Anything But Routine

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235. Finding Your Place in the Dance Industry

2026-09-3028:11

Cindy and Ali sit down with Las Vegas-based performer, choreographer, and educator Tyrese Parker to talk about his journey from Minnesota to the professional dance world. With credits including Cirque du Soleil, So You Think You Can Dance, and Royal Caribbean, Tyrese shares what it takes to build a career as a performer while continuing to grow as an artist and leader. Welcome to Anything But Routine presented by Just For Kix. This podcast covers Everything & Anything dance. Stay up...

234. The Easiest Fundraiser Yet: Bedsheets!

2026-09-1612:34

Cindy sits down with Eddie, founder of Hibernate Fundraising, to talk about a fundraising idea you may not have tried yet: bedsheets. Eddie breaks down how his company helps dance studios, high school teams, and other groups raise money through bedsheet sales. It's a simple, low-effort program that turns a product everyone needs into real dollars for your team. Tune in to learn how it works, why it's a great fit for studios and teams looking for an easy fundraiser, and how to get started. Vis...

233. Using Resistance Training to Build Stronger Dancers

2026-09-0117:42

This episode was recorded in July 2026. Cindy sits down with Curt Carbaugh, a speed coach with Acceleration Minnesota and the creator of the C2 Performance Training System. Curt explains how full-body resistance and core activation can target smaller stabilizing muscles that traditional free-weight training may overlook. They explore the equipment behind the C2 system and how dance teams can use it to build strength, improve flexibility, activate the core, and enhance overall performance. Fin...

232. College Dance Recruitment Tips

2026-08-2114:01

Cindy sits down with Jenny Raiche to talk about the college dance recruitment journey. Jenny shares tips on what dancers can expect, how to prepare, and what to consider when pursuing dance at the collegiate level. They also discuss how the recruitment process has changed over the past decade and what dancers and families should know today. Welcome to Anything But Routine presented by Just For Kix. This podcast covers Everything & Anything dance. Stay up to date with the podcast by ...

231. Life Is Short, Don’t Wait to Dance (feat. Valorie Kondos Field)

2026-08-1319:45

Cindy sits down with legendary UCLA gymnastics coach Valorie Kondos Field, one of the most successful coaches in collegiate sports history. A former professional ballet dancer with no gymnastics background, “Miss Val” took an unconventional path to leading UCLA to seven NCAA National Championships and 15 conference titles during her 29 seasons as head coach. Cindy and Valorie talk about leadership, resilience, developing athletes, and the lessons behind her remarkable career. Now an author an...

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