Tyler Quincy on Juggling Law School and Dance, Advice for Students, and Mastering Foundations

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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