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104. Year End Awards and Banquets

Thu, 13 May 2021 14:00:00 -0500

Cindy talks about your year-end banquets and how to make them easier on you!

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103. Teamwork

Tue, 11 May 2021 14:00:00 -0500

102. National Dance Coaches Association Conference

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0500

Register for the National Dance Coaches Association in Nashville!
May 13th-15th!
https://nationaldancecoaches.org/

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101. Conversation with Rick Rassier

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0500

Cindy talks with author Rick Rassier. They discuss leadership and the development of dance over the years!

Check out Rick's book on Amazon!

Take it to the Next Level: Finding the Keys to a Higher Level of Performance

100. Road to State

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -0600

Follow the Brainerd Kixters on their road to the state Tourament during the 2020 season. The team was coached by Cindy Clough, Ali Geraets, & Julie Davidge. Be sure to check out the video series behind this on:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/OFFICIALJUSTFORKIX/883009425830824/
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOYYFuqbeuY&list=PLQaT5-Xsb99SAZ5hHTJVvJFjJq_9cms7d

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99. 567eight Podcast: Interview with Ali Geraets

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:00:00 -0600

Ali was featured on a podcast called 567 eight. Love this podcast has such great guest and talks about a wide variety of dance topics! check out their podcast at the link below!
https://www.567eight.com/

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98. Getting The Most Out of Your Dancers

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0600

Cindy & Ali talks about how to the most out of your dancers!

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97. Bring The Excitement to Dance Team/Studio!

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0600

Cindy talks about bring excitement to your dance team this month!

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96. A Parent Problem or a Problem With a Parent?

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0600

Cindy discusses parents with Ta Fett a school counselor & dance coach for the Frazee dance team. They talk about best practices to dealing with that ever-important parent-coach relationship.

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95. Swings and Alternates

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0600

Cindy discusses how important swings and alternates are to a dance team!

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94. Get Your Dance Life Organized!

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0600

Cindy discusses organization & how to be the most effective coach. Great coaching starts with great preparation.

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93. Mental Health for Dancers

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0600

Cindy discusses dancer mental health with Ta Fett a school counselor & dance coach for the Frazee dance team.

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92. Masks in Dance: Conversation With Athletic Trainer Kelsey Field

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:00:00 -0600

Today's podcast is on wearing masks during a dance class & competition. Cindy has a conversation with dance coach and athletic trainer Kelsey Field.

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91. We Will Survive

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:00:00 -0600

Cindy talks about surviving the COVID economy and even after COVID!

Moveu Custom Apparel: We want to be your "go-to" place for custom dance leggings and dance warmup Looking for something specific that is not in our catalog? Let us know and we will make it happen!
https://moveu.us/team/dance

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90. Fill the Hour: Part 2

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0600

Cindy talks about getting the most out of your dance class!

Digital Dance:
It’s the perfect platform to train with experts and be inspired by hundreds of dance videos that you can access right in the palm of your hand. It provides all dancers the opportunity to work on technique, increase their endurance, raise their skill level, or just try styles you have never tried before. All the expert dance teachers have years or decades of teaching experience and are devoted to your success. From one-of-a-kind warm-up routines to advanced ballet, our classes have the proven technique that will take your dancing to the next level.
https://digitaldanceinstruction.com/

89. Fill The Hour: Part 1

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:00:00 -0600

88. Outback Bowl

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0600

2020 has been crazy, to say the least! We are missing being at the Outback Bowl this year! Today on the podcast, we have Cindy telling stories from past bowl games!

If you're interested in bringing a group on the Outback Bowl Performance Tour go to: https://www.justforkix.com/danceclasses/performance/outback-bowl

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87. Interview with Kristen Patterson: Part 2

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0600

Enjoy this interview with Kristen Patterson (KP). Kristen has been a part of “once in a lifetime” events for twenty years. She has worked on televised events and live shows doing everything from creative director to staging director, producer to choreographer.

Digital Dance:
It’s the perfect platform to train with experts and be inspired by hundreds of dance videos that you can access right in the palm of your hand. It provides all dancers the opportunity to work on technique, increase their endurance, raise their skill level, or just try styles you have never tried before. All the expert dance teachers have years or decades of teaching experience and are devoted to your success. From one-of-a-kind warm-up routines to advanced ballet, our classes have the proven technique that will take your dancing to the next level.
https://digitaldanceinstruction.com/

86. Interview with Kristen Patterson: Part 1

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0600

85. Total Coaching Q&A

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0600

This is a class from the Just For Kix Coaches & Studio owner conference.

