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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, teachers, and choreographers. Whether you’re a dancer, a fan of Studio North, or just interested in the dance community, this podcast is for you!

  1. Season 2 Finale: Getting Deep with the Forsyths

    7 APR

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

    58 min
  2. Raoul Wilke on The History of Jazz, Staying a Student & Balancing Confidence and Humility

    24 MAR

    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 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

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

    10 MAR

    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 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

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

    20 FEB

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

    41 min
  5. Derick Robinson on Longevity in the Industry, Facing Rejection, and His Love of Teaching

    10 FEB

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

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

    27 JAN

    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 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

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

    13 JAN

    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

    56 min
  8. Percy on Teaching the Toronto Raptors, Pursuing Multiple Passions, and Dancing With Heart

    30/12/2025

    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 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

    1hr 6min
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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, teachers, and choreographers. Whether you’re a dancer, a fan of Studio North, or just interested in the dance community, this podcast is for you!

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  • Creator
    Studio North
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
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    © Studio North
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