Black History Month Episode | Jay Musodi and Felicity Kuyena on Honouring Black Culture and Building the Future

Black History Month Episode | Jay Musodi and Felicity Kuyena on Honouring Black Culture and Building the Future

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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