Dani, you are 1000% correct to expect the unexpected. I was doing an original monologue for my talent. My coach made me focus on projecting my voice for a whole coaching session and it annoyed me so much because I hate being super loud. But when I got to the pageant- THE SOUND SYSTEM WASN"T WORKING!! So guess who had to project?! Expect the unexpected ladies!!
Yess!! Same thing happened to me, I wrote a poem. The contestant who had her talent before mine with earpiece mic, sound system wasn't working and so did when i spoke on the mic. And I had remembered to project my voice based off from theatre class in high school where we had no stage and no sound system.
If you are serious about the pageant, I agree a coach will really help. My girls (3 daughters participated) did small local pageants. Yes, they won, but it didn't really feel like a victory with so few competing. During each pageant we would all learned something new. Eventually we learned enough for one daughter to get the state title twice ( different age groups). We did eventually get a coach after a really bad experience at a pageant group we hadn't worked with before. They literally destroyed my daughter's self image. They did so many things that were inappropriate to do and say to a contestant. She lost her confidence. The coach worked with her twice. She won her next title. She went back and was coached one time for the state title. She won. But honestly if the girls had gone to a coach for the first one they would have started from a much stronger place.
Pageants cost money, what they don't tell you is that if you win you will need several new wardrobe items, that you will be doing fundraisers and the financial output will continue. Even giving up your title you will want to do something for the contestants in your age range...a small gift that adds up when there are many contestants.
Good idea to bring snacks to a rehearsal especially if it's more than 3 hours long - my first pageant did tell us this a few times and didn't always remind us for the optional rehearsals. At my first local pageant in 2019, I even had to take a Lyft early in the morning from my dorm and be there 8am. It was finals season and my junior year of college so I went a bit behind on the pageant paperwork and remember stuck til 1am in the computer lab and went back again 7am to finish printing.. and didn't have enough time for breakfast and of course they had no snacks at the rehearsal where we stood in line to submit paperwork and someone from the Teen division offered me a breakfast bar :) Very nice of her
Wow wish I saw your RUclips before today my daughter had her first pageant today for east coast USA but definitely will keep wat king you channel your amazing 😉🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Channel those nerves into excitement. If you view interview was something to feel nervous about, you'll feel nerves. But if you tell yourself it's something you look forward to, through a positive lens, you'll feel much more at ease.
Dani, can you do zoom colab with a male pageant candidate? I am pretty sure there are different perpectives between people who participate in female pageants and male pageants.
3:10-- TRUE. Catriona Gray specifically mentioned that just before the eve gown round in MU 2018, she was changing in a dark ramped corner backstage and held only a small (compact-sized, presumably) mirror to fix herself -- and she was in such a rush and the background was such a riot.
Hi Dani, I love this helpful video. I am a Georgia teen wanting to get into the pageant community and start competing, but I do not know where the right level is to start at to build up a small base and not be far away from state competitions such as Miss Georgia Teen USA. If you could give a bit of guidance I would really appreciate it
I'm very thankful to your video because it helps me the most, I hope in this first time of my pageant I will learned that I will use in the future, thank you 🥰
One pageant my dressing room was a tent with no light, no mirrors or any outlets to touch up your hair. We were in the dark. The tent was in the area behind the stage 💀
I’m entering my first pageant this November, I’ll be in the teen division am I not aloud to have other people do my hair and makeup or do I have to do that myself?
I was about 3-4 when I did my first pageant and got 1st runner up, now its 12 years later and I wanna get back into them but hace no clue where to start lol
I wanna do our schools pageant next year. My mom isn’t too thrilled about it, I don’t know why. It just seems like a fun experience. I don’t really care if I get lots of titles or even any, it just seems like a good thing to experience. Any tips?
That can be difficult. Great communication is key. Maybe you could share with her the benefits of competing in a pageant or show her some examples of pageants and how they can be positive for young women.
i’m going to my first ever pageant in like 15 days and i know a little info but not very much i’ve also don’t know much about pageants so any tips would be great!!
