
Heerin Kim founded the non-profit organization #1080658-7 – Navillera Korean Performing Arts Development (NKPAD) in August 2018 for education and performance arts in many different areas such as dance and music etc.
We are the first professional studio in Toronto that teaches Korean traditional dance since we moved to this current location in September 2019. Our dedication is to train many talented dancers working with the best professionals.
Recent History
August 23, 2025
Toronto Korean Festival at Mel Lastman Square
August 8-9, 2025
Sogochum workshop hosted by Korean Educational Centre in Canada, U of T
May 24, 2025
Asian Heritage Market, The Well
May 17, 2025
BACKYARD: Asian Night Market, STACKT market
August 25, 2024
Toronto Korean Festival at Mel Lastman Square
May 24, 2024
Asian and South Asian Heritage Month Gala Concert
hosted by The Ontario Pops Orchestra at Glen Gould Studio
May 22, 2024
AHM concert at Innis Town Hall, U of T
February 9, 2024
Lunar New Year Event at North York Genera Hospital
January 31, 2024
Happy Lunar New Year 2024 at Centennial College
November 12, 2023
Celebrating a Life of Dance & Culture at Meridian Arts Center Studio Theatre
October 12, 2023
Korean Cultural Night hosted by Consulate General of the Republic of Korea
July 28, 2023
TIFF Reception Performance at TIFF Bell Lightbox
July 22, 2023
Fort Henry Tattoo at 1 Fort Henry Dr Kingston
June 17, 2023
Hong Fook Gala at Hilton Garden Inn, Markham
June 3, 2023
Sarangbang Project 2023; In-yeon(인연) at Alumnae Theatre Company
January 17 - 19, 2023
Workshop "Korean Culture Week" at Laurier University
June, 2022
TVO Kids "Backyard Beats - Sogo" Choreography, Cultural Consultant, Performance
May 14 - 15, 2022
Sarangbang Project 2022; Breathe(숨) Presented by TKDC at 57 Glen Cameron Road, Markham
May 19, 2022
Sogo Chum workshop at St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School in Oakvill
April 24 - 29, 2022
Workshop for "Cross Sea" theater team in Montreal
Founder & Director

Hee Rin Kim has been dancing more than 40 years. She was born in Seoul and grew up until she came to Canada after her marriage. In Korea, she graduated from Sungeui Women University with a Korean dance degree then moved onto Yejun Dance Company to perform and train students at Jungkyung Dance Ecole located in Daechi-dong in Seoul. After she moved to Canada, she’s been a member of KDSSC for 16 years since 2000 and has experienced various performances and choreographies. After all, she established Navillera Korean Performing Arts Development (NKPAD) in 2018.
Recent History
January 17 - 19, 2022
Workshop "Korea Culture Week" at Laurier University
June, 2022
TVO Kids "Backyard Beats - Sogo" - Choreography / Cultural Consultant / Performance
May 14 - 15, 2022
Artistic Director / Choreography / Performance for "Sarang Bang project ; Breathe" in NKPAD
May 19, 2022
Workshops for Sogo Chum at St. Andrew Catholic Elemeltary School in Oakvill
April 24 - 29, 2022
workshops for "Cross Sea theater team" in Montreal
CCA Career Development Program(Pending) | Canada 2016
OAC Career Development Program | Canada 2015
Korean Dance Studies Societ of Canada Toronto | Toronto 1999-2002
Soongui Women’s College Seoul, South Korea | 1993 - 1995
Kye Sung High School Seoul, South Korea | 1989 - 1992
Director, Navillera Korean Dance Company | Toronto 2016 - Present
Board of Director, Namsadang (UNESCO Intangible Heritage of Hymanity) - Daejun district | South Korea 2015
Instructor, Hanmaeum Seonwon Temple | Toronto 2007 - Present
Choreographer, Freelance | Toronto 2005 - Present
Core Visioning Team & Instructor, Korean Dance Studies Society of Canada | Toronto 1999 - 2015
Instructor, Jungkyung Dance Academy | South Korea 1995 - 1998
OAC’s Access and Career Development Program | Ontario 2015
Kiwanis Dance Festival | Ontario 2002
World Friendship Dance Competition | South Korea 1992
National Korean Dance Competition | South Korea 1991
World Friendship Dance Competition | South Korea 1990
Asialicious Carnival | Toronto 2020
2020 Lunar New Year Celebration at Centenial College | Toronto 2020
2020 Lunar New Year Celebration at Seneca College | Toronto 2020
One Sky Festival @ Waterloo University | Waterloo 2019
Korean Veterans Annual Luncheon @ Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre | Toronto 2019
Nirvana The Connected Oneness at Toronto Centre For The Arts | Toronto 2018
The Shadow of Love at Dancemakers’ Studio | Toronto 2014
Canada Arirang at Toronto Centre For The Arts | Toronto 2014
Korean Day in Montreal | Montreal 2014
K-dance Refolution at Toronto Centre For The Arts | Toronto 2013
Byeong Pung (Dance Drama) and Journey at Toronto Centre For The Arts | Toronto 2011
Han-ca Gala | Ottawa 2011
The Thundering Roar at Toronto Centre For The Arts | Toronto 2011
Woon Ryuk at Betty Oliphant Theatre | Toronto 2010
Gong-mu-do-ha-ga at Premir Dance Theatre | Toronto 2006
Roots Revitalized, Sword Dance, and Farewell at Premir Dance Theatre | Toronto 2005
Legendary Tales at Premir Dance Theatre | Toronto 2004
Symbiosys: A Harmony of Light and Sound at Betty Oliphant Theatre | Toronto 2003
Ji-chenchum, Dance as a Ritual at Korean Culture Centre | Seoul 2002
Mudang Chum, Fan Dance at Korean Culture Centre | Seoul 2001
Shin Myung, Mask Dance, Shaking the Spirit at Korean Culture Centre | Seoul 2000
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