Deion Rojas on Getting Scrappy, Teaching as an Introvert, and His Biggest Creative Inspirations
Description
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
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