Throughout the process I felt very comfortable in expressing myself without any inhibitions. There was certainly a push to learn new things.

Written By Ming-Bo Lam

Bo’s Basics Program Student

- Supriya

Ming-Bo Lam

Ming-Bo Lam is a dance lover and educator, with nearly 20 years of industry experience. She is recognized for her ability to lead with unwavering empathy, integrity, and courage, and her work facilitating safe and educational spaces for novice and professional movers alike.

Select credits include the Much Music Video Awards, the Toronto Raptors, NBA All Star Weekend, The Umbrella Academy, Nike Canada, fu-GEN Theatre, and Soulpepper Theatre, in addition to being featured by Toronto Life, The Kit, TO Live, and Fête Chinois. In 2023, she was listed as one of eleven Canadian Innovators and Icons in Dance, by the National Arts Centre and Shifter Magazine.

Bo graduated on the Dean’s List, with an Honours BFA, in Theatre Performance Dance from Toronto Metropolitan University, where she was also selected as valedictorian. She holds a Master’s in Management Innovation and Entrepreneurship degree from Queen’s University’s Smith School of Business.

Currently, Bo teaches at Sheridan College’s Honours Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance program and Toronto Metropolitan University’s The Creative School, is the founder of MING MVMT, and continues to guest teach and adjudicate nationwide. Follow her journey @love.mingbo

https://www.mingmvmt.com
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I felt so safe to dive right into the movement… and to edge myself to the outside of my comfort zone… [Bo] is joyful always, and so patient with us… [she] finds the beauty in our progress.
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The atmosphere, the energy and teacher-student interaction were all optimal for positive growth.