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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