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The Studio North Podcast

Studio North
Dance
Brotherhood
Toronto
IDL
Tiktok
Vancouver
Teaching
Canada
Black History Month
Studio North
Hip Hop
Jazz
International Dance League
Red Bull
Law
Studio North Toronto
Right Foot
HHI
Heart House Academy
Derick Exclusive Robinson

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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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 prioritie... more

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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 th... more

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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 navi... more

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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 te... more

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Raoul Wilke
Icon and legend in the street dance community; guest
Studio North Toronto (OG faculty)
Episode: Raoul Wilke on The History of Jazz, Staying a Student & Balancing Confidence and Humility
Tyler Quincy Yan
Faculty member at Studio North Toronto; lawyer and dancer
Studio North Toronto; Law
Episode: Tyler Quincy on Juggling Law School and Dance, Advice for Students, and Mastering Foundations
Felicity Kuyena
Guest, dancer and creator
Dance community in Vancouver
Episode: Black History Month Episode | Jay Musodi and Felicity Kuyena on Honouring Black Culture and Building the Future
Derick Exclusive Robinson
Dance artist, educator and performer
Independent/Studio North collaborator
Episode: Derick Robinson on Longevity in the Industry, Facing Rejection, and His Love of Teaching
Humuza Bazira
Dance Your Style two-time Canada champion and Red Bull ambassador
Red Bull (ambassador); Dance Your Style Canada winner
Episode: Humuza Bazira on Winning Redbull Dance Your Style, Dealing With Pressure, and His Underdog Origin
Emily Mustard
Dancer, teacher, and studio contributor
Style and Grace, Studio North
Episode: Emily Mustard on Confidence, Girlhood & the Art of Teaching Heels
Percy Anane-Dwumfour
Dancer, choreographer, actor, and visual artist
Studio North Toronto; Raptors collaboration
Episode: Percy on Teaching the Toronto Raptors, Pursuing Multiple Passions, and Dancing With Heart
Eldon Linsangan
Brotherhood's youngest and newest member; international dance TikTok star
Brotherhood
Episode: Eldon Linsangan on TikTok Fame, Finding Balance, and Joining Brotherhood
Carl Mandac
Dancer, choreographer based in Toronto; founder of 2.0
2.0 Dance; Studio North
Episode: Carl Mandac on Growing up in the Philippines, Discovering Dance as an Adult, and His Unexpected Hobbies

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Brotherhood’s Iconic Comeback —Winning International Dance League with Adrian Vendiola and Kelvin Tu
Q: What role did strategy and audience dynamics play in the first-round performance decisions?
They weighed which set would best win over the audience early, used a coin-flip approach to optimize for stage readiness, and aimed to secure the audience vote in the first round by choosing a more relatable, battle-ready piece.
Brotherhood’s Iconic Comeback —Winning International Dance League with Adrian Vendiola and Kelvin Tu
Q: How did the team handle Aloe's injury the day before the event?
They immediately supported him, taped him up, adjusted plans without sidelining him, and continued with a mindset focused on safety during performance while maintaining high energy on stage.
Brotherhood’s Iconic Comeback —Winning International Dance League with Adrian Vendiola and Kelvin Tu
Q: What were the main challenges in returning to IDL after a hiatus?
Reconciling a larger roster, two separate sets with tight timeframes, and navigating copyright and set-list constraints while preserving Brotherhood's identity.
Carl Mandac on Growing up in the Philippines, Discovering Dance as an Adult, and His Unexpected Hobbies
Q: What would you tell dancers who start later or want to turn dance into a career?
Trust yourself, leverage non-dance skills from your upbringing or education, and focus on relationships and consistency rather than chasing immediate stardom.
Carl Mandac on Growing up in the Philippines, Discovering Dance as an Adult, and His Unexpected Hobbies
Q: What inspired you to keep dancing after moving to Canada and starting to teach later in your career?
Carl discusses how foundational community, mentorship, and the love of dance kept him going, and how his background and business experience helped him organize and grow as a leader.

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What is The Studio North Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the dance community, studio operations, and the broader ecosystem around a Toronto-based studio. Across episodes, listeners hear intimate conversations with the studio's founders, long-time instructors, and members of Brotherhood and IDL, along with guests who embody diverse dance disciplines (hip-hop, whacking, vernacular jazz, contemporary performance) and multi-hyphenate careers (dance, teaching, acting, visual arts). Key threads include balancing family and studio leadership, building community through education and events, and the realities of launching and sustaining programs, competitions, and cross-city collaborations. Notable throughlines include practical mentorship and leadership insights for dancers and teac... more

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1. Raoul Wilke
2. Tyler Quincy Yan
3. Felicity Kuyena
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7. Percy Anane-Dwumfour
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