@@DaniWalker I got first runner up for my age group this past Saturday and it was my first pageant my first time being on stage and my first time dancing in front of a large crowd
A pageant coach. Different coaches offer different services. Some only focus on interview for example. I however coach for all areas of competition. (Interview, gown, on stage question, introduction, wardrobe styling, branding, etc.)
Dani, you are 1000% correct to expect the unexpected. I was doing an original monologue for my talent. My coach made me focus on projecting my voice for a whole coaching session and it annoyed me so much because I hate being super loud. But when I got to the pageant- THE SOUND SYSTEM WASN"T WORKING!! So guess who had to project?! Expect the unexpected ladies!!
Hahaha yes 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Yess!!
Same thing happened to me, I wrote a poem. The contestant who had her talent before mine with earpiece mic, sound system wasn't working and so did when i spoke on the mic. And I had remembered to project my voice based off from theatre class in high school where we had no stage and no sound system.
Needed this! I just competed in my first pageant in January and for SECOND RUP!!! All my judge's feedback was positive too!
Congratulations on your placement 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
@@DaniWalker thank you so much! Hopefully I’ll compete in more this summer and fall!
If you are serious about the pageant, I agree a coach will really help. My girls (3 daughters participated) did small local pageants. Yes, they won, but it didn't really feel like a victory with so few competing. During each pageant we would all learned something new. Eventually we learned enough for one daughter to get the state title twice ( different age groups).
We did eventually get a coach after a really bad experience at a pageant group we hadn't worked with before. They literally destroyed my daughter's self image. They did so many things that were inappropriate to do and say to a contestant. She lost her confidence. The coach worked with her twice. She won her next title. She went back and was coached one time for the state title. She won. But honestly if the girls had gone to a coach for the first one they would have started from a much stronger place.
First pageant for me - age 19. Second one - age 50 (this year!). Just trying it for fun!
Get it boo!!! So proud of you.
Pageants cost money, what they don't tell you is that if you win you will need several new wardrobe items, that you will be doing fundraisers and the financial output will continue. Even giving up your title you will want to do something for the contestants in your age range...a small gift that adds up when there are many contestants.
Hey Dani! Thank goodness you made this video because I'm going to be competing in my first pageant at Miss Maryland Teen USA!
OOOO!! You're going to have so much fun! I competed as a Miss for the 1st time in 2019 but the whole weekend was amazing. Congrats!!
@@allysonwallace9419 Thank you so much!
I'll be watching this pageant this year! Good luck!
@@rosemilan3149 Thank you!
I am going to be competing too, what’s your insta?
Good idea to bring snacks to a rehearsal especially if it's more than 3 hours long - my first pageant did tell us this a few times and didn't always remind us for the optional rehearsals. At my first local pageant in 2019, I even had to take a Lyft early in the morning from my dorm and be there 8am. It was finals season and my junior year of college so I went a bit behind on the pageant paperwork and remember stuck til 1am in the computer lab and went back again 7am to finish printing.. and didn't have enough time for breakfast and of course they had no snacks at the rehearsal where we stood in line to submit paperwork and someone from the Teen division offered me a breakfast bar :) Very nice of her
Yessssss 🙌🏼 I always brought snacks
Thanks for this reminder Dani, I think my expectations have been high about my first one coming up in July. But I'm ready for the experience.
Your videos are so helpful! I’m competing at NAM Alabama for the teen division in July and I love getting tips from you 💕
Me, going to my 5th pageant: 👀
Always learning 🙌🏼
I'm 20 going into this and this info is super helpful!
I’m so glad! The pageant prep playlist has loooots more tips 💕
Me too girl! I’ll be 20 and doing my first pageant. Good luck!!
Wow wish I saw your RUclips before today my daughter had her first pageant today for east coast USA but definitely will keep wat king you channel your amazing 😉🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Glad you found it now ☺️
This is such a good video! I’m going for my first pageant in April and my friend actually recommended your video!
