
In this episode, Scott sits down with Percy Anane-Dwumfour to talk about his journey as a dancer, teacher, and multifaceted artist—from teaching the Toronto Raptors how to dance to leading workshops in Rwanda with Giants of Africa. Percy shares how his early influences, faith, and willingness to face rejection shaped his path across dance, visual art, and acting, including landing his first acting role from his very first audition. We also dive into how he balances multiple creative pursuits, prioritizes physical fitness, and what students can expect when stepping into one of his classes at Studio North Toronto. This episode was recorded in 2024.
0:00: Welcome & intro
2:33: Teaching the Toronto Raptors how to dance
8:28: Leading a dance workshop in Rwanda for Giants of Africa
9:34: Cultural differences between Canada and Africa
13:25: Early influences
17:42: How Percy started dancing
23:46: Dance dreams and goals early on
26:08: Percy as a multifaceted artist
28:48: Advice for people pursuing multiple passions
31:25: How faith impacts Percy's pursuits
34:21: Percy's first sketch that began his interest in visual arts
38:58: How to purchase Percy's art
42:15: Percy's first acting gig (from his very first audition!)
46:40: Facing rejection as an artist
49:15: How does Percy balance all his creative persuits?
54:00: The importance of physical fitness in Percy's routine
56:06: Heart House Academy
59:54: How would you define your dance style as a teacher?
1:01:24: What should people expect in your class?
1:04:51: Where you can follow Percy
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