Carl Mandac on Growing up in the Philippines, Discovering Dance as an Adult, and His Unexpected Hobbies

Carl Mandac on Growing up in the Philippines, Discovering Dance as an Adult, and His Unexpected Hobbies

Episode 20: In this episode, Scott and Carmen (and baby Tommy!) sit down with Carl Mandac for peek into his dance journey; from growing up in the Philippines to becoming one of Toronto’s leading choreographers. Carl opens up about discovering dance later in life, the mentors who shaped him, what students can expect in his class, and his unexpected hobbies. We also talk about everything from the differences between Vancouver and Toronto to the origins of 2.0, along with a few fun things you probably don’t know about him.

(This episode was recorded in November 2024).


00:00: Welcome and Intro

02:45: Carl & Carmen's familial connection

03:59: Carl's handiness

04:55: Moving from Philippines to Canada

08:53: How Carl started dancing

13:55: Tips for dancers who got their start as adults

15:22: Teaching journey

19:13: Hobbies before getting into dance

20:31: Dance influences

22:55: How Carl describes his style

30:11: What people can expect in Carl's class

36:33 The story of 2.0

41:27: Things people don't know about Carl

43:44: Differences between Vancouver and Toronto

49:29: Where to find Carl online


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