Modeling Schools for Girls
Modeling has long been a desired profession for young women looking to travel the world, be seen in magazines and perhaps break into acting or other entertainment professions. While the world's most famous female models like Heidi Klum, Kate Moss and Giselle Bundchen are known for being tall and willowy, the fashion and advertising world uses models of all ages, shapes and sizes. Girls looking to find an agent or learn the ins and outs of modeling may elect to take classes at a modeling school. However, it is important to note that modeling schools charge money and none can guarantee a career in modeling. You should research and understand any financial obligations prior to signing a contract with any modeling agency or school.
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Barbizon Modeling and Acting Centers
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According to its website, the Barbizon Modeling School started in New York City in 1939. The school has locations in more than 200 cities and runs its own modeling agencies in addition to the schools.
Barbizon has a division specifically for female models, with concentrations in both commercial print modeling and fashion modeling. Students in the female modeling program take many classes including those that cover personality development, nutrition and exercise, hair, skin and nail care and showmanship. There are also workshops covering talk shows and fashion. Of course, the school also offers classes specific to modeling, including product modeling, professional photo movement, runway techniques and model manners.
Barbizon Modeling and Acting Centers
barbizonmodeling.com
John Robert Powers Acting and Modeling School
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The John Robert Powers Modeling School is named for its founder, who established America's first modeling agency in 1923. The school itself has been around for more than 80 years. On its website, John Robert Powers Modeling School boasts Grace Kelly, Diana Ross, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Lauren Bacall as graduates.
The school is a franchise system, which means different locations are operated by independent owners. There are locations in more than 25 states, Canada and Guam.
John Robert Powers Modeling School
310-887-3810
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Julie Nation Academy for Modeling and Talent
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The Julie Nation Academy for Modeling and Talent began in 1972. The school is located in Santa Rosa, California, and offers training for fashion and photo models and high fashion models. The school offers classes in personal development along with acting courses. According to its website, the school has an A+ ranking with the Better Business Bureau.
The Julie Nation Academy also offers workshops featuring booking agents from national magazines such as "Seventeen." In addition to regular classes, the school provides a summer day camp for girls interested in modeling who don't have time to take classes during the school year.
Julie Nation Model and Talent Management Company
WaterFall Towers
2455 Bennett Valley Road Suite 110A
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
707-575-8585
julienation.com
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- Photo Credit fashion model image by Paul Hill from Fotolia.com
