Explore every episode of the podcast The Studio North Podcast
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| Breaking at the Olympics, Tips for Auditions, and Answering Your Questions! | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:51:52 | |
In this episode, Scott and Carmen talk about Studio North updates, flying with Tommy for the first time, Breaking at the Olympics, and answer some of your questions in the finale of Season 1. Be sure to leave us a review, drop a comment, and let us know if you enjoyed this season! 0:00 — Intro 1:54 — We Got Air Conditioning! 4:15 — Tommy’s First Flight 10:25 — Studio 6 in Toronto 13:02 — Hip Hop International 18:46 — Studio North Auditions 19:38 — Tips for Auditions 28:07 — Breaking at the Olympics 34:24 — Scott’s Hot Take 37:24 — Q&A 37:50 — Differences Between Vancouver & Toronto Dance Scenes 39:48 — How Studio North Selects Teachers 42:40 — Encouraging Previous Competitive Dancers to Return to Dance 47:37 — Season 1 Wrap-Up! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812 FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast Website: https://www.thestudionorth.com/ 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/ Toronto | |||
| A Conversation with Shaun Evaristo PART 2 | 10 Jul 2024 | 00:54:57 | |
Episode 14: In this episode, Scott and Shaun talk about working in the Kpop industry, the closure and reopening of Movement Lifestyle, and his experience visiting Studio North. Shaun Evaristo is the creator of Movement Lifestyle, co-founder of The Company, has worked with some of the world's biggest artists, and continues to travel internationally, inspiring generations of movers. 0:00 — Intro 0:32 — Shaun’s First International Gig 8:43 — Defining Industry vs. Community 11:46 — Shaun’s Industry Experience 14:32 — Working in the Kpop Industry 15:48 — The Early Days of Kpop 19:49 — The Pandemic and Closure of mL 21:51 — Reviving mL 30:50 — mL Reborn 36:49 — Teaching at Studio North 40:50 — Reintroducing Shaun Evaristo 41:38 — Experiencing Vancouver, BC 45:35 — “Move North” Collab Tee 49:02 — Where to Find Movement Lifestyle 51:42 — Where to Find Shaun Evaristo Online 53:46 — Trying the Ending Card LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812 FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast Website: https://www.thestudionorth.com/ 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/ Toronto | |||
| Adrian Vendiola on Pursuing Dance as a Career and Being Vulnerable as an Artist | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:59:23 | |
Episode 05: Adrian Vendiola talks with Scott and Carmen about pursuing dance as a career, the difference between inspiration vs. discipline, and how he makes choreography for stage vs. class. 0:00 — Intro 1:27 — Adrian’s Origin Story 2:00 — Magic Tricks 4:12 — How Adrian Started Dancing 7:42 — Pursing Dance As Your Career 25:36 — Inspiration vs. discipline 31:16 — Coming up with Brotherhood’s theme for Vibe 2019 34:45 — Dealing with criticism/self-criticism 38:47 — Being vulnerable as an artist 39:34 — How would you define your style? 46:52 — Making choreography for stage 53:36 — Directing Brotherhood vs. Northside 57:40 — Where to find Adrian Vendiola LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812 FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast Website: https://www.thestudionorth.com/ 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/ Toronto | |||
| Dancing in Japan and a Big Life Update | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:42:52 | |
Episode 04: Scott and Carmen talk about their recent trip to Japan, why it blew their minds, and reveal a big update in their personal lives. LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE FOLLOW HOSTED BY Carmen Forsyth Instagram YouTube Scott Forsyth Instagram YouTube 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 Toronto | |||
| Kelvin Tu on Moving to a New City & How He Stays Inspired | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:49:35 | |
Episode 03: Kelvin Tu sits down with Scott and Carmen Forsyth to talk about what it was like moving from Winnipeg to Vancouver, how he stays inspired teaching every week for the past 10 years, and what he's currently passionate about. 0:00 — Intro 2:15 — How did Kelvin start dancing? 5:35 — Moving to Vancouver from Winnipeg 8:54 — Tips for dancers looking to move to a big city 16:34 — Working harder versus working smarter 22:00 — How to stay inspired teaching every week 30:21 — Getting caught up in creating choreography 37:00 — Does creating choreography get any easier? 40:48 — Teaching vs. Choreographing vs. Dancing 44:20 — What is Kelvin passionate about these days? 48:45 — Where can you find Kelvin Tu? LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE FOLLOW HOSTED BY Carmen Forsyth Instagram YouTube Scott Forsyth Instagram YouTube 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 Toronto | |||
| Opening Studio North, Navigating COVID-19, and Moving to Toronto | 02 Apr 2024 | 01:07:20 | |
