The Studio North Podcast

The Studio North Podcast

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The Studio North Podcast episodes

  • Season 2 Finale: Getting Deep with the Forsyths

    In this finale episode, we catch Scott and Carmen Forsyth in the middle of a full-on season of life—getting ready to welcome a new baby while preparing for the upcoming IDL season (t-minus 43 days at time of recording). They share how their priorities are shifting, what they’re learning as they juggle it all, and how they’re staying grounded through the chaos. It’s an honest and thoughtful look at navigating growth in real time.


    0:00:00: Welcome + intro

    01:35: Carmen is pregnant with baby #2!

    12:08: Managing IDL schedule with a newborn baby

    16:38: How Scott's priorities and perspectives are shifting during this busy season of life

    25:27: What's been on Carmen's heart during pregnancy + honouring her mom on the 10 year anniversary of her passing

    29:45: Reflections on all the episodes of Season 2

    34:10: How Scott is feeling heading into the IDL season (t-minus 43 days!)

    48:15: Coming up: IDL watch parties, Brotherhood merch

    50:06: Essentials Program launch at Studio North

    54:40: Leveling up the studios


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    HOSTED BY

    Carmen Forsyth ⁠https://www.instagram.com/carmen4syth/⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Carmen4syth⁠

    Scott Forsyth ⁠https://www.instagram.com/scott4syth/⁠  ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ScottForsyth⁠

    ABOUT US

    Join Scott & Carmen Forsyth every week as they dive deep into the dance community, go behind the scenes of Studio North, and sit down with some of North America’s most successful dancers, teachers, and choreographers.

    STUDIO NORTH TV

    Learn from Canada’s best dancers from your own home

    ⁠https://www.thestudionorth.tv/⁠

    STUDIO NORTH

    Vancouver

    ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthVancouver⁠

    ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorth/⁠

    ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthmtp/⁠

    Toronto

    ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthto/⁠

    ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthToronto

    59 min
  • Raoul Wilke on The History of Jazz, Staying a Student & Balancing Confidence and Humility

    In this episode, Scott sits down with Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist and Dora Award winner Raoul Wilke for a conversation filled with depth and inspiration. Raoul shares his journey from discovering dance to becoming a professor, unpacking the history of vernacular jazz, the creation of his crew Moon Runners, and the importance of staying a lifelong student. Known for his incredible wisdom, he offers powerful reflections on balancing confidence with humility, navigating burnout, and building meaningful community through dance. From music and fashion to visual art, this episode is packed with nuggets of wisdom for any artist looking to grow and evolve. This episode was recorded in Nov 2024. 


    00:00:00 - Welcome and intro

    00:03:08 -  How Raoul approaches foundations and choreography in his teaching

    00:06:07 - Career as a professor at Toronto Metropolitan University 

    00:06:51 - History of vernacular jazz 

    00:11:52 - How he got started dancing

    00:15:37 - The origin story of Moon Runners dance crew

    00:17:53 - Creating long-lasting friendships through dance

    00:21:06 - Learning new styles as someone new to the city 

    00:21:37 - The importance of forever staying a student 

    00:26:01 - Balancing confidence and humility 

    00:28:25 - Raoul’s first show: “Young, Gifted, and Jazz” and winning the Dora Award 

    00:33:56 - Dealing with burnout

    00:38:02 - Representing Canada at Summer Dance 

    00:42:36 - How Jazz influenced his love of fashion 

    00:46:35 - Resources for those interested in learning more about jazz 

    00:49:26 - Musical inspirations  

    00:53:09 - Passion and natural talent for visual art

    01:00:10 - The blending of art forms

    01:01:39 - What to expect in one of Raoul’s classes

    01:05:07 - Where to find Raoul


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    HOSTED BY

    Carmen Forsyth

    https://www.instagram.com/carmen4syth/ https://www.youtube.com/@Carmen4syth

    Scott Forsyth

    https://www.instagram.com/scott4syth/

    https://www.youtube.com/@ScottForsyth

    Contact: [email protected]


    ABOUT US

    Join Scott & Carmen Forsyth every week as they dive deep into the dance community, go behind the scenes of Studio North, and sit down with some of North America’s most successful dancers, teachers, and choreographers.

