Master Class: Ballet with Dance Theatre of Harlem
Vail Mountain School
MASTER CLASS: BALLET WITH CHUN WAI CHAN
Refine your ballet technique with Chun Wai Chan in this masterclass. From Guangzhou Art School to Houston Ballet to the New York City Ballet where is the first dancer of Chinese descent to be appointed a Principal dancer. Chan’s diverse experience and unique journey to the top of the dance world will provide an inspiring master class not to be missed.
EVENT DETAILS
The Vail Dance Festival hosts a series of Master Classes each summer with Festival artists from July 25 – August 5. Students have the opportunity to take classes from some of the dance world’s best and brightest in ballet, tap, jazz, repertory, ballroom and more.
- This class will be taught at an advanced level and is intended for pre-professional students. Must be 14 years or older to participate.
- Classes are 80 minutes long.
- Please check in 15 minutes prior to class in the Vail Mountain School lobby.
CLASS ATTIRE:
Proper dance shoes are required for each class. No rings, dangling earrings, or necklaces. Hair should be neatly pulled back into a bun or ponytail.
- Women – Solid-colored leotard with pink, white, black, or skin-colored tights. Ballet shoes or appropriate footwear for non-ballet classes required (barefoot or socks are not permitted unless specified by the instructor). Demi skirt is optional.
- Men – Solid colored t-shirt, dance pants or tights. Ballet shoes or appropriate footwear for non-ballet classes are required (barefoot or socks are not permitted unless specified by the instructor).
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Ticketing
VAIL MOUNTAIN SCHOOL | 9:00AM-10:20AM
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
$30 | participate
$15 | observe (parent, guardian, or dance instructor)
**Ticket sales close at 8:00pm the night before the class.
Meet the Performers
Chun Wai Chan
Mr. Chan was born in Guangdong, China, in 1992 and trained at the Guangzhou Art School from 2004 to 2010. In 2010 he was finalist at the Prix de Lausanne, Switzerland, which earned him a full scholarship to study with...