Feel
Take Mr. Du's class
You do the exercises yourself. You feel why each one is built the way it is.
Stop copying what you see online
Know why it works. Teach with conviction.
Two days in the studio with Mr. Runqiao Du.Take his class. Watch him coach. Then teach while he coaches you.
Register · $997 Regular price. All sales are final. No refunds.
When
December 16–17, 2026Wed 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Thu 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where
Metropolitan Ballet Theatre220 Perry Pkwy #8, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
For
Ballet teachers2+ years teaching
Seats
1 of 20 seats takenIn person
Tuition
$997Regular price
The real problem
A correction only works when it makes sense.
- You learned the exercise from a video. You know how it goes.
- A student asks why it's built that way. You're not sure.
- So the correction comes out as a guess. The dancer can hear it.
These two days are about the why. Understand it, and you teach it with conviction.
2days in the studio
3rounds, every day
20teachers, at most
How each day works
Three rounds. Both days.
See
Watch him coach real students
You see the correction, the reason behind it, and the change in the dancer.
Do
Teach while he coaches you
You run the exercise. He corrects your teaching in the moment.
The two days
Three rounds, then one focus.
Day 1Wed, Dec 16 · 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Port de bras and the upper body
- Feel
Teacher class with Mr. Du
Feel a clear upper body, back and épaulement in your own body.
- See
Live student coaching
Watch him find and fix upper-body problems while the class keeps moving.
- Do
You teach. He coaches you.
You run short class segments. He works on your words, timing and demonstration.
- Focus
Sickled feet
Where sickling starts, and what to give at barre, center and on the floor.
Day 2Thu, Dec 17 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
From class to variation
- Feel
Teacher class with Mr. Du
Connect the upper body and the legs, so you teach the dancer as one instrument.
- See
How he coaches variations
He coaches students through variations and explains each choice.
- Do
You coach. He gives feedback.
You coach students through variations. He tells you what to fix first, and how to say it.
- Focus
Turnout
How turnout is built in class, held through every step, and carried into the variation.
Session times come by email after you register.
Your teacher
Mr. Runqiao Du
- Trained at the Shanghai School of Dance
- Nearly 20 years as a principal dancer with The Washington Ballet
- Danced with The Suzanne Farrell Ballet
- Former Artistic Director of the Kirov Academy of Ballet of Washington, D.C.
- Leads DUCON
What you leave with
The material, and a plan.
You take home
- The class material from both days
- A training plan for your own students
Bonus
- DUCON Observation from Dec 18–23
Who it's for
- Ballet teachers with 2 or more years of teaching
December 16–17, 2026 · Gaithersburg, MD
$997
Regular price.
All sales are final. No refunds.
Emergency? You can transfer or roll over your seat once (30 days' notice).
Bringing 3 or more teachers from one studio? Email support@runqiaodu.com about group options.
1 of 20 seats taken.
Registration stops when they're paid.
Questions
Before you register.
What are the hours?
Wed, Dec 16: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Thu, Dec 17: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Session times come by email.
What should I wear?
Ballet class attire. You will take class.
Will I teach in front of others?
Yes. Mr. Du coaches you while you teach. That is the third round of each day.
Who is it for?
For ballet teachers with 2 or more years of teaching experience.
Where is it?
Metropolitan Ballet Theatre, 220 Perry Pkwy #8, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. Open in Maps.
What is the bonus pass?
Includes the DUCON Winter observation pass from December 18.
Can I get a refund?
All sales are final. No refunds. If an emergency stops you from coming, you can transfer your seat to another teacher, or roll it over once to a future intensive. Tell us at least 30 days before Day 1.
What happens after I register?
You get a confirmation email with the address, the hours and what to wear. Session times follow by email.