Digitial Dance:
It’s the perfect platform to train with experts and be inspired by hundreds of dance videos that you can access right in the palm of your hand. It provides all dancers the opportunity to work on technique, increase your endurance, raise your skill level, or just try styles you have never tried before.

All the expert dance teachers have years or decades of teaching experience and are devoted to your success. From one-of-a-kind warm up routines, to advanced ballet, our classes have the proven technique that will take your dancing to the next level.
https://digitaldanceinstruction.com/

84. Total Coaching: Part 4

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0600

This is a class from the Just For Kix Coaches & Studio owner conference.

Digitial Dance: It’s the perfect platform to train with experts and be inspired by hundreds of dance videos that you can access right in the palm of your hand. It provides all dancers the opportunity to work on technique, increase your endurance, raise your skill level, or just try styles you have never tried before.

All the expert dance teachers have years or decades of teaching experience and are devoted to your success. From one-of-a-kind warm up routines, to advanced ballet, our classes have the proven technique that will take your dancing to the next level.
https://digitaldanceinstruction.com/

83. Total Coaching: Part 3

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0600

This is a class from the Just For Kix Coaches & Studio owner conference.

https://www.justforkix.com/teacher-programs

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82. Total Coaching: Part 2

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0600

This is a class from the Just For Kix Coaches & Studio owner conference.

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81. Total Coaching: Part 1

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0600

80. Conversation with Dance Media: Teacher Program

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0600

Today's podcast is a conversation with Cindy Clough, Kelsey Vercruysse, & Dance Media talking about the Moveu Team store program & Just For Kix Teacher program.

https://dancemedia.com/
https://moveu.us/team/store-setup
https://www.justforkix.com/teacher-programs

79. Preschool Dance 101! Part 4

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0600

Cindy and Amanda talk about what it takes to run an exciting preschool program!
Stay tuned for more anything but routine content.

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78. Preschool Dance 101! Part 3

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0600

Cindy and Amanda talk about what it takes to run an exciting preschool program!
Stay tuned for part 4 coming out soon!

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77. Preschool Dance 101! Part 2

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0600

Cindy and Amanda talk about what it takes to run an exciting preschool program!
Stay tuned for part 3 coming out soon!

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76. Preschool Dance 101! Part 1

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0500

Cindy and Amanda talk about what it takes to run an exciting preschool program!
Stay tuned for part 2 coming out soon!

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75. Making Your Season Fun! Part 3

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0500

Cindy and Ali talk about adding the fun to your season!

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74. Making Your Season Fun! Part 2

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0500

73. Making Your Season Fun! Part 1

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -0500

72. When Failure Isn't an Option

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Today's podcast goes back to 2018. The title of this speech is when "Failure Isn't an Option".

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71. Unstoppable

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -0500

Cindy talks about being an unstoppable force!

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70. We Are Kodiak.

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 -0500

We Are Kodiak. Heartwarming stories from the Kodiak dancers. Cindy, Ali, and Quinn went out to do a private camp out in Kodiak, Alaska. If you like this check out the video on this.

https://youtu.be/7E4FkE0aBU0

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69. Prepping for Your Season!

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Cindy talks about prepping for your dance season and building your culture!

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68. Conversation with Kristen Patterson Terry

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0500

KRISTEN “KP” PATTERSON-TERRY

Producer/Staging Director/Choreographer

Kristen has worked on in the events industry for 20 years. She has been an integral part of televised events and live shows fulfilling a variety of roles including Executive Producing and overseeing creative as well as media spokesperson. She has produced live events for corporate clients including Mercedes-Benz of North America, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Disney, NFL Network, SPEED Channel, Wynn Hotel - Las Vegas, Dow Chemical, United States Conference on Aids, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and others.

Kristen was the Assistant Show Director for the Emmy Award-winning 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games Opening & Closing Ceremonies, and creatively contributed to the 1996 Atlanta Olympics Opening & Closing Ceremonies, sixteen Super Bowl Half-time shows, ten Super Bowl Pre-Game Shows and other numerous live and corporate events.

