Anything But Routine

In this episode, Cindy sits down with Alaina Rupe—high school drill team coach, professional dancer, choreographer, mother, and sales leader based in Utah. With more than a decade of coaching experience, Alaina leads one of Utah’s top high school dance teams and has helped shape the next generation of dancers in the state. Alaina shares how she began her dance journey, the experiences that led her into coaching and choreography, and what makes Utah’s dance culture unique. The conversation exp...

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 ...

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...

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. 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/

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. Welcome to Anything But Routine Presented by Just For Kix. This Podcast covers Everythi...

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 imp...

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. 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

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...