Deion Rojas on Getting Scrappy, Teaching as an Introvert, and His Biggest Creative Inspirations

Deion Rojas on Getting Scrappy, Teaching as an Introvert, and His Biggest Creative Inspirations

Episode 19: In this episode, Scott sits down with Deion Rojas to talk about his journey from scrappy beginnings to becoming one of Toronto’s most respected teachers. Deion opens up about the evolution of the Toronto dance scene, lessons learned in the studio, and the ongoing balance between teaching and staying a student. Plus, we get into his inspirations, what dancers can expect in his classes, and of course—his go-to coffee order.


00:00:00 – Welcome & intro

00:02:05 – How Deion got his start

00:07:27 – The evolution of the Toronto dance scene

00:10:04 – Dave and Right Foot’s impact on the community

00:11:32 – Scrappy beginnings

00:13:02 – Deion’s teaching journey

00:16:58 – Early teaching mistakes and lessons learned

00:23:11 – Inspirations that shaped Deion’s style and approach

00:31:40 – The importance of always being a student

00:32:52 – Finding the balance between dancing and teaching

00:37:45 – What to expect in Deion’s classes

00:41:16 – Vancouver vs. Toronto style

00:50:49 – Favourite coffee drink

00:52:47 – Where to find Deion online


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