Teddy Anderson graduated from Maxwell International Baha'i School where he received the highest award 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 Saulteaux 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.

 

 

 Most recently Teddy joined a youth workshop which provided him the opporunity to acquire his skills while performing in over 10 countries.

 

 

  Teddy's cultural background is very interesting. He is not native himself but has been adopted into the Tlingit Tribe as a crow Indian. Teddy's mother is Turkamen and his father is a descendent of Europe. The rich cultural history in his life give s him the motivation to spread this message of the oneness of humanity.

 

 

The experience of seeing Teddy dance is life changing. Combining the traditional native hoop dance with a 21st century message he reaches into your heart and imprints a message of unity.