Kristen has been a part of the core team on televised events including; The Academy Awards, The Emmy Awards, CNN Heroes, NHL’s Winter Classic, Stand Up 2 Cancer, July Fourth Capitol Concerts, The Billboard Awards, People’s Choice Awards and The Grammy Awards, 2002 Major League Baseball’s World Series, the MTV Video Music Awards, the NFL Kickoff shows since 2004, the 1997 Presidential Inaugural Gala, the International Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies and four feature films among others.

67. Questions from Claire Augustine Hixon

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Cindy answers Claire Augustine Hixon Questions, a new coach from Texas!

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66. Spicing up Your Classes! Question from Brittney Holdner

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0500

Cindy talks about spicing up your dance classes!

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65. Questions from Matt Wallace

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0500

Cindy Answers questions from our dear friend and Just For Kix Announcer Matt Wallace!

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64. Questions from Dance Coaches & Teachers Unite Facebook Page: Part 2!

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0500

Cindy & Ali takes question talking about COVID from our Dance Coaches & Teachers Unite Facebook Page!

If you haven't joined our Dance Coaches & Teachers Unite Facebook Page you can with the link below!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/joinDCTU/

63. Questions from Dance Coaches & Teachers Unite Facebook Page!

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 19:00:00 -0500

Cindy takes question talking about COVID from our Dance Coaches & Teachers Unite Facebook Page!

If you haven't joined our Dance Coaches & Teachers Unite Facebook Page you can with the link below!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/joinDCTU/

62. 17 Things That Great Leaders Do!

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 18:00:00 -0500

Cindy discusses 17 things that makes you a great leader!

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61. Edge Studio of Dance

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Cindy had Jeannie Wozniak & Kim Kelliher of Edge Studio of Dance on the podcast! Check out the conversation they have about owning a studio dance studio!
https://www.edgestudioofdance.com/

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60. 567eight Podcast!

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Cindy was featured on a podcast called 567 eight. Love this podcast, has such great guest and talks about a wide variety of dance topics! Check out their podcast in the link below!
https://www.567eight.com/

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59. Legal Advice for Reopening

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Cindy talks with attorney Dave Sanchez about what the legal side might look like when opening up post-covid-19. Dave is also a business partner in the dance company Dance Team union. www.danceteamunion.com

The information provided in this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. Information on this podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. Podcast listeners should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter. Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this site are hereby expressly disclaimed. The content on this posting is provided "as is;" no representations are made that the content is error-free.

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58. Valerie Stead Potsos: University of Michigan Dance Team

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0500

Cindy had Valerie Stead Potsos on the podcast this week.
Valerie Stead Potsos began her tenure as the head coach of the University of Michigan dance team in 2000. Under her guidance, the team has excelled each year and is consistently ranked among the nation's best. In both 2014 and 2015, U-M posted top-10 finishes at UDA nationals in hip hop and jazz for the last 12 years.

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57. Outback Bowl Tour Update!

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Dancers and coaches have trusted Just For Kix for 31 years with providing memorable, educational, and imaginative bowl performance opportunities for all skill levels.

Join us for a performance experience that powerfully touches dancer and audience alike. Dancers perform in both pre-game and half-time shows. Every year, hundreds of dancers from across the United States showcase their love of performing in front of over 60,000 Outback Bowl fans.

The Just For Kix dancers perform center field and are surrounded by hundreds of marching band members. With live music, the beautiful Raymond James Stadium as a stage, and the Outback Bowl fans, this is a sure ticket to a thrilling performance.

Raymond James Stadium is a state-of-the-art treasure designed for the 21st century. Fans and performers enjoy theater-style seats with cup holders and unique, festive endzone concourses accented by two large video scoreboards. Escalators lead to extra-wide concourses on all levels.

https://www.justforkix.com/danceclasses/performance/outback-bowl/

56. Conversation with Samantha Davis, HS Dance Coach in Ohio

Sun, 31 May 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Cindy sits down with Samantha Davis, a high school dance coach in Ohio.

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55. Just For Kix Virtual Camp! July 20-22

Thu, 28 May 2020 16:00:00 -0500

Cindy did a Facebook live talking about our upcoming virtual camp season! For more info go to:
https://dance-videos.justforkix.com/pages/virtual-camp-staff
Or Coaches Camp
https://dance-videos.justforkix.com/pages/virtual-coaches-and-studio-owners-conference

54. Dance Studio Panel #2

Wed, 20 May 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Cindy Clough brings in a panel of studio owners! They discuss different business practices to survive the COVID-19.

