In this episode, Scott, Carmen, and baby Tommy sit down with Tyler Quincy as he shares how he was introduced to waacking after stumbling across it on YouTube. He talks about how the pandemic reshaped his dance journey while he was simultaneously navigating law school and building a professional career. Tyler also breaks down how battle culture influences the way he approaches teaching and why strong foundations are essential for dancers at every level. Plus, he shares advice for students trying to balance dance with school, work, and other passions.
Please note: This episode was recorded in November 2024.
00:00:01: Welcome and intro
00:02:09: Tyler’s dance journey and how he got started
00:03:53: Introduction to street dance
00:04:42: Discovering waacking through youtube
00:06:52: How COVID changed the trajectory of Tyler's career and dance journey
00:08:46: Balancing dance while attending and graduating law school
00:18:33: Advice for students trying to manage school, career, and dance?
00:22:35: Passion for gaming
00:25:39: How does Tyler define his style
00:26:16: How his experience battling informs how he teaches his drop-in classes
00:29:19: What people should expect from his class
00:32:44: Why foundations are important
00:39:18: Current projects Tyler is most proud of
00:45:32: Where you can find Tyler online
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