BLACK AMERICA JR - CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

 

PRESENTATION – NOT JUDGED

Male Contestant - Black on Black with Red Bow Tie

Female Contestant - Black Cocktail Attire

 

FORMAL WEAR – (Contestant Choice) - 20 Points Formal Wear will be a statement of the contestant’s style and taste. Shoes should match the outfit and compliment it. Shoes should not be scuffed, worn at the toe or heels. Modeling should be a slow easy pace, touching the three points that form a triangle. At each point the contestant will make a slow turn, facing the back of the stage, pause, and turn to the front of the stage. Judges will evaluate the total look of the tuxedo and your presentation. If a judge wants a closer look he/she can motion the contestant to judge’s table for closer evaluation.

 

EVENING GOWN (Contestant Choice) – 20 Points Evening Gown will be the most elegant outfit during the pageant. It should complement the contestant’s figure. It will be a statement of the contestant’s style and taste. The fabric of the garment is the contestant's choice. Accessories should not overpower the garment, but be a perfect compliment. There shouldn’t be any tears on any part of the fabric. Shoes should not be scuffed, worn at the toe or heels, and not seem to bend under the weight of the contestant. Modeling should be a slow easy pace, touching the three points that form a triangle. At each point the contestant will make a slow turn, facing the back of the stage, pause, and turn to the front of the stage. Judges will evaluate the total look of the gown and your presentation. If a judge wants a closer look he/she can motion the contestant to the judge’s table for closer evaluation.

 

SPORTSWEAR (Non-Seasonal - Contestant Choice) – 20 Points Contestants must wear a non-seasonal sportswear of their choice. Non-seasonal indicates that a contestant can wear a sportswear from one of the four seasons, but cannot mix seasons. Sportswear will be a statement of the contestant's style and taste; however, Sportswear is not an after 5 category. The sportswear should be in perfect condition. Pay close attention to the fabric, the fit and tailoring of the sportswear. The sportswear should be stain free and wrinkle free. Shoes should match the outfit and compliment it; they should not be scuffed, worn at the toe or heels. Modeling should be a steady pace, touching the three points that form a triangle. Judges will evaluate the total look of the sportswear and your presentation. If a judge wants a closer look he/she can motion the contestant to the judge’s table for closer evaluation.

Female contestants should be feminine. The perfect sportswear for a contestant would have matching accessories:

Male contestants should be confident and masculine in their modeling, and should not come across too feminine.

 

TALENT PRESENTATION - 20 Points each contestant is expected to entertain the judges and the audience. Judges are evaluating the quality of lip-sync, live vocal, dance ability or other entertainment. Execution and Appeal are most important. Do not attempt to do something that is beyond your talent. If you use dancers or actors in your presentation, do not let them upstage or out dance you. Everything that is placed on stage will be judged. Costuming and set design should reflect the mood you are trying to establish. Always examine the talent presentation for entertainment value. Does it please, cause laughter, sadness or stir some other emotions? Music must be on a high quality CD and must be the only item burned onto that CD.

"Show Number" talents will be judged accordingly and carry a minimum score. Make sure your talent selection tells a story and represents your desire to be a National Title holder.

 

On Stage Interview – 20 Points

The purpose of On Stage Interview is to put the contestant in a situation answering a diverse type of questions and judging how he/she will react and respond when speaking directly to their peers. The context of the answer and how the contestant conveys the answer is most important. Eye contact with all the judges is very important, not just the judge who asked the question. Answer the questions directly and do not engage in the opinions of the judge. You are being judged on the presentation of your thoughts concerning community and world affairs. Each contestant will also be judged on his/her chosen attire for interview. The contestant should look comfortable in properly fitted, professional attire. Points will be deducted for ill-fitting jackets, pants too long or short, socks that do not match the colors in the outfit, scuffed shoes, wrinkled, torn, or soiled clothing, buttons missing, and/or anything that distracts from the outfit achieving a overall professional look.

We are looking for thoughtful, honest responses, not pageant clichés.