Six students from the Performance program at the College of Art and Design received honors in the Tianjin division of the Shanliquan 2026 China Professional Model Selection Competition. Five were named to the Tianjin Top Ten, and one received the Best Figure Award.

Industry professionals evaluated competitors on appearance, runway technique and stage presence. The TUST students demonstrated professional preparation and a range of approaches to fashion presentation.

Sun Qishuo, third from right.

Established in 2007, TUST's Performance program integrates theory and practice through a curriculum centered on performance, teaching and choreography. It prepares students with training in artistic aesthetics and professional performance and uses stage practice and competitions to strengthen applied skills.

From left: Sun Zijia, first; Chen Siqi, third; Wang Xinyi, fourth. From right: Lin Shurun, first; Sun Fang, fifth.

In recent years, students from the program have also received awards in national events including the Longteng Elite China Professional Model Competition and the China College Student Fashion Model Competition. The latest Tianjin Top Ten results add to the program's competition record.

Maidina Abulaiti, Best Figure Award; Sun Fang, Top Ten.

Lin Shurun, Top Ten; Chen Siqi, Top Ten.

Wang Xinyi, Top Ten; Sun Qishuo, Top Ten.

Sun Zijia, Top Ten.

The students who performed strongly in the Tianjin selection may have an opportunity to advance to the national final. The university will continue to develop the Performance program and prepare graduates for the fashion industry.