Tips on Children's Beauty Pageants
There are a variety of levels in children's beauty pageants that range from professional to amateur. Contact a pageant organizer prior to the event to discuss the expectations of the pageant, the requirements and what to bring, as these details can make or break a pageant experience. While many experienced and professional pageant participants often keep a staff on hand for makeup, hair and coaching, with careful planning and attention to details, you can also cover all these factors yourself.
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Research
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Research the type of pageant you are entering. There are typically three types of children's beauty pageants: full glitz, hobby glitz or natural. The full glitz pageants are the most competitive and most professional. These are the types of pageants seen on shows and on the news that often feature children who are spray tanned, use hair extensions, false eye lashes, excessive makeup and even false teeth. A natural pageant, as it sounds, encourages the showcasing of a child's natural beauty. A hobby glitz pageant will fall in between the two.
Rehearse
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Rehearse all speeches, poses, walks and acts or talents well in advance of the pageant date. Run through each category of the pageant and rehearse all routines until they are memorized. Rehearse the routines and pageant walks in full costume to weed out any potential costume malfunctions. For a talent, the costume can impact the way the child performs. Practicing in full costume will help prepare the child for the actual performance.
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Be Prepared
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Come to the pageant equipped with the means of tackling a variety of challenges or mishaps. A needle and thread, in the color of each costume is critical to repairing any last minute tears or loose seams. Extra makeup, hair products, a cordless curling iron, a mirror and even band-aids are also advisable. Bring extra copies of head shots, any application paper work or registration paper work. Having additional outfits and shoes on hand can also come in handy.
Attitude
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The attitude of the child will be noticed and likewise important on and off stage. Be courteous and polite to all other contestants, their families and especially the pageant judges, organizers and staff members. The pageant officials will want to award a child who is pleasant when she is both onstage and back stage. Punctuality for all events and appearances is also crucial. Show up at least a few minutes early to each aspect of the pageant. Keeping anyone waiting will give the child a spoiled and inconsiderate reputation.
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References
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