Episode 02: Join Scott & Carmen as they offer an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into what it was like opening Studio North's very first location, navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, and expanding to Toronto during the lockdowns. We really hope you enjoy this podcast. Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review as it would mean the world to us! YouTube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast Instagram.com/studionorthpodcast Tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast Hosted by Scott & Carmen Forsyth Train with Studio North faculty online on Studio North TV. | |||
| What is Studio North? | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:29:06 | |
Episode 01: Welcome to the first episode of the Studio North Podcast with Scott and Carmen Forsyth! We're really excited to share this podcast where we dive deep into the dance community, go behind the scenes of Studio North, and sit down with some of the worlds' most successful dancers, teachers, and choreographers. In our first episode, we wanted to quickly introduce ourselves, why we started Studio North, and how it almost never happened. We really hope you enjoy this podcast. Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and if you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review as it would really mean a lot to us. YouTube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast Instagram.com/studionorthpodcast Tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast Hosted by Scott & Carmen Forsyth Train with Studio North faculty online on Studio North TV. | |||
| The Trailer | 22 Mar 2024 | 00:01:23 | |
Welcome to the Studio North Podcast! 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. Whether you’re a dancer, a fan of Studio North, or just interested in the dance community, this show is for you! | |||
| A Conversation With Shaun Evaristo PART 1 | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:52:57 | |
Episode 13: Shaun Evaristo is the creator of Movement Lifestyle, co-founder of The Company, has worked with some of the world's biggest artists, and continues to travel internationally, inspiring generations of movers. In this episode, Scott and Shaun talk about his choreographic process, advice for the next generation, how Movement Lifestyle started, and so much more. 0:00 — Intro 1:02 — Shaun’s Approach to Choreography 2:16 — Starting Your Choreographic Journey 4:30 — Using Class Footage as an Archive 6:25 — Essential Skill for Teachers 7:55 — Essential Skill for Choreographers 10:10 — The Importance of Detachment 11:05 — Essential Skill for Dancers 13:09 — Considering Moving to LA? 14:32 — Access to Resources: Then vs. Now 15:55 — Authenticity in Dance 18:19 — Returning to Dance After a Break 19:45 — Defining Your Personal Style 20:40 — Navigating Social Media Today 21:56 — Advice for the Next Generation 24:53 — Introduction of Shaun Evaristo 33:24 — How Shaun Got His First Class 36:58 — Advice for Dance Teachers 42:40 — It’s Bigger Than Dance 45:34 — The Beginning of Movement Lifestyle LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812 FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast Website: https://www.thestudionorth.com/ HOSTED BY 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/ Mt. Pleasant https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthVancouver https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthmtp/ Toronto | |||
| We're Opening Another Studio! | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:55:07 | |
Episode 12: In this episode, Carmen and Scott reveal that they’re opening a new studio in Vancouver! They delve into the rich history of the building, reflect on 5 incredible years of Studio North, and talk about the unique challenges of building a studio with a newborn. 0:00 — Intro 0:49 — New haircut 1:45 — Big News 2:10 — Mount Pleasant 6:31 — Timing with Tommy & the buildout 9:41 — History of the building 19:41 — The buildout 21:09 — Little Mountain Sound Studios 28:50 — Scott slipped up 30:40 — Our fourth studio 36:22 — Celebrating 5 years 39:57 — Working together as business partners 42:33 — New passions emerging 49:55 — We’re still learning https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthmtp LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812 FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast Website: https://www.thestudionorth.com/ 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/ Toronto | |||
| Habi Clement on Enjoying What You Do, Battling Imposter Syndrome, and The Benefits of Collaborating | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:50:30 | |
