Students - Runqiao Du

Students Program

August 14 – 26, 2023

Gaithersburg, MD

Students Program

August 14 – 26, 2023

Gaithersburg, MD

This super-intensive is geared towards professional students with a primary focus on classical ballet technique & classical variation coaching.

Weekly classical mock competitions & direct feedback from jury members & international faculty to help students prepare for the upcoming competition season.

Audition required. Must be 10 years old or older.

What Our Students Say

This program is NOT for beginners in ballet OR dancers who have already won multiple 1st places and have been invited to professional companies.

SUCCESS FORMULA

Classical Ballet Training

Primary focus of the training will be the Vaganova Method including daily technique & pointe classes.

Students will receive individualized corrections every class to help them improve technique most relevant to them and their variations.

Classical Ballet Training

Primary focus of the training will be the Vaganova Method including daily technique & pointe classes.

Students will receive individualized corrections every class to help them improve technique most relevant to them and their variations.

1-on-1 Variation Coaching

Bring your variation you would like to master before your competitions or performances.

Our teachers are experts in teaching classical variations as they studied closely with the original versions and coached some of the world’s most accomplished dancers.

Every student will receive 1-on-1 coaching 20 to 30 minutes every day of this program to refine their variation.

1-on-1 Variation Coaching

Bring your variation you would like to master before your competitions or performances.

Our teachers are experts in teaching classical variations as they studied closely with the original versions and coached some of the world’s most accomplished dancers.

Every student will receive 1-on-1 coaching 20 to 30 minutes every day of this program to refine their variation.

Mock Competitions

Students receive real-life competition simulation to best prepare for upcoming competitions.

Receive live feedback from judges and teachers on the unique, positive aspects of your performance as well as corrections & advice.

This has been successful in increasing students’ confidence in their technique, artistry, and overall presentation.

Mock Competitions

Students receive real-life competition simulation to best prepare for upcoming competitions.

Receive live feedback from judges and teachers on the unique, positive aspects of your performance as well as corrections & advice.

This has been successful in increasing students’ confidence in their technique, artistry, and overall presentation.

MEET YOUR

EXPERT TEACHERS

CHOOSE YOUR ACCESS

2-Week

Access

$2799

Full Training Program
Performance Opportunity
Performance Video
10 Virtual Classes Included
($200 value)

1-Week

Access

$1499

Full Training Program
Performance Opportunity
Performance Video
10 Virtual Classes Included
($200 value)

**Students who have previously joined us for 2 weeks have experienced undeniable progression
in their ballet technique and performance.**

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
9:00 - 10:30 AM	Ballet Technique	Ballet Technique	Ballet Technique	Ballet Technique	Ballet Technique	Ballet Technique
10:30 - 12:00 PM	Pointe/Repertoire	Pointe/Repertoire	Pointe/Repertoire	Pointe/Repertoire	Pointe/Repertoire	Rehearsal
12:00 - 1:00 PM	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Performance
1:00 - 2:00 PM	Ballet Technique	Ballet Technique	Ballet Technique	Ballet Technique	Ballet Technique	Mock Competition
2:00 - 4:00 PM	Variation Coaching	Variation Coaching	Variation Coaching	Variation Coaching	Variation Coaching	-
4:00 - 6:00 PM	Private Lessons	Private Lessons	Private Lessons	Private Lessons	Private Lessons	-

Actual schedule may vary during the event.

How the Audition Works

You will attend one of our regular virtual classes with Mr. Du listed below.

Upon assessment, we will send you your results within 1 week after completing your audition class.

If the dates & times do not work for you, please email us at support@runqiaodu.com.

Video auditions are also available. See below.

Audition Form

Dancer's Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Age(Required)

Must be at least 10 years of age. Special requests can be made by emailing us at support@runqiaodu.com.

Current School(Required)

Years of Ballet Experience(Required)

Years of Pointe Experience(Required)

Select how you'd like to audition(Required)

Attend Live Zoom Class

Submit Video Audition

Submit Video URL(Required)

Please upload your video to Youtube or Vimeo and place the URL here. Please ensure that the video is either public or unlisted so that we can view. Video must show combinations of plié, tendu, and center adagio.

