Ming-Bo Lam is a passionate and visionary dance educator whose creative practice thrives at the intersection of academia, art, and entrepreneurship. With nearly two decades of experience across the performing arts and entertainment industries, Bo is celebrated for her empathetic leadership, integrity, and commitment to fostering inclusive, transformative spaces for both emerging and professional movers.
Her diverse body of work spans stage and screen, with credits including the Much Music Video Awards, the Toronto Raptors, NBA All-Star Weekend, The Umbrella Academy, Nike Canada, fu-GEN Theatre, TO Live, and Soulpepper Theatre. Bo’s artistry and accomplishments have been spotlighted by Dance Magazine, Toronto Life, The Kit, and Fête Chinois. In 2023, she was named one of eleven Canadian Innovators and Icons in Dance by the National Arts Centre and Shifter Magazine.
A proud graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University, Bo earned her Honours BFA in Theatre Performance Dance on the Dean’s List and was selected as valedictorian. She also holds a Master’s in Management Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Queen’s University’s Smith School of Business, reflecting her commitment to bridging creativity with strategic leadership.
Currently, Bo teaches in Sheridan College’s Honours Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance program and Toronto Metropolitan University’s The Creative School. She is also the founder of MING MVMT: expressive dance classes and programs dedicated to accessible, community-driven movement education for all levels. In addition to the above, Bo continues to guest teach and adjudicate nationwide.
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