Episode 11: In this episode, Scott and Carmen sit down with Habi Clement to talk about his dance journey, battling imposter syndrome, and how he applies computer science to his choreographic process. 0:00 — Intro 1:40 — How Habi started dancing 5:29 — Differences between dancing back home and in Canada 9:00 — Enjoying dance 12:52 — Motivation for taking class after a long day 16:30 — Battling imposter syndrome & your self-perception 18:27 — Learning new things & getting out of your comfort zone 23:05 — Balancing your passion 28:14 — Habi’s full-time job 33:03 - The Recipe 38:06 — The benefits of collaboration 41:14 — Benefit of having a strong foundation 44:50 — Sharing knowledge with others 47:15 — Rapid Fire with Habi @habimanaa LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812 FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast Website: https://www.thestudionorth.com/ 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/ Toronto | |||
| Jay Musodi on Connecting with Your Students, Teaching as a Form of Service, and Being Vulnerable | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:59:41 | |
Episode 10: In this episode, Scott and Carmen sit down with Jay Musodi to talk about his journey as an educator, tips for anyone thinking of getting into teaching as a career, and how teaching is ultimately a form of service. 0:00 — Intro 2:15 — How Jay started dancing 4:41 — Moving to the west coast 5:13 — How Scott first met Jay 7:17 — Moving to Vancouver 11:55 — How Jay started teaching 22:55 — How to connect better with your students through routine 30:06 — Teaching in different spaces 37:30 — Sharing on university campuses 41:22 — Advice for upcoming teachers 48:09 — Being in service to others 54:35 — Modeling flex 58:43 — Where to find Jay LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812 FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast Website: https://www.thestudionorth.com/ 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/ Toronto | |||
| Giving Birth, What to Expect With a Newborn, and Tommy’s First Solo Performance | 28 May 2024 | 00:53:48 | |
Episode 09: In this episode, Scott and Carmen introduce their son, Tommy, to the podcast, talk about how he came into this world, and what it’s been like living with a newborn these past few weeks. 0:00 — Intro 1:20 — Special Request 2:23 — Introducing Tommy 4:39 — First Few Weeks 6:50 — How Tommy Arrived 18:06 — Carmen’s Perspective 21:23 — What to Expect When Baby Arrives 28:16 — Postpartum 30:38 — New Life Adjustment 32:56 — Figuring Out Work-Life-Baby Balance 35:06 — Tommy’s First Solo 35:25 — Carmen’s Pregnancy Journey 39:04 — Babymoon 42:16 — Dadtok Secrets 44:32 — Special Milestones Resources https://postpartum.org LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812 FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast Website: https://www.thestudionorth.com/ 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/ Toronto | |||
| Maria Villanueva on the Benefits of Dancing On a Team and How to Dance Smarter | 21 May 2024 | 00:53:53 | |
Episode 08: In this episode, Maria Villanueva shares the benefits of training on a team, what it was like transitioning from a dancer to a director of a team, and tips on training smarter, not harder. 0:00 — Intro 1:57 — How Maria started dancing 2:20 — The competitive world 4:57 — How to stay motivated on a team 6:33 — Training on a team vs. taking drop-ins 11:40 — Benefits of being on a team 12:30 — Coming back to the competition world 19:21 — Transitioning from being a dancer on a team to a director 22:21 — Advice for new directors 24:55 — Scott’s hot take 29:14 — Tips on being versatile 37:27 — Training smarter, not harder 41:12 — Dancing for fun vs. dancing to improve 45:12 — Advice for next generation of female dancers 50:00 — Rapid Fire with Maria 53:00 — Where to find Maria Maria Villanueva https://www.instagram.com/marialeian/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq_c4ku4hbc LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812 FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast Website: https://www.thestudionorth.com/ 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/ Toronto | |||
| Michael Delleva: From Dancer to Actor Extraordinaire | 07 May 2024 | 00:37:37 | |
Episode 07: In this episode, Michael Delleva sits down and shares his dance journey, revealing how he made the jump from dancer to actor. 0:00 — Intro 01:17 — Who is Michael Delleva? 05:44 — What makes a good team director? 10:18 — Michael is one of the greatest performers 12:21 — When did Michael get into directing teams? 15:36 — Transitioning into acting 20:54 — Where can you find Michael on the big screen 26:14 — Advice for dancers looking to get into acting 35:12 — Where you can find Michael Delleva LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812 FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast Website: https://www.thestudionorth.com/ 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/ Toronto | |||
| How Dance Brought Us Together, Breakup Concept Videos, and Relationship Green Flags | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:44:02 | |
Episode 06: In this episode, Scott and Carmen reflect on how dance brought them together over 10 years ago, how they broke up using concept videos, and relationship green flags.
