Percy on Teaching the Toronto Raptors, Pursuing Multiple Passions, and Dancing With Heart

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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