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Preteen Party Time
Throw a Supermodel Bash
By Kendeyl Johansen
Why do so many girls want to model?
"It's exciting and very glamorous," says Monica Chan, instructor for the Barbizon School of Modeling in San Francisco.
Like Lane, Chan says that modeling classes improve self-esteem by teaching students how to present themselves with poise and confidence. Chan offers the following tips to ensure runway success for your young supermodels:
- Smile! People are nice and they'll smile back.
- Stand tall and don't slouch.
- Always look at the audience. There's nothing interesting to see on the floor or ceiling.
- Defeat nerves by meeting the audience's gaze. Focusing on someone else will make you forget that you're nervous.
Invite potential supermodels to the party well in advance. The girls will need plenty of time to burn up the phone lines planning their wardrobes. Each girl should bring two of her favorite outfits to model at the party. Remind everyone to include accessories to share with friends.
What should you do about a modeling ramp?
"Make one!" Mattson says. For her party, she bought several yards of red fabric from a discount store.
Buy approximately 30 feet if you can accommodate a long runway. The girls will love dancing down the red carpet. You can unroll the fabric outside if the weather cooperates, or slide the living room furniture to one side of the room an set the ramp up in the vacant space for an indoor show.