0:00 — Intro 00:29 — How Dance Brought Us Together 01:03 — How We Met 05:54 — The Breakup 07:03 — Breakup Concept Videos 13:14 — The Era of Concept Videos 16:19 — Relationship Advice for the Youngins 21:18 — Pillars of a Strong Relationship 30:22 — Relationship Green Flags LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812 FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast Website: https://www.thestudionorth.com/ 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/ Toronto | |||
| We’re Back for Season 2! Brotherhood, International Dance League, Carmen’s Life as a WAG and Scott’s New Hobby | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:54:44 | |
Episode 16: In this first episode of Season 2 Scott and Carmen discuss what they’ve been up to for the last year: Brotherhood winning the inaugural International Dance League event, the growth at Studio North, work/life integration, Scott’s new hobby and Carmen’s life as a WAG. 0:00 — Welcome & Intro 1:04 — We’re back for Season 2! 4:13 — Scott’s new hobby 10:33 — The Studio North Team Grows! 12:41 — Work/life Integration 16:30 — Brotherhood is BACK! 20:02 — BTS of IDL Song Selection 23:29 — Coming back after a 6-year hiatus 26:23 — Expectations of coming back 31:19 — Carmen’s WAG experience 36:24 — Tunnel Walkouts 37:42 — Scott’s Colourblind Fail 38:59 — Being matched up with Royal Family 41:01 — The IDL Fan Vote 41:35 — Performing on stage 45:15 — IDL Tour Dates 46:57 — Introducing the Essentials Program 52:03 — Shoutouts 53:27 — What’s coming up on Season 2 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812 FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast Website: https://www.thestudionorth.com/ 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 | |||
| Brotherhood’s Iconic Comeback —Winning International Dance League with Adrian Vendiola and Kelvin Tu | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:54:28 | |
Episode 17: After a six-year hiatus, Brotherhood is back and bigger than ever. In this episode, we’re joined by Adrian Vendiola and Kelvin Tu to talk about what it was really like reuniting the crew, preparing two massive sets for the inaugural IDL competition, and ultimately taking home the win. From last-minute setbacks to viral moments and what’s next for the crew, we’re diving into everything that made Brotherhood’s comeback one to remember. 00:00:00 - Welcome & Intro 00:01:44 - Brotherhood’s return after 6 year hiatus 00:04:27 - Prepping two sets for IDL 00:04:58 - IDL Song Selection 00:10:05 - Limitations Breed Creativity 00:13:18 - Expectations for IDL 00:17:21 - Competition Strategy 00:22:53 - Drama The Night Before 00:30:43 - Coin Flip Fail & Royal Family Matchup 00:35:46 - Feeling Competitive 00:38:53 - Brotherhood Goes Viral! 00:46:21 - What's Next: 2026 IDL Tour FOLLOW BROTHERHOOD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brotherhoodcrew_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brotherhoodcrew Website: https://www.brotherhoodcrew.com/ LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812 FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast Website: https://www.thestudionorth.com/ 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 | |||
| Carl Mandac on Growing up in the Philippines, Discovering Dance as an Adult, and His Unexpected Hobbies | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:51:14 | |
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/ LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5 Apple: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/) FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast Website: https://www.thestudionorth.com/ 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 Burnaby https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthVancouver https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorth/ Mount Pleasant https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthmtp/ Toronto https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthto/ https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthToronto | |||
| Deion Rojas on Getting Scrappy, Teaching as an Introvert, and His Biggest Creative Inspirations | 18 Nov 2025 | 00:53:56 | |
Episode 19: In this episode, Scott sits down with Deion Rojas to talk about his journey from scrappy beginnings to becoming one of Toronto’s most respected teachers. Deion opens up about the evolution of the Toronto dance scene, lessons learned in the studio, and the ongoing balance between teaching and staying a student. Plus, we get into his inspirations, what dancers can expect in his classes, and of course—his go-to coffee order. 00:00:00 – Welcome & intro 00:02:05 – How Deion got his start 00:07:27 – The evolution of the Toronto dance scene 00:10:04 – Dave and Right Foot’s impact on the community 00:11:32 – Scrappy beginnings 00:13:02 – Deion’s teaching journey 00:16:58 – Early teaching mistakes and lessons learned 00:23:11 – Inspirations that shaped Deion’s style and approach 00:31:40 – The importance of always being a student 00:32:52 – Finding the balance between dancing and teaching 00:37:45 – What to expect in Deion’s classes 00:41:16 – Vancouver vs. Toronto style 00:50:49 – Favourite coffee drink 00:52:47 – Where to find Deion online FOLLOW DEION Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deionrojas/ LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812 FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast Website: https://www.thestudionorth.com/ 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 | |||