    STUDIO NORTH TV

    Learn from Canada’s best dancers from your own home https://www.thestudionorth.tv/

    STUDIO NORTH

    Vancouver https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthVancouver https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorth/

    Toronto

    https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthto/ https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthToronto

    1 hr 6 min
  • Tyler Quincy on Juggling Law School and Dance, Advice for Students, and Mastering Foundations

    In this episode, Scott, Carmen, and baby Tommy sit down with Tyler Quincy as he shares how he was introduced to waacking after stumbling across it on YouTube. He talks about how the pandemic reshaped his dance journey while he was simultaneously navigating law school and building a professional career. Tyler also breaks down how battle culture influences the way he approaches teaching and why strong foundations are essential for dancers at every level. Plus, he shares advice for students trying to balance dance with school, work, and other passions.

    Please note: This episode was recorded in November 2024.


    00:00:01: Welcome and intro

    00:02:09: Tyler’s dance journey and how he got started

    00:03:53: Introduction to street dance

    00:04:42: Discovering waacking through youtube

    00:06:52: How COVID changed the trajectory of Tyler's career and dance journey

    00:08:46: Balancing dance while attending and graduating law school

    00:18:33: Advice for students trying to manage school, career, and dance?

    00:22:35: Passion for gaming

    00:25:39: How does Tyler define his style

    00:26:16: How his experience battling informs how he teaches his drop-in classes

    00:29:19: What people should expect from his class

    00:32:44: Why foundations are important

    00:39:18: Current projects Tyler is most proud of

    00:45:32: Where you can find Tyler online


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    HOSTED BY

    Carmen Forsyth

    https://www.instagram.com/carmen4syth/ https://www.youtube.com/@Carmen4syth

    Scott Forsyth

    https://www.instagram.com/scott4syth/

    https://www.youtube.com/@ScottForsyth

    Contact: [email protected]


    ABOUT US

    Join Scott & Carmen Forsyth every week as they dive deep into the dance community, go behind the scenes of Studio North, and sit down with some of North America’s most successful dancers, teachers, and choreographers.

    STUDIO NORTH TV

    Learn from Canada’s best dancers from your own home https://www.thestudionorth.tv/

    STUDIO NORTH

    Vancouver https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthVancouver https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorth/

    Toronto

    https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthto/ https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthToronto

    50 min
  • Black History Month Episode | Jay Musodi and Felicity Kuyena on Honouring Black Culture and Building the Future

    In this special Black History Month episode, Jay Musodi, our guest host, sits down with Felicity Kuyena for a heartfelt conversation about dance and identity. Felicity shares her origin story, from feeling like an underdog on her high school dance team to stepping into a teaching role at Studio North. Together, they reflect on what Black History Month means on a personal level, the responsibility of honouring Black culture in dance, and how we can better support Black dancers and artists. The episode closes with Felicity’s big dreams for the future and what continues to excite her most about the industry and community she’s building within it.

    00:00: Welcome to a special Black History Month episode

    02:19: Felicity’s origin story as a dancer and leader

    06:21: Growing up feeling like an underdog

    08:43: Transitioning from high school dance teams to studio setting

    11:24: Studio North’s Up Next program

    14:10: Projects that are getting Felicity excited (Black, My House)

    19:41: Dance should be fun

    20:54: Defining Black History Month on a personal level

    23:37: What it looks like to pay respects to Black culture

    28:33: How to support the experiences of Black dancers and artists

    30:17: What are Felicity’s big dreams and aspirations when it comes to dance

    31:35: Felicity’e experience working in the industry

    33:24: Teaching in schools (and favourite ages + grades)

    39:04: Where to find Jay and Felicity online


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    ABOUT US

    Join Scott & Carmen Forsyth as they dive deep into the dance community, go behind the scenes of Studio North, and sit down with some of North America’s most successful dancers, teachers, and choreographers.

