The Studio North Podcast

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

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: 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

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

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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: 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

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

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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

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
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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