Teachers

At Ballet Etobicoke, we pride ourselves on having a team of highly qualified and dedicated teachers who are passionate about nurturing each student’s potential. Their friendly and approachable nature creates a welcoming environment where every learner feels valued and supported. With a blend of expertise and kindness, our educators inspire curiosity and a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.

Rowen McBride- Teacher

Rowen is a BFA Honors graduate from York University and a certified RAD ballet teacher from The National Ballet School of Canada. Originally from Guelph, Ontario Rowen has trained in modern forms including Graham and Limon, contemporary, and various ballet technique forms including RAD, Cecchetti, and Vaganova. Rowen has had the opportunity to perform with Janet Johnson’s Portal Dance Company in the 2021 Guelph Dance Festival, Antonin Rioche at the 2023 b12 festival in Berlin, Germany, and FLOCK’s work at Orsolina 28 in Italy 2024. Rowen has recently taken over as Artistic Director at Ballet Etobicoke and works to instil a welcoming and encouraging love of ballet in each of her students. She is also a teacher at Swansea School of Dance in Toronto where she teaches ballet, lyrical, modern and contemporary as well as choreographs for competition. Now, Rowen calls Toronto home and works as a teacher, performer, and choreographer.

Sara Lopez Videla- Teacher

Born and raised in Bolivia, Sara started her dance training in various styles at the age of 4 at CAP Escuela de Danza located in her hometown. Throughout her training, she attended multiple workshops and master classes, including the American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Intensive in Texas. After moving to Toronto, she completed three years of the Dance program at York University, and then joined the Teacher Training Program at the National Ballet School of Canada. As a recent graduate, she now has her Registered Teaching Status with the Royal Academy of Dance, and has completed multiple exams, including Cecchetti, National dances with the ISTD, and RAD. Her skills in performing, choreographing, and teaching have given her opportunities to teach a wide range of ages and levels at NBS, from 5 year olds to adults. Sara hopes to create a safe learning space where students can explore their own identity and abilities through movement, technique, and artistry.

Eunjin Kim- Accompanist

Eunjin Kim is a pianist and composer based in Mississauga. Born and raised in the small South Korean town of Hamyang, she was forced by a lack of contemporary music teachers to be a self-taught pianist until she started studying music until after the birth of her second son. She is a graduate of Humber College where she received the Newton Garwood Memorial Long & McQuade Award, Dave Stillwell Arranging Award, and Brian Harris Memorial Award. She has also composed the music for two short films, “Garden Salad” and “The Year of the Rat”, and been featured in Jazzology on JazzFM. She is currently performing primarily as a solo musician or in duos on the GTA scene and a part-time pianist at the National Ballet School.