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 Intro
02:45: Carl & Carmen's familial connection
03:59: Carl's handiness
04:55: Moving from Philippines to Canada
08:53: How Carl started dancing
13:55: Tips for dancers who got their start as adults
15:22: Teaching journey
19:13: Hobbies before getting into dance
20:31: Dance influences
22:55: How Carl describes his style
30:11: What people can expect in Carl's class
36:33 The story of 2.0
41:27: Things people don't know about Carl
43:44: Differences between Vancouver and Toronto
49:29: Where to find Carl online
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