    STUDIO NORTH TV

    Learn from Canada’s best dancers from your own home

    ⁠⁠https://www.thestudionorth.tv/⁠⁠

    STUDIO NORTH

    Vancouver

    ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthVancouver⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorth/⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthmtp⁠⁠

    Toronto

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    42 min
  • Derick Robinson on Longevity in the Industry, Facing Rejection, and His Love of Teaching

    In this episode, Derick Robinson shares his journey from competitive soccer to dance, reflecting on the pivots, rejections, and defining moments that have shaped his longevity in the industry. From judging opportunities in Macedonia to building community through The Original Gentlemen, Derick offers honest insight into staying true to yourself. We also deep dive into his 14+ year teaching career, what makes his classes special, and why his love for teaching continues to drive everything he does.


    0:00: Welcome & intro

    02:15: International opportunity judging overseas

    07:43: Playing soccer nationally

    08:24: The shift from soccer to dance

    15:21: The Original Gentlemen 

    18:52: Bring back friendly competition 

    24:00: His SYTYCD experience and what it taught him

    36:17: Advice for dealing with rejection

    46:55: How he’s managed to teach consistently for 14+ years

    50:26: Love of teaching

    58:28: What’s a Derick Robinson class like? 1:03:19: Staying true to who you are 

    1:08:20: Where to find Derick online 


    FOLLOW DERICK

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    HOSTED BY

    Carmen Forsyth ⁠https://www.instagram.com/carmen4syth/⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Carmen4syth⁠

    Scott Forsyth ⁠https://www.instagram.com/scott4syth/⁠  ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ScottForsyth⁠

    ABOUT US

    Join Scott & Carmen Forsyth as they dive deep into the dance community, go behind the scenes of Studio North, and sit down with some of North America’s most successful dancers, teachers, and choreographers.

    STUDIO NORTH TV

    Learn from Canada’s best dancers from your own home

    ⁠https://www.thestudionorth.tv/⁠

    STUDIO NORTH

    Vancouver

    ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthVancouver⁠

    ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorth/⁠

    ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthmtp⁠

    Toronto

    ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthto/⁠

    ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthToronto

    1 hr 11 min
  • Humuza Bazira on Winning Redbull Dance Your Style, Dealing With Pressure, and His Underdog Origin

    In this episode, Scott sits down with Humuza to chat about his remarkable underdog story. From not making his high school dance team to winning Red Bull Dance Your Style multiple times, Humuza shares his honest reflections on what it takes to win and his mindset to get there. He opens up about what it’s like dealing with so much pressure, balancing choreography with battle culture, and finding his voice through freestyle.


    00:00: Welcome & intro

    1:46: The beginnings of Humuza's dance journey (including NOT making the team)

    03:06: How COVID led to his love of freestyling

    04:14: How his origins in choreography helped him in battles

    06:48: How he balances being successful in both worlds (choreo and freestyle)

    07:38: Origins of Redbull Dance Your Style

    09:46: Scott's lasting impression on Humuza

    10:58: The importance of having fun when dealing with the pressure of competing at such a large scale

    15:56: What preparation for RedBull Dance Your Style looks like

    20:40: Advice for dancers

    23:49: How to deal with nerves

    26:35: Dealing with feedback and the opinions of others

    34:12: What it's been like representing Canada

    38:57: Dancers Humuza wants to battle

    40:08: What it's been like doing industry work

    42:32: Advice for younger dancers

    44:20: What is Studio North Labs?!

    45:49: Humuza’s passions outside of dancing


    FOLLOW HUMUZA

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilymustard/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@humuza

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    HOSTED BY

    Carmen Forsyth https://www.instagram.com/carmen4syth/ https://www.youtube.com/@Carmen4syth

    Scott Forsyth https://www.instagram.com/scott4syth/  https://www.youtube.com/@ScottForsyth

    ABOUT US

    Join Scott & Carmen Forsyth as they dive deep into the dance community, go behind the scenes of Studio North, and sit down with some of North America’s most successful dancers, teachers, and choreographers.

