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4. Place one foot in front of the
other (exactly).
When modeling a model toes
should face forwards. Your
footprints should form a crisscross if
it is done rapidly; this gives the
body that quality sway. Your ankles
should never strike one another; it
can be painful and may make you
fall.
5 Make your stride look lengthy
and controlled by lifting your
legs almost in the same style a
horse would while doing trotting
leg extensions.
For each step, you want to pick up
your foot an excellent distance off
the ground (with a bend in the
knee) and then place it down a
good distance in front of the
supporting leg, with a stride longer
than a normal walk would have.
Don't make your strides too large as
this will make you look awkward
and ungraceful, but make sure you
take large enough steps, rather
than just baby steps. Remember to
turn with your hip. It's hard to
describe but easy to do.
6 Look straight forward;
capturing the essence of the
clothes you're wearing with the
expression on your face.
Make sure your focus point is on an
object straight ahead of you (but
don't stare at a viewer...that is
creepy). Try to smile (smile with
your eyes). This will give a fierce
look to your face and your walk.
Keep your chin level and your eyes
up - you want the spectators to see
your face. Keep your head and
shoulders still as your body moves
down the runway. Your head and
shoulder should feel a little like a
sturdy coat hanger, and things
should swing from there. Don't
swing your shoulders, and don't
over amplify arm movements.
Do make sure, however, that your
hips sway more than they would
usually. This may take some
rehearsal to look good. When the
beats to your music are slower,
sway your hips more and slow your
pace. When you make your turn at
the end, make sure your left foot is
in front as you pause for a beat or
double beat in your music. Your
hips, shoulders, and feet should be
facing the side of the runway as
your head is turned to look straight
on at the audience over your
shoulder. After pausing or posing
for a beat, pivot your feet back
towards the curtain or glass, pick up
your front foot first (your right foot),
and continue walking. Make sure
that your face is the last thing to
turn away from the audience.
7 Fingers naturally fidget or first
up when you're nervous, but
don't let them!
It will be a bigger distraction than
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