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Pageant Bootcamp

Monday, 15 April 2013 12:36

boot campGet ready for the upcoming pageant season with the second annual Pageant Bootcamp in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Get yourself into shape with presentations, breakout sessions, mock interviews, head shots, and more. Keynote speaker and 2013 Miss America judge Katie Stam Irk helps attendees become their best selves. Choose among breakout sessions on everything from hair and makeup to stage presence to what judges are looking for. 

Sunday, May 19, 2013
IPFW Campus, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
$55 per person in advance*
Attendees 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult
*Special packages available. E-mail MissNortheastAppearances@gmail.com for more information or for a registration form. 

Attendees of the event will rotate through the following breakout sessions: 

Hair and MakeupLearn age-appropriate hair styles and makeup techniques for interview and stage.

Modeling and Walking Stage presence is everything. Walk the runway and get immediate assistance and feedback.

Wardrobe SelectionWhat style gown is best for your body type? Learn tips for selecting your perfect competition wardrobe. 

What Judges Look For Get the inside scoop on what judges are looking for so that you can put your best foot forward. 

In addition to these sessions, speakers will present their expertise on all the essential pageant-ready topics. 

Meet the Presenters:

Fernando and Michelle Fernandez
Owners of The Hair Dept. specialize in hair and makeup for special events.

Emily Hart
MIss Indiana USA 2013 and former Miss America Organization titleholder. Emily competes for the title of Miss USA in June.

Megan Meadors
Miss Indiana 2008 and former Indianapolis Colts Cheerleader, who went bald for a cause on national TV.

Nicole Pollard
Miss Indiana 2009 and 2010 Miss America finalist. She earned praise for her excellent interview skills. 

Ashley (Tucker) Swathwood
Former titleholder and owner of Ashely Rene's one-stop pageant shop in Elkhart, Indiana.

Other events: 

Shop Ashley Rene's of Elkhart will set up shop in the ballroom.

Head shots Willyum Photography is offering a fifteen minute photo session for $30

Private Mock Interview Session Get critiqued in a private mock interview session for $20

Head shot and mock interview sessions will take place during break out sessions. 

Find out more by e-mailing MissNortheastAppearances@gmail.com

Source: Miss IPFW and Miss Northeast Scholarship pageants