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...

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...

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...

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 —...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 &...

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...

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...

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 — ...

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...

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...

Welcome to the Studio North Podcast! 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 show is for you!