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53. How to Approach Alternate/Swing Dancers?

Mon, 18 May 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Cindy sits down with a panel of high school coaches to discuss swing/alternate dancers!

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52. Rate Yourself

Sun, 17 May 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Cindy sits down with a group Just For Kix directors and talks about self-rating yourself. They discuss how to retain students.

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51. COVID-19 Studio Owner Panel

Tue, 12 May 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Cindy Clough brings in a panel of studio owners! They discuss different business practices to survive the COVID -19.

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50. COVID-19 Survival Guide

Thu, 07 May 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Cindy & Ali Discusses how your dance studio can survive the Covid-19 pandemic! A great resource Cindy & Ali discuss is Digital dance a free tutorial, dance combos, teaching tips and so much more!
https://dance-videos.justforkix.com/

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49. Clear Vision With Confidence Panel

Tue, 05 May 2020 16:00:00 -0500

Cindy was invited to talk on a panel of local women leaders. This Panel discussed many topics of women empowerment.
https://www.clearvisionwithconfidence.com/

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48. Dr. Pierotti

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Cindy talks with Chelsea Pierotti about coaching dance. Make sure to check out Chelsea's blog https://passionatecoach.com/

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47. Self Analysis

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Cindy talks about self-reflection and how to grow as a dance coach and studio owner.

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46. The Ultimate Team Player

Sun, 08 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Cindy talks bout how to be a good team player.

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45. The History of The Minnesota State Dance Competition With Leslie Swiggum

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0600

Cindy sat down with Leslie Swiggum a 13 state champion with the Wayzata Trojetes. They discussed the history of the Minnesota state competition and what it's become today!

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44. Conversation With a Dance Medical Expert Meredith Butulis

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0600

Cindy sits down with Meredith Butulis a dance medical expert. They talk about a wide variety of issues with dancer health. Enjoy this half-hour discussion!

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43. Tryouts!

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0600

Cindy and Ali talk about the things you must do for Tryouts!

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42. Perfecting Turn Timing

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0600

Perfection perfection perfection! Cindy & Ali talk about perfecting your teams turns to be in sync!

41. End of Year Banquets!

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 16:00:00 -0600

The dance is wrapping down! Cindy & Ali talk about making your banquet fun and enjoyable!

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40. Cleaning Your Dances!

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 14:00:00 -0600

Today's podcast talks about cleaning your dances!

39. Rethinking Team Captains

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 16:00:00 -0600

Cindy & Ali Talks with Kristen Gagnon Coach of the Totino Grace E'Gals about your leadership structure & the decision to take out captains on their team.

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38. Effective Leadership

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0600

Cindy talks about what it takes to be an effective leader.

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36. You Can't Afford to Not Spend Time on Culture

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0600

Team culture can make or break a team. Cindy talks about the commitment you need to be a successful team.

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35. Team Morale

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0600

Team morale can be one of the biggest struggles on your team, and the dance team is no different. Cindy talks about getting your team to work together and keeping the morale up throughout the season.

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34. Burn Out!

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 16:00:00 -0600

Cindy talks about dancer teacher and dance studio owner burn out.

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33. Swings and Alternates: The Lifeblood of Your Team

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0600

Today's podcast talks about alternates or swing dancers on your competition or high school team. Ali and Cindy discuss how to talk to dancers and parents that are swing dancers.

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32. Win Your Lock Room First: Part 2

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 13:00:00 -0600

This part two podcast talks about winning the mental game first. How do you get your dancers in the right mindset to go out and perform there best!

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31. Win Your Lock Room First: Part 1

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0600

This two-part podcast talks about winning the mental game first. How do you get your dancers in the right mindset to go out and perform there best!

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30. When Failure Isn't an Option

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0600

This talk comes from the 2018 Just For Kix Directors Convention. Cindy talks about failure and what happens when it's not an option, you have to be successful.

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29. Inspiring Dancer Confidence

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0600

Cindy & Annie talk about inspiring your dancers to be the best they can be.

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28. Changing Parents

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0600

Cindy talks to a group of coaches about changing the culture among parents. She also talks about understanding the parents' point of view.

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27. How to Come Up with Creative Choreography

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0600

Coming up with creative original choreography can be tough! Cindy & Ali talks about ways to freshen up your choreography.