Select the class to attend:(Required)

Monday 4:30-6:00 PM EST

Monday 6:30-8:00 PM EST

Tuesday 7:00-8:30 AM EST

Tuesday 6:00-7:30 PM EST

Thursday 7:00-8:30 AM EST

Saturday 10:30-12:00 PM EST

After you select the day and time, you will be selecting the date of your audition.

Date of Audition(Required)

Parent's Information

Parent's Name(Required)

First Last

Parent's Phone(Required)

Parent's Email(Required)

Payment

Audition Fee

Price:

Total

Credit Card(Required)

Card Details

Cardholder Name

I agree to the Terms of Service, liability waiver & media release.

Must be 18 and over to sign this agreement.

Terms of Service

Liability Waiver

I, the undersigned, In consideration of being allowed to participate in an event or program sponsored by Runqiao Du, LLC’, understand and expressly assume all risks involved in connection with dance instruction, rehearsal, training, and performance at Runqiao Du, LLC, whether in person or through remote learning via the internet, including but not limited to risk of bodily injury occurring as a result of contact with other students, instructors, walls, equipment, floors, structural poles, and other objects located in or near dance studios or in any location at which dance instruction, rehearsal, training, or performance Is taking place, or my physical condition or physical limitations, and I warrant that I am physically fit and able to participate in all activities involved in dance instruction, rehearsal, training and Performance and assume the risk of such.

I hereby irrevocably release, waive, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless Runqiao Du, LLC, its successors and assigns, its oficers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents, and their heirs, executors, and administrators (“RELEASES”) from any and all claims, demands, suits, actions, causes of action, costs, ‘expenses, losses, awards, judgments, injuries or damages (including reasonable attorney fees and related costs incurred by any of the RELEASEES) caused or alleged to have been caused by RELEASEES to me ormy child/children in connection with his/her/their/my participation or engagement in any Runqiao Du, LLC program including, but not limited to, claims arising out of dance instruction, rehearsal, training, and performances, provided by Runqiao Du, LLC whether caused by negligence or otherwise, and whether for bodily injury, property damage, or loss or otherwise, which I may ever have against the RELEASEES.

I HAVE READ THE ABOVE WAIVER, RELEASE, AND INDEMNIFICATION OF LIABILITY AND I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM VOLUNTARILY GIVING UP CERTAIN RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT.

Media Release:

I understand, accept and grant permission for images/video/audio of myself or my child/children to be published or exhibited for editorial and/or publicity purposes without limitation or reservation or prior inspection. I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the Use of the images/video/audio, I further release Runqiao Du, LLC, its successors and assigns, its officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents, and their heirs, executors, and administrators from any and all claims, including, but not limited to, those based on libel, invasion of privacy or violation of any right of publicity. The absence of, or lack of explicit mention to a specific claim does not limit the extent of the application of this agreement. This consent shall be irrevocable,

I attest that I am at least 18 years of age and I accept and agree to the above terms on my own behalf.

*There are no refunds for this program.*

Need help deciding if this would be a good fit for you?

Schedule a call with our team!

Hotels

Closest hotel to the studio is Comfort Inn Shady Grove.

Downtown Crown and Rio Lakefront have many great restaurants.

Studio

Berrend Dance Centre

9264 Gaither Rd,

Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Partners

Making this experience possible.

FAQ

Where is this going to be held?

We have rented out a studio in Gaithersburg, MD to host this event!

Is Mr. Du teaching?

Yes! Mr. Du will be doing his best to make sure that he’s teaching every day. We’ve also invited top-class teachers for this special event.

What prior experience do you need?

For Adults and Students, if you have participated in one of our virtual classes, you will know the standard and expectations from each class.

Please try this class below to see if you will be able to follow along without any major issues.

Is there a virtual portion of this event?

This entire experience is in-person.