Thank you so much. I'm glad to hear that.
Definitely needed this! My first pageant will be on Sept 2. Can't wait, but also a bit nervous!
Channel those nerves into excitement. If you view interview was something to feel nervous about, you'll feel nerves. But if you tell yourself it's something you look forward to, through a positive lens, you'll feel much more at ease.
Dani, can you do zoom colab with a male pageant candidate? I am pretty sure there are different perpectives between people who participate in female pageants and male pageants.
Work with Dani, I'm a male and she is preparing me. I paid for the two session package. Work with her schedule, she is in high demand.
at your first pageant you were adorable
lol very clueless
3:10-- TRUE. Catriona Gray specifically mentioned that just before the eve gown round in MU 2018, she was changing in a dark ramped corner backstage and held only a small (compact-sized, presumably) mirror to fix herself -- and she was in such a rush and the background was such a riot.
This helps me a lot I will do my best at my state Pageant
Good luck to you!
Great video ! Thank you
Hi Dani, I love this helpful video. I am a Georgia teen wanting to get into the pageant community and start competing, but I do not know where the right level is to start at to build up a small base and not be far away from state competitions such as Miss Georgia Teen USA. If you could give a bit of guidance I would really appreciate it
I'm very thankful to your video because it helps me the most, I hope in this first time of my pageant I will learned that I will use in the future, thank you 🥰
me competing for miss oklahoma teen with 6 weeks to prep, not to mention it’s my first pageant ever
Sameee I’m competing for Miss Maine teen!
Queen!!!
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❤❤❤
Gosh... My pageant is in 15 days and
I feel so overwhelmed and scared
You got this!
One pageant my dressing room was a tent with no light, no mirrors or any outlets to touch up your hair. We were in the dark. The tent was in the area behind the stage 💀
🤣 the “glam” people don’t know about
@@DaniWalker now I appreciate any dressing room with light 😂
Looking at the bright side 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
I’m entering my first pageant this November, I’ll be in the teen division am I not aloud to have other people do my hair and makeup or do I have to do that myself?
25th view! Love it Dani!
Thanks for watching!
This is soooo helpful!
I was about 3-4 when I did my first pageant and got 1st runner up, now its 12 years later and I wanna get back into them but hace no clue where to start lol
Watch my pageant prep playlist :) That should be a great start!
I wanna do our schools pageant next year. My mom isn’t too thrilled about it, I don’t know why. It just seems like a fun experience. I don’t really care if I get lots of titles or even any, it just seems like a good thing to experience. Any tips?
That can be difficult. Great communication is key. Maybe you could share with her the benefits of competing in a pageant or show her some examples of pageants and how they can be positive for young women.
Hey!! I'm early this time 😀😀
Yayyy 🥳
i’m going to my first ever pageant in like 15 days and i know a little info but not very much i’ve also don’t know much about pageants so any tips would be great!!
Check out my pageant prep playlist as well as my pageant recaps. Both are packed with tips.
This is my first pageant on October 8th
Good luck!
@@DaniWalker thank you so much I’ve learned a lot from your videos
@@meganwelch2450 So happy to see that :)
@@DaniWalker thank you
@@DaniWalker I got first runner up for my age group this past Saturday and it was my first pageant my first time being on stage and my first time dancing in front of a large crowd
Please react to Kim Of Queens
Girls, do I need lots of dresses?? and what kind of dresses
Depends on your pageant system and the required areas of competition.
Is 17 too late to start ? :/
Nope! I’m 18 and about to do my first one ever in February.
@@penelopereynoso1217 best of luck to you! :)
Coach!? What kind of coach?
A pageant coach. Different coaches offer different services. Some only focus on interview for example. I however coach for all areas of competition. (Interview, gown, on stage question, introduction, wardrobe styling, branding, etc.)
@@DaniWalker outstanding! I'm sure you have a website!? Do you coach out of the city!? Thanks so much🌷