Megumi Ito is a highly experienced ballet teacher who has worked with students of all levels. Her expertise ranges from teaching pre-ballet classes to guiding pre-professional students. With her in-depth knowledge of ballet technique, she has successfully trained students for examinations, competitions, and performances. Megumi understands that each student has different learning needs and styles, and she tailors her approach to ensure that each student receives the best possible training. Thanks to her dedication and hard work, Megumi’s students have achieved great success in their ballet careers.

Teaching Qualifications: • Associate-CC-CICB • TTP Diploma-RWBS

Bolshoi Ballet Academy, Teaching Training Seminar, 2021 & 2022
Vaganova Ballet Academy (Russia) Teachers Training Course – 2017 & 2019
Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet School 2003 – 2005 Graduate Diploma Teacher Training Programme – Megumi graduated from this program in 2 years instead of 3 years
ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance) Associate Cecchetti Classical Ballet, CSC-CICB, 2005

Teaching Experience;

Senior Ballet Teacher, Cheng Ballet Academy, SINGAPORE — 2016-2022
Ballet Teacher, The Ballet Garden, Tokyo – JAPAN — 2011 – 2015
Ballet Teacher, Maeda Ballet Studio, Shizuoka JAPAN — 1997 – 2012

“I am a passionate and caring person. I believe in inspiring my students to become better dancers than they thought they could ever be. I am a conscientious instructor and I believe good preparation is the key to success”

Megumi Ito is trained and/or mentored by;

Yoshie & Fujie Maeda
Founder & Artistic Director
Maeda Ballet, Japan

Anatoly Sidorov
Former Principal dancer and ballet master with Mikhailovsky Ballet in Russia.

Johanne Gingras & Catherine Glasser
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, Canada

Margaret Dalwood
The Alberta Ballet School, Canada

Diane van Schoor
Former ballet principal of White Lodge at The Royal Ballet School.