| Jac Valiquette on Saying Yes to Opportunities, Leading with Gratitude, and Finding Confidence in Dance | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:59:01 | |
Episode 18: In this episode, we sit down with powerhouse dancer and choreographer Jac Valiquette to talk about her journey from her first dance class to becoming an inspiring leader in the industry. Jac opens up about teaching, growth, humility, and what it means to build confidence while staying true to yourself. (This episode was recorded on November 21, 2024) 0:00 - Intro 01:06 - Welcome Jac Valiquette 02:18 - Jac’s introduction to dance 10:20 - Opportunities now vs then 13:32 - Jac’s teaching journey 17:26 - Scott’s advice: Take any opportunity you get 22:58 - Gratitude 24:38 - Jac’s advice: New to teaching 28:31 - The perfect dance: Humility and confidence 31:04 - Views don’t equal value 34:06 - Promotion tools 37:02 - The evolution of Kode Red 47:04 - Women in dance: Growing and inspiring 51:40 - What’s next for Jac? 54:32 - What to expect in a class with Jac? 57:14 - Where to find Jac online FOLLOW JAC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacvaliquette/ Kode Red Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kodered_to/ LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812 FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast Website: https://www.thestudionorth.com/ 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 | |||
| Percy on Teaching the Toronto Raptors, Pursuing Multiple Passions, and Dancing With Heart | 30 Dec 2025 | 01:06:13 | |
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 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812 FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast Website: https://www.thestudionorth.com/ 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 | |||
| Eldon Linsangan on TikTok Fame, Finding Balance, and Joining Brotherhood | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:57:27 | |
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 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812 FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast Website: https://www.thestudionorth.com/ 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 | |||
| Humuza Bazira on Winning Redbull Dance Your Style, Dealing With Pressure, and His Underdog Origin | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:49:37 | |
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 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812 FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast Website: https://www.thestudionorth.com/ 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 | |||
| Emily Mustard on Confidence, Girlhood & the Art of Teaching Heels | 13 Jan 2026 | 00:56:22 | |
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 | |||
| Black History Month Episode | Jay Musodi and Felicity Kuyena on Honouring Black Culture and Building the Future | 20 Feb 2026 | 00:41:10 | |
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 FOLLOW JAY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jay_musodi/ FOLLOW FELICITY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felicitykuyena/ LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812 FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast Website: https://www.thestudionorth.com/ 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 | |||
| Derick Robinson on Longevity in the Industry, Facing Rejection, and His Love of Teaching | 10 Feb 2026 | 01:10:37 | |
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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derickxclusiv/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKHkWvL4LTukAq7bTeOOJw LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812 FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast Website: https://www.thestudionorth.com/ 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 | |||
| Tyler Quincy on Juggling Law School and Dance, Advice for Students, and Mastering Foundations | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:49:49 | |
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 FOLLOW TYLER Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylerqyan/ LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812 FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast 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: info@thestudionorth.com 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 | |||
| Raoul Wilke on The History of Jazz, Staying a Student & Balancing Confidence and Humility | 24 Mar 2026 | 01:05:53 | |
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 FOLLOW RAOUL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raoulwilke/ LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812 FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast 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: info@thestudionorth.com 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 | |||
| Season 2 Finale: Getting Deep with the Forsyths | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:58:02 | |
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 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812 FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast Website: https://www.thestudionorth.com/ 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 | |||