HOW TO ACQUIRE A GREAT RUNWAY WALK By Marlena Martin
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HOW TO ACQUIRE A GREAT RUNWAY WALK By Marlena Martin
W H Y I C H O S E T H I S TO P I C Choose to be different and
walk against the grain.
W H AT I S A R U N WAY WA L K ? Wikipedia (2013) describes the
runway in fashion terms, as a long narrow path that models walk up
and down to demonstrate clothing and accessories. Expression
without words.
H O W TO M A S T E R T H E R U N WAY Step 1. Master your body
language: - Women feet at 10 &2, men feet slightly apart
relaxed. - Straight posture with your head parallel to the floor
and arms relaxed. - Relax your facial expression. - Ladies chest
out and use your hips when moving. Men use your shoulders and act
swav. Step 2. Begin to walk shifting your weight evenly as you
move. The key is confidence: SEE the runway, FEEL the runway, BE
the runway. Step 3. Bring the garments you are wearing to life by
using simple poses. Pose at beginning middle and end. Less is
more.
D E M O N ST R AT I O N 3 Options: a. Female runway YouTube
video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ai6QPkeAh5A b. Male runway
YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydak9-x9XA0 c. How
not to walk YouTube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgNttdd7UIc
3 HELPFUL MEDIA TOOLS: YouTube (www.youtube.com): Contains
thousands of video demonstrations on how to acquire a great runway
walk.
3 HELPFUL MEDIA TOOLS: Facebook (e.g.
https://www.facebook.com/ANTM): Facebook has a multitude of runway
resources available which provide great insight into the fashion
industry. 3 HELPFUL MEDIA TOOLS:
3 HELPFUL MEDIA TOOLS: Star Now (http://www.starnow.com ): This
online application provides direct access to job vacancies in a
range of creative industries including: modelling, television,
acting, and dance. 3 H E L P F U L M E D I A TO O L S :
CO N C LU S I O N Anyone can walk the runway but a GREAT walk
requires practise and perseverance. Mastering the various aspects
of body language, and confidence are key to a great runway walk.
Helpful media applications include: YouTube, Facebook, and StarNow.
Any questions?
R E F E R E N C ES Websites: Americas Next Top Model. (2013).
Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/ANTM Barnett, S., &
ORourke, S. (2011). Communication, Organisation and Innovation (3rd
Ed.). New Zealand: Pearson. Hilarious Model Falls on Runway! Fail!.
(2011). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgNttdd7UIc How to Model :
Runway Modeling Tips: Walking the Runway. (2013). Retrieved from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hMzBRM96gk How to Runway Walk for
Male Models. (2013). Retrieved from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydak9-x9XA0 Runway- Fashion. (2013).
Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runway_(fashion) Runway
Models Required. (2013). Retrieved from
http://www.starnow.com/Casting-Calls/Models-
wanted/Catwalk/runway_models_required_no_experience_necessary.htmv
Tyra Runway. (2006). Retrieved from:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ai6QPkeAh5A Images: Official
Competition Results. (2010).
http://www.google.com/imgres?sa=X&hl=en-GB&rlz=1T4GGNI_en
Our Style File: How To Walk in Heels. (2013). Retrieved from:
http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&rlz=1T4GGNI_enGBNZ521NZ524&biw=1280&bih=868&tbm=isch&tbnid=xrwcdSpmX5OuPM:&imgrefurl=http://ourstylefile.blogspot.com/2013/09/how-to-walk-inheels.html&docid=lthEnkAB6ot5zM&imgurl=http://3.bp.blogspot.com