Tag: john lam

John Lam is everything you would expect from a leading man—powerful leaps, endless turns, effortless partnering, and a chivalrous sensibility befitting of the princes and kings he portrays. As a child, Lam trained with Marin Ballet through the support of an inner-city dance program that recognized his natural talent. At age 15, he began training […]

What does dance mean to you? That’s the question Boston Ballet principal John Lam asks his fellow company members in a moving new short film. The dancers’ responses, which we hear as we see them performing fluid choreography by Lam, are lovely: “Joy.” “Change.” “Truth.” “Love.” “Freedom.” It’d be a meaningful watch even if it […]