Vietnamese American principal dancer John Lam (johndilam) of the Boston Ballet is bidding farewell to the stage and embracing new opportunities.⁠ ⁠ Lam’s journey began in central California, where he started ballet at the age of 4 and later joined the Marin Ballet under the mentorship of Mikko Nissinen. When Nissinen moved to Boston in 2002 as the artistic director of the Boston Ballet, he invited Lam to join the company.⁠ ⁠ Lam’s time in Boston has been marked by personal milestones, including meeting his husband and raising two sons who find inspiration in their father’s dedication and discipline. ⁠ ⁠ He became a finalist in international ballet competitions in Seoul and Helsinki and won the Princess Grace Award. In 2006, he received a proclamation from the mayor of San Rafael, California, for his artistic achievements. Lam has also produced acclaimed dance films and taught at Harvard University.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 🩰Learn more about John Lam and his career in the full article on our website in ou...