DMV Qipao Fashion Dance Group

The founder and instructor of the Julia’s Fitness and Dance Class, has been leading students to exercise, fitness and dance every week since March 2020. Since 2014, teaching different styles dance classes every Sunday afternoon at Hope Chinese School, including Qipao dance, fat-burning bodybuilding dance, traditional Chinese dance and yoga dance classes. In addition, since 2016, as the principal assistant and teaching assistant of DMV Dance School, Mrs. Julia has led the pre-class warm-up and after-class stretching training for the dance classes every week. She also participated in the "Chinese Cultural Talent” training course held by the Overseas Chinese Cultural Office for three consecutive years, showing her enthusiasm and professional dedication to dance education.

Born in Shanghai, her ancestral home is Zhejiang. She was bathed in the influence of Jiangnan culture, especially influenced by her mother's love for the traditional Chinese Qipao, which has a deep feeling and recognition. Ms. Ziqian has been engaged in children's education in China and the United States for many years. She is currently the art director of the VA Qipao Association. She also taught students at Hope Chinese School. She has rich educational experience and has always been integrating and converging Chinese and Western cultures with her unique teaching methods. Because of her passion for Qipao culture, she consistently  participates in community cultural activities and performances with a group of ladies who also love Qipao culture.

She was born in Beijing and pursued her passion for fashion from an early age. She studied Fashion Design at the Beijing Fashion Institute and began immersing herself in the world of fashion shows at just 16. She kickstarted her career as a model with the Beijing Concept 98 Model Agency, participating in various fashion shows and prestigious events, including Beijing Fashion Week, award ceremonies, international auto shows, and more. She even graced the pages of fashion magazine Best. Her talent shone internationally when she took part in the “Chinese Ancient Costume Show” in the United Arab Emirates, earning local acclaim. In 2017, she worked as a Stylist at Macy’s in the United States before the onset of the pandemic.

Started dancing at the age of 7. At the Age of 13, he decided to make dancing a career. In 2008 he met Arianna. Their partnership started successfully, becoming the WDC Italian Amateur Champion in 2009.  They moved to the USA and turned professional in 2011 and currently, they are ranked 10th in the world in WDC Professional Ballroom Division.  They travel to Europe and Asia to compete and for training, ensuring to stay up to date with the information and knowledge of ballroom dancing.
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Gianni's Individual Accomplishments:

• SEMIFINALIST In Blackpool Under 21

• SEMIFINALIST At the International in London

• SEMIFINALIST at the German Open.

Gianni and Arianna's major accomplishments include:​

• 2017 UK Open RS Ballroom Winner

• 2nd Place 2017 Blackpool RS Ballroom

• 3rd Place 2013 International Championship RS Ballroom

• Quarter Finalist Blackpool Open Ballroom

• Semi-Finalist 2018 Asian Tour (Tokyo, Taipei, Shanghai, Hongkong)

Semi-finalist in all the major competitions as a professional :

• Blackpool

• International

• UK Open

2nd Place at the World Championship Classic Show Dance 2023

Born in South Italy. Started dancing at the age of 5. She loved all the styles, but ballet was her favorite. She started Latin and Ballroom at the age of 9. She won many comps in Italy for Ten Dance, Ballroom, and Latin. In 2008 she met Gianni. Their partnership started successfully, becoming the WDC Italian Amateur Champion in 2009.  They moved to the USA and turned professional in 2011 and currently, they are ranked 10th in the world in WDC Professional Ballroom Division.  They travel to Europe and Asia to compete and for training, ensuring to stay up to date with the information and knowledge of ballroom dancing.
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Gianni and Arianna's major accomplishments include:​

• 2017 UK Open RS Ballroom Winner

• 2nd Place 2017 Blackpool RS Ballroom

• 3rd Place 2013 International Championship RS Ballroom

• Quarter Finalist Blackpool Open Ballroom

• Semi-Finalist 2018 Asian Tour (Tokyo, Taipei, Shanghai, Hongkong)

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Semi-finalist in all the major competitions as a professional :

• Blackpool

• International

• UK Open

2nd Place at the World Championship Classic Show Dance 2023

Retired OB/GYN doctor ( professor ) in China. Came to US in 2019, currently living in Los Angeles. Started dance training in 10 and became a professional dancer in 13. Later changed career to medical doctor. Awarded individual runner-up in Hubei, Jingzhou Qipao contest in 2016, group champion in 2017. Adult model assessment senior tutor certificate, Qipao instructor of NACUAA ( North America Chinese University Alumni Alliance ) Los Angeles.

Professional music teacher, graduated from Shanxi College, majoring in music education, full-time music teacher in many private schools in Washington, D.C. music director of DMV Qipao Fashion Group, possesses internationally recognized senior music teacher qualification certificate and senior Montessori teacher Qualification certificate, 15 years of teaching experience, dedicated to children's music teaching, mature teaching system, familiar with children's educational psychology, good at teaching students in accordance with their aptitude, the personal courses launched are deeply recognized and loved by the majority of students and parents, educational philosophy: enter every student with love In the heart of a child!

Graduated from Central China Normal University, Peng Bo (Yoyo) brings 15 years of educational experience and is a fervent advocate and practitioner in the field. Since her arrival in the U.S. in 2012, she has founded two educational brands, dedicated to deepening cultural exchanges between China and the U.S., and serving both American and Chinese communities. As the Marketing Director of "DMV Qipao Fashion Group" she utilizes her passion and expertise to promote the culture of Qipao, orchestrating various activities to reveal the group's influence. Since 2018, Ms. Peng has turned her attention to the advancement of Asian women, initiating entrepreneurial forums and presiding as the chairwoman of the Asian American Women Entrepreneur Association in the U.S. Her commitment to supporting the holistic development of Asian women resonates with and advances the mission and vision of the “DMV Qipao Fashion Group”, fostering female empowerment and the continuation of Asian cultural heritage.

Ashley learned piano in childhood and participated in domestic concerts and competitions for many times. She studied piano under Professor Wu Yan, a national first-class performer, president of the Heilongjiang Piano Society, and dean of the Art College of Harbin Normal University.

Personal experience: Ashley worked as a piano assistant in the "Wu Yan Piano School" founded by Professor Wu Yan. She graduated from Rutgers and formed a band on the Douglass campus.