EXCLUSIVE ONE-DAY MASTERCLASS : MIAMI BACKSTAGE ACCESS
BEYOND THE RUNWAY
CERTIFICATION
Six intensive hours behind the velvet ropes of high-fashion production. Master high-pressure backstage protocols, speed execution for runway, and secure your place on the official agency talent roster.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST • MIAMI, FL
Strictly limited to 80 industry artists (40 hair / 40 makeup) · Afterpay and Affirm available · Paid in full at booking
🔒 Secure payment by Square · Official Industry Runway Certification & Agency Placement Included
CAREER TRAJECTORY // CALL SHEET STATUS
ENTER THE ROSTER
The difference between working backstage as an unpaid assist and being booked as agency-grade talent comes down to verified set readiness. Beyond the Runway is not an ordinary seminar; it is our primary recruitment pipeline.
Every certified graduate enters The Beauty Department's active staffing registry. When major fashion week presentations, commercial shoots, and editorial features land in Miami and regional hubs, rostered artists receive first-priority call sheet placements.
- Official inclusion in The Beauty Department verified call sheet roster
- Direct bookings for Miami Fashion Week & high-fashion editorial cycles
- Production-ready credentials reviewed by union department heads
MASTER ARTISTRY & RUNWAY DIRECTION
INDUSTRY LEADS
Train directly under elite backstage leaders who direct international Fashion Week teams, setting the production benchmark for global luxury campaigns.
CO-FOUNDER • HAIRSTYLIST • FASHION & PRODUCTION
KALISHA RIVERA
Kalisha Rivera is an international celebrity hairstylist and co-founder of The Beauty Department who has spent years building show teams for runway, film, print, and editorial productions. As Lead Hair Stylist at LA Fashion Week, she’s worked every side of a call sheet — and she created Beyond the Runway Certification because she kept meeting talented artists who couldn’t get in the room. Nobody was teaching the industry side. This class is what she wishes had existed when she was starting out.
- 18+ years in the professional beauty industry
- Runway, fashion, film & production experience nationwide + international
- Co-founder, The Beauty Department (professional hair & makeup talent agency)
INTERNATIONAL RUNWAY EXPERT • SIX-FIGURE INDUSTRY MENTOR
EMILY PAYNE
Celebrated runway hair architect and high-fashion editorial visionary. Emily mentors stylists in structural avant-garde execution, live-model rapid look conversions, and backstage hierarchy protocols that secure permanent agency bookings.
- Runway Hair Architect & Project Runway Alum
- Editorial Lead for Global Designer Lookbooks
- Specialist in 3-Minute Rapid Model Look Transitions
TANGIBLE GRADUATION ASSETS
WHAT YOU TAKE WITH YOU
Four essential, career-accelerating deliverables provided directly to every graduating artist upon departure.
DELIVERABLE 01
Official Certification
Signed industry credentials validating advanced backstage etiquette, pace mastery, and high-fashion runway execution.
DELIVERABLE 02
Official Roster Spot
Direct addition to The Beauty Department's active production booking database for upcoming fashion week team dispatches.
DELIVERABLE 03
Custom Kit List
A vetted, backstage-tested inventory blueprint detailing high-performance formulations, sanitation protocols, and rapid tools.
DELIVERABLE 04
Professional Photos
Studio-grade editorial imagery documenting your finished models on set, ready for high-resolution portfolio publication.
EXCLUSIVE INTAKE • MIAMI BACKSTAGE SESSION
STRICTLY LIMITED
80 total seats. Taught by 2 working leads. Strictly capped to guarantee direct one-on-one station oversight and preserve genuine runway work standards.
Backstage Capacity Status • 80-Seat Hard Limit
Paid in full at booking • Afterpay & Affirm available • Secure payment by Square
TUITION & PAYMENT OPTIONS
SECURE YOUR SPOT
Complete full-day editorial certification with zero hidden fees. Your $500 tuition covers intensive studio masterclasses, direct runway model collaboration, production kit access, and permanent industry roster placement.
FLEXIBLE FINANCING AT CHECKOUT
Choose to pay in full today or split into 4 interest-free bi-weekly payments of $125.00 using Afterpay or Affirm directly in the checkout window. No credit impact to apply.
CERTIFICATION PASS
$500
One-time investment : Paid in full or 4x $125 with Affirm/Afterpay
- Full Day Studio Intensive in Miami
- Official Runway Credential & Certificate
- Backstage Artist Roster Placement
- Live Runway Models & Studio Lighting
Instant confirmation : Secure 256-bit checkout powered by Square
OPERATIONAL PROTOCOLS
LOGISTICS & DETAILS
Strict operational timing governs backstage runway work. Review arrival check-in windows, equipment standards, and confirmed timeline coordination before reporting to set.
Afterpay and Affirm available at checkout • Paid in full at booking
What is the certified intensive schedule on December 2?
Training operates strictly from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST. Studio check-in opens promptly at 9:30 AM for station setup. We transition directly through backstage runway briefing, live demonstration blocks, hands-on production drills, and portfolio evaluation without dead time.
When and how will the exact Miami venue be announced?
The dedicated Miami, FL production studio location will be revealed directly to confirmed attendees on November 8, 2026 via secure email and SMS. The private facility features commercial lighting grids, runway stations, and dedicated parking.
What personal tools and materials am I required to bring?
Bring your personal, fully sanitized working kit (brushes, styling combs, essential hot tools, and standard hygiene setups). All specialized editorial cosmetics, production haircare lines, live agency models, and lighting setups are fully provided on set.
BEYOND THE RUNWAY • MIAMI 2026
The Beauty Department
A full-day intensive studio masterclass delivering high-fashion production essentials, backstage protocol, and verified industry credentials for professional hair & makeup artists.
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