Preparing for State…the Do’s and Do-Not’s!
With the North Dakota International Pageant right around the
corner, it is important to be the most prepared you can be! This time last year, I was in FULL
preparation mode! Here are some tips and
items that you need to make sure get taken care of before the big weekend. Remember, doing these all in a timely manner
will help ease your mind and reduce stress, after all the pageant is just over
six weeks away!
1.
Pageant Coach!
What is this you may ask?! A pageant
coach is someone who focuses solely on getting you read for your busy
weekend. From interview to the stage
they are masters in their domain. Having
a pageant coach was THE BEST decision I ever made. Not only did they make me stand out from the
competition but also they boosted my self-esteem and confidence for the stage.
2.
Paperwork: As we all know there is required
paperwork that needs to be completed for the pageant. This paperwork is what the judges will see
and base their private interview off. Make
sure to spend time on this! Find things
to discuss that are unique to you and your platform. Have someone, or multiple people proof-read
as well. Last but not least, have
someone who has experience in graphic design help design your ad page and platform
page. Remember YOU want to stand out
from everyone else!
3.
Wardrobe: Be looking on point the entire
weekend! Your wardrobe should reflect
your personality and be tasteful at the same time. With every division there are different
expectations. Some good rules of thumb
would be to look at past queens in the division you will be competing in to get
ideas, pinterest, and a pageant coach!
Don’t try to be someone else!
Judges love to see everyone’s individual style and how they carry
themselves.
4.
Fitness: In the International system, we have
fitness wear which is great! What’s even
greater is that you don’t have to be a certain size to wear it. Be mindful of your health these coming weeks
leading up to pageant weekend. Are you
leading a healthy lifestyle (nutrition and fitness)? Are you setting a good example of what
healthy is? Remember “healthy” is not a
size!
5.
Practice!!!!!!!!!! I cannot stress this
enough! From mock interviews to stage
walking, practice, practice, practice!
The more you are prepared, the less stress you will be and the more
natural it will all come to you. Have
your friends and family record you; use a pageant coach, etc. It does not hurt to have too much practice.
I hope I have left you all with some good information to get
to where you need to be. If you have any
questions, please reach out to me. Good
luck in your journey to the crown!
Keeping Families Close,
Laura Schmidt
Mrs. North Dakota International 2018