    STUDIO NORTH TV

    Learn from Canada’s best dancers from your own home

    https://www.thestudionorth.tv/

    STUDIO NORTH

    Vancouver

    https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthVancouver

    https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorth/

    https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthmtp

    Toronto

    https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthto/

    https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthToronto

    50 min
  • Emily Mustard on Confidence, Girlhood & the Art of Teaching Heels

    In this episode, Carmen sits down with Emily Mustard to chat about all things Style & Grace, where her passion for dance began, and creating safe spaces as a heels teacher. Emily opens up about confidence, girlhood, and how her experience as an RMT shapes the way she cares for dancers both in and out of the studio. We also dive into what it’s really like working with her husband, Kelvin, plus a fun rapid-fire to close things out.TIMESTAMPS0:00: Welcome & intro1:35: How Emily & Carmen met and started dancing together in Style and Grace3:34: Emily's dance background6:03: Love of dance vs trophies12:51: Industry experience and how it's shaped her dance journey16:43: How being on Style and Grace has shaped Emily as a dancer and person19:59: Girlhood and growing up together21:55: Favourite Style & Grace memory27:17: Emily’s teaching journey and what drew her to heels32:02: Tips for increasing confidence and creating a safe environment in class38:50: How being an RMT has influenced dance and teaching41:18: How dancers can take better care of their bodies47:31: What it's like working and dancing with her husband, Kelvin52:51: Rapid fire FOLLOW EMILYInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilymustard/FOLLOW STYLE & GRACEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/styleandgrace/LISTEN & SUBSCRIBEYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812 FOLLOWInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcastWebsite: https://www.thestudionorth.com/HOSTED BYCarmen Forsyth https://www.instagram.com/carmen4syth/ https://www.youtube.com/@Carmen4sythScott Forsyth https://www.instagram.com/scott4syth/https://www.youtube.com/@ScottForsyth

    57 min
  • Percy on Teaching the Toronto Raptors, Pursuing Multiple Passions, and Dancing With Heart

    In this episode, Scott sits down with Percy Anane-Dwumfour to talk about his journey as a dancer, teacher, and multifaceted artist—from teaching the Toronto Raptors how to dance to leading workshops in Rwanda with Giants of Africa. Percy shares how his early influences, faith, and willingness to face rejection shaped his path across dance, visual art, and acting, including landing his first acting role from his very first audition. We also dive into how he balances multiple creative pursuits, prioritizes physical fitness, and what students can expect when stepping into one of his classes at Studio North Toronto. This episode was recorded in 2024.


    0:00: Welcome & intro

    2:33: Teaching the Toronto Raptors how to dance

    8:28: Leading a dance workshop in Rwanda for Giants of Africa

    9:34: Cultural differences between Canada and Africa

    13:25: Early influences

    17:42: How Percy started dancing

    23:46: Dance dreams and goals early on

    26:08: Percy as a multifaceted artist

    28:48: Advice for people pursuing multiple passions

    31:25: How faith impacts Percy's pursuits

    34:21: Percy's first sketch that began his interest in visual arts

    38:58: How to purchase Percy's art

    42:15: Percy's first acting gig (from his very first audition!)

    46:40: Facing rejection as an artist

    49:15: How does Percy balance all his creative persuits?

    54:00: The importance of physical fitness in Percy's routine

    56:06: Heart House Academy

    59:54: How would you define your dance style as a teacher?

    1:01:24: What should people expect in your class?

    1:04:51: Where you can follow Percy


    FOLLOW PERCY

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantainpercy/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@plantaincampaign

    Website: https://www.plantainpercy.com/

    Art by Plantain: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/ArtbyPlantain?ref=shop_sugg_market


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    HOSTED BY

    Carmen Forsyth https://www.instagram.com/carmen4syth/ https://www.youtube.com/@Carmen4syth

    Scott Forsyth https://www.instagram.com/scott4syth/  https://www.youtube.com/@ScottForsyth


    ABOUT US

    Join Scott & Carmen Forsyth as they dive deep into the dance community, go behind the scenes of Studio North, and sit down with some of North America’s most successful dancers, teachers, and choreographers.


