About this episode

Anabel Ho discusses the impact of the acro community on her students and shares her experiences with a student who achieved success on a world stage.

What happens when a student leaves your studio and goes on to headline a Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas? For Vancouver Academy of Dance founder Anabel Ho, that question has a real answer -- and it traces back to Accelerate 2017. Anabel Ho joins us to talk about what the acro community has meant to her studio, the student whose discipline turned an impossible goal into a standing ovation on a world stage, and why the work you're putting in matters more than you think. About Anabel's Documentary Annabelle's family story is featured in Spring After Spring , a film by Knowledge Network that had its world premiere at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival. It's a beautiful look at her mother's legacy and how dance has shaped their family for generations. Watch the trailer: www.vimeo.com/922149759 Learn more: www.springafterspring.com Vancouver Asian Film Festival: www.2025festival.vaff.org/events/springforspring/ About Anabel Ho Ms. Ho has taught and choreographed for the past 36 years. Her training spans the globe and covers the full spectrum of dance styles with an emphasis on classical ballet and Chinese dance. Ms. Ho has trained with internationally noted artists in North America…

People in this episode

Guest: Anabel Ho

Topics covered

• acrobatics
• dance education
• student success
• performing arts
• community impact

Keywords

• acrobatics
• Cirque du Soleil
• dance
• Vancouver Academy of Dance
• Spring After Spring

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vancouver Academy of Dance, Cirque du Soleil, Knowledge Network, Vancouver Asian Film Festival

Books & works: Spring After Spring

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