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26. Continuing The Fun Throughout Your Dance Season

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0600

25. You're Appreciated.

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -0600

Teaching Dance can be tough. Cindy give a motivational talk to a group of studio owners to help pick them up!

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24. Fill The Hour

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -0600

Cindy talks about dance class structure and how to get the most out of your dance class!

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23. Work Life Balance

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -0600

Today's talk is about ways to balance your busy lifestyle. Cindy talks about using online shopping and other tools to help with a busy lifestyle!

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22. Setting Up Your Dancers for Success

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 17:00:00 -0600

Cindy talks about setting your dancers up for success. With a little change of thinking your team can be successful.

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21. Team Discipline

Sun, 22 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0600

This podcast comes all the way from Alaska! Cindy is having a conversation with coaches and their struggles with team discipline. Cindy offers some sound advice to dealing with the problem!

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20. Pulling More Out of Your Dancers

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 15:00:00 -0600

Ali talks about pulling more out of your dancers and how to motivate them for competition. She dives into how you can structure your practice to get the competitive side out of your dancers.

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19. Everything Preschool Dance Class

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0600

Today Cindy talks about everything preschool dance classes! This talk was sent out to Just For Kix Directors and has some great information about how to run your Preschool dance classes so they aren't so difficult!

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18. Questions From Studio Owners!

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0600

Today Cindy is taking questions from our Dance Teachers Unite facebook group about how to run a studio.

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17. Discipline

Sun, 15 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0600

Today Cindy is talking about Discipline and how to approach that very sensitive subject in your dance class.

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16. How to Perform?

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0600

Today Cindy is talking about how to get your dancers ready for a performance! Build it into your culture and how to get your dancers to buy-in!

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15. Hug a Customer

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0600

Today Cindy is talking about how to treat costumers. What are some best practices on how to retain, and gain dancers?

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14. Can't We all Just Get Along?

Sun, 08 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0600

Cindy talks about the relationship between a Head Coach and their assistant or a studio owner and their teacher. She talks about how to empower the people that work for you!

13. It's Showtime!

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 20:00:00 -0600

It’s that time of the year! It’s showtime! The podcast today addresses everything dance shows! From Advertising your event to how to run a great dance show! Enjoy the Podcast and good luck on your upcoming dance shows!

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.

11. Answer Your Questions: High School Dance Teams

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 15:00:00 -0600

Cindy is Answering your questions from Dance Coaches & Teachers Unite facebook group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/joinDCTU/
The questions had a dance team theme from how to get the most out of your dancers to fundraising to how to make your passion into a career!

10. Little Motivation for Monday Morning!

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0600

Short Motivational clip From Cindy Clough.

9. What is the #1 Best Advertising tool?

Sun, 17 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0600

Cindy Clough - CEO of Just For Kix Speaks on Advertising.

8. Creating the Ultimate Team Culture

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 16:00:00 -0600

Cindy Clough - CEO of Just For Kix did a 30-minute keynote speech to Sourcewell, and Region Five talking about how to create the ultimate team culture.

7. How to Build Up Your Team Culture

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 13:00:00 -0500

Cindy talks about building your tea culture. She discusses many topics such as Positive reinforcement, Discipline, building confidence, and many other topics!

6. Top 10 Attributes of a Coach

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0500

This is a talk that Cindy did talking about 10 attributes of a great coach. This half-hour-long talk will cover everything and anything that makes coaches great!

4. Tools to Being The Best Captain!

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 18:00:00 -0500

All captains need to hear this! This half-hour talk breaks down what it means to be a captain, and what responsibilities you have as captain.

3. Your Survival Guide to Surviving Your First Year Coaching!

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 14:00:00 -0500

Your survival guide to your first year coaching. Learn how to start building a positive team culture This episode covers topics from fundraising to playing time to how to deal with parents.

2. Ask Cindy and Ali: Confidence

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 13:00:00 -0500

#AskCindyandAli Episode 2: Confidence spreads like wildfire! Every dancer needs confidence, but confidence wavers! How do you keep your confidence up? Listen to find out! Follow Cindy Clough (@cindystillkickin ) & Ali Geraets (@asclough ) for more!

1. Ask Cindy and Ali: Senior Dancers

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 13:00:00 -0500

This is for JUNIORS dancers who will be next years seniors. Please listen if you are a JUNIOR in High School NOW. Follow Cindy Clough (@cindystillkickin ) & Ali Geraets (@asclough ) for more!