Anything But Routine

235. Finding Your Place in the Dance Industry

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.

234. The Easiest Fundraiser Yet: Bedsheets!

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 he

233. Using Resistance Training to Build Stronger Dancers

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 Syst

232. College Dance Recruitment Tips

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

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

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

230. Building the Sound of Dance

Cindy talks with Kevin Heath, the founder and owner of Fusion Sound Mix, a music production and custom mix company specializing in dance and cheer music.  Kevin is widel

229. Placements, Levels, Ages, and Why Growth Isn't Always Comfortable

How do you know if a dancer is truly in the right class or level? In this episode, Ali and Sharaia unpack the purpose behind placements, why age and ability don't al

228. Inside Utah Drill Team

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

227. Inside the Edina Dance Team

Cindy and Ali sit down with Kristin Biwan as she prepares to enter her 16th season as head coach of the Edina Dance Team. A former captain of the University of Minnesota&

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 choreog

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 exper

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. F

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,

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

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

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 r

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 Kixter

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 spen

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

216. Facing Parental Entitlement in Dance

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-worl