    STUDIO NORTH TV

    Learn from Canada’s best dancers from your own home

    https://www.thestudionorth.tv/


    STUDIO NORTH

    Vancouver

    https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthVancouver

    https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorth/

    https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthmtp

    Toronto

    https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthto/

    https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthToronto


    1 hr 7 min
  • Eldon Linsangan on TikTok Fame, Finding Balance, and Joining Brotherhood

    Episode 21: In this episode, Scott sits down with Eldon Lingsangan for his very first podcast appearance, unpacking his journey from his early days as a breaker to becoming a viral TikTok creator with millions of followers. Eldon opens up about screen time, his strategy for content creation, and what life is really like behind the lens while navigating industry work and his role in Brotherhood. He also shares honest advice for aspiring creators and a glimpse at what’s next in his evolving career.

    0:00: Intro & welcome

    1:44: Eldon's introduction to dance

    4:24: Getting his start as a breaker

    7:26: Managing school and dance

    9:50: Eldon's start on social media

    12:24: The viral dance that started everything

    14:12: TikTok choreography

    19:23: Online hate

    21:19: Screen time vs touching grass

    23:17: BTS of content creation

    25:52: Early days TikTok drafts

    26:38: TikTok's impact on the dance community

    30:31: Is it too late to start on TikTok?

    33:42: Advice for someone just getting started

    35:47: Joining Brotherhood

    47:40: What has it been like being on set and doing Industry work

    50:45: How do you manage being part of so many different worlds?

    52:06: Mistake during Brotherhood set

    55:13: What's next for Eldon?

    FOLLOW ELDON

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deionrojas/

    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eldonjcl?lang=en

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    HOSTED BY

    Carmen Forsyth https://www.instagram.com/carmen4syth/ https://www.youtube.com/@Carmen4syth

    Scott Forsyth https://www.instagram.com/scott4syth/  https://www.youtube.com/@ScottForsyth

    ABOUT US

    Join Scott & Carmen Forsyth as they dive deep into the dance community, go behind the scenes of Studio North, and sit down with some of North America’s most successful dancers, teachers, and choreographers.

    STUDIO NORTH TV

    Learn from Canada’s best dancers from your own home

    https://www.thestudionorth.tv/

    STUDIO NORTH

    Vancouver

    https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthVancouver

    https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorth/

    https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthmtp

    Toronto

    https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthto/

    https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthToronto

    58 min
  • Carl Mandac on Growing up in the Philippines, Discovering Dance as an Adult, and His Unexpected Hobbies

    Episode 20: In this episode, Scott and Carmen (and baby Tommy!) sit down with Carl Mandac for peek into his dance journey; from growing up in the Philippines to becoming one of Toronto’s leading choreographers. Carl opens up about discovering dance later in life, the mentors who shaped him, what students can expect in his class, and his unexpected hobbies. We also talk about everything from the differences between Vancouver and Toronto to the origins of 2.0, along with a few fun things you probably don’t know about him. 

    (This episode was recorded in November 2024).


    00:00: Welcome and Intro

    02:45: Carl & Carmen's familial connection

    03:59: Carl's handiness

    04:55: Moving from Philippines to Canada

    08:53: How Carl started dancing

    13:55: Tips for dancers who got their start as adults

    15:22: Teaching journey

    19:13: Hobbies before getting into dance

    20:31: Dance influences

    22:55: How Carl describes his style

    30:11: What people can expect in Carl's class

    36:33 The story of 2.0

    41:27: Things people don't know about Carl

    43:44: Differences between Vancouver and Toronto

    49:29: Where to find Carl online 


    FOLLOW CARL

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlmandac/


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    HOSTED BY

    Carmen Forsyth https://www.instagram.com/carmen4syth/ https://www.youtube.com/@Carmen4syth

    Scott Forsyth https://www.instagram.com/scott4syth/  https://www.youtube.com/@ScottForsyth


    ABOUT US

    Join Scott & Carmen Forsyth as they dive deep into the dance community, go behind the scenes of Studio North, and sit down with some of North America’s most successful dancers, teachers, and choreographers.


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    STUDIO NORTH

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    52 min

About The Studio North Podcast

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Join Scott & Carmen Forsyth every week as they dive deep into the dance community, go behind the scenes of Studio North, and sit down with some of North America’s most successful dancers,…