The Studio North Podcast

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 Intro02:45: Carl & Carmen's familial connection03:59: Carl's handiness04:55: Moving from Philippines to Canada08:53: How Carl started dancing13:55: Tips for dancers who got their start as adults15:22: Teaching journey19:13: Hobbies before getting into dance20:31: Dance influences22:55: How Carl describes his style30:11: What people can expect in Carl's class 36:33 The story of 2.041:27: Things people don't know about Carl43:44: Differences between Vancouver and Toronto49:29: Where to find Carl online FOLLOW CARLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlmandac/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](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/)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/@ScottForsythABOUT USJoin 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 TVLearn from Canada’s best dancers from your own homehttps://www.thestudionorth.tv/STUDIO NORTHBurnabyhttps://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthVancouverhttps://www.instagram.com/thestudionorth/Mount Pleasanthttps://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthmtp/Torontohttps://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthto/https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthToronto

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 & intro00:02:05 – How Deion got his start00:07:27 – The evolution of the Toronto dance scene00:10:04 – Dave and Right Foot’s impact on the community00:11:32 – Scrappy beginnings00:13:02 – Deion’s teaching journey00:16:58 – Early teaching mistakes and lessons learned00:23:11 – Inspirations that shaped Deion’s style and approach00:31:40 – The importance of always being a student00:32:52 – Finding the balance between dancing and teaching00:37:45 – What to expect in Deion’s classes00:41:16 – Vancouver vs. Toronto style00:50:49 – Favourite coffee drink00:52:47 – Where to find Deion onlineFOLLOW DEIONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/deionrojas/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/id1735231812FOLLOWInstagram: 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/@ScottForsythABOUT USJoin 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 TVLearn from Canada’s best dancers from your own homehttps://www.thestudionorth.tv/STUDIO NORTHVancouverhttps://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthVancouverhttps://www.instagram.com/thestudionorth/https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthmtpTorontohttps://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthto/https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthToronto

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 - Intro01:06 - Welcome Jac Valiquette02:18 - Jac’s introduction to dance10:20 - Opportunities now vs then13:32 - Jac’s teaching journey17:26 - Scott’s advice: Take any opportunity you get22:58 - Gratitude 24:38 - Jac’s advice: New to teaching 28:31 - The perfect dance: Humility and confidence31:04 - Views don’t equal value34:06 - Promotion tools37:02 - The evolution of Kode Red47:04 - Women in dance: Growing and inspiring51:40 - What’s next for Jac?54:32 - What to expect in a class with Jac?57:14 - Where to find Jac onlineFOLLOW JACInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacvaliquette/Kode Red Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kodered_to/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/id1735231812⁠⁠FOLLOWInstagram: ⁠⁠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/@ScottForsyth⁠⁠ABOUT USJoin 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 TVLearn from Canada’s best dancers from your own home⁠⁠https://www.thestudionorth.tv/⁠⁠STUDIO NORTHVancouver⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthVancouver⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorth/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthmtp/⁠⁠Toronto⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthto/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthToronto

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 hiatus00:04:27 - Prepping two sets for IDL00:04:58 - IDL Song Selection00:10:05 - Limitations Breed Creativity 00:13:18 - Expectations for IDL 00:17:21 - Competition Strategy00:22:53 - Drama The Night Before00:30:43 - Coin Flip Fail & Royal Family Matchup00:35:46 - Feeling Competitive00:38:53 - Brotherhood Goes Viral!00:46:21 - What's Next: 2026 IDL TourFOLLOW BROTHERHOODInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brotherhoodcrew_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brotherhoodcrewWebsite: https://www.brotherhoodcrew.com/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/id1735231812⁠FOLLOWInstagram: ⁠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/@ScottForsyth⁠ABOUT USJoin 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 TVLearn from Canada’s best dancers from your own home⁠https://www.thestudionorth.tv/⁠STUDIO NORTHVancouver⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthVancouver⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorth/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthmtp/⁠Toronto⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthto/⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthToronto

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 & Intro1:04 —  We’re back for Season 2!4:13 — Scott’s new hobby10:33 — The Studio North Team Grows!12:41 — Work/life Integration16:30 — Brotherhood is BACK!20:02 — BTS of IDL Song Selection23:29 — Coming back after a 6-year hiatus26:23 — Expectations of coming back31:19 — Carmen’s WAG experience36:24 — Tunnel Walkouts37:42 — Scott’s Colourblind Fail38:59 — Being matched up with Royal Family41:01 — The IDL Fan Vote41:35 — Performing on stage45:15 — IDL Tour Dates46:57 — Introducing the Essentials Program52:03 — Shoutouts53:27 — What’s coming up on Season 2LISTEN & 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/id1735231812FOLLOWInstagram: 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/@ScottForsythABOUT USJoin 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 TVLearn from Canada’s best dancers from your own homehttps://www.thestudionorth.tv/STUDIO NORTHVancouverhttps://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthVancouverhttps://www.instagram.com/thestudionorth/https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthmtp/Torontohttps://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthto/https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthToronto

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.orghttps://bouncebackbc.ca/ 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 https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthto/  https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthToronto 

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

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

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

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

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 ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Apple⁠ FOLLOW ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ 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  ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ Toronto ⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram

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 YouTube Spotify Apple FOLLOW Instagram TikTok 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  YouTube Instagram Toronto YouTube⁠ Instagram

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 @carmen4syth @scott4syth Train with Studio North faculty online on Studio North TV.

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 @carmen4syth @scott4syth Train with Studio North faculty online on Studio North TV.