Teddy Anderson
Teddy Anderson graduated from Maxwell International School where he received the highest award that Maxwell has to offer, the Eagle Award. The Eagle award is given to students who demonstrate outstanding scholarship, citizenship, character and service.
At age 15, Teddy began his hoop dance training under the careful
guidance of Scott Ward, a native Salteaux trained in the traditional
art of the hoop dance. Beginning with 9 hoops, Teddy’s love for the art
grew into a passion, his ability rapidly increased to master 30 hoops.
Teddy joined a youth workshop which provided him the opportunity to acquire his performing skills taking him to over 15 countries. The workshop challenged him to be comfortable speaking to audiences of 2000 students. Teddy’s cultural background is very interesting. Teddy's grandparents has been adopted into the Tlingnit Tribe of the Yukon. Teddy’s mother is Turkmen and his father is a descendent from Europe. The rich cultural history in his life gives him the motivation to spread this message of the oneness of humanity.
Teddy received a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care from the University of Victoria. Teddy has been working with schools, community organizations and government institutions helping youth achieve success in their own lives.
The experience of seeing Teddy dance is life changing. Combining the traditional native hoop dancing with a 21st century message he reaches into your heart and imprints a message of unity.