Register For Fall 2011 HerePre-register and guarantee your seat in The Plus Academy CHARLOTTE, the elite plus modeling training and development program dedicated to you! 
Watch this clip from the Fall Semester Day 1 featuring special guests, Tanesha Dixon & Kelly McGlenn.
Just added for Spring 2011:
Acting 101
Meet the Press
The "You" Brand
Etiquette
Photographer Myths & Facts
Plus Modeling 101
Whether you want to model as a hobby or as a professional, this session will help give you insight on what is required to enter the field of plus modeling. Students will be introduced to the basics of modeling and the different types of modeling. Students will also be introduced to “industry lingo” (comp cards, TFPs, etc.) Learn how to prepare yourself, get paying jobs and avoid scams.
This session will cover:
- How to be Successful in the Modeling Industry
- Qualifications of a Plus Model
- Types of Modeling (Fit, Print, Runway, Specialty)
- Pitfalls of the Industry
Stiletto Shape
Designed to help strengthen your leg muscles, the session starts with an intensive cardio warm up followed by a toning and strengthening session. The dance routine is a combination of sexy and power moves that you can feel free to bring with you to your next night out on the town.
What to wear: Moveable/breathable clothing. High Heels are suggested but not mandatory. Athletic shoes can be worn for just warm up or entire class. Heels should be as high as you feel comfortable wearing with you to your next night out on the town.
Coloring Outside of the Lines
The very first thing people see is your clothing. Your clothing can cause others to desire to have you on their team or, desire to turn you away before you even say a word! As a model or even in everyday life, people like, love or hate what you are wearing, why not take some time and try new ways to seal the deal! Whether you are interested in taking your wardrobe to the next level or desire to be that model that leaves them saying, “ Wow, I never would have thought of that, but it looks great!”; Coloring OUTSIDE THE LINES will give you information you need to match complimenting colors with graphic, prints, or patterns.
This session will cover:
- Colors and why they complement each other
- Visual power
- Graphics vs. Prints
- Non-directional patterns
This session will cover:
- How to dress for your plus size shape
- Get answers to fit challenges and fashion dilemmas
- Reinvent your existing wardrobe with plus size fashion picks for your specific body type
In the world of runway, clothing takes center stage and make-up must complement the fashion at all times. Additionally, although professional modeling gigs provide a hair and make-up team, every model MUST know how to “paint” their own face in the case of an emergency.
In this class, students will observe a beauty make-over and learn how to apply their own make-up.
This session will cover:
- The different types of skin tones and textures
- Recommendations on professional cleansing and beauty products
- The techniques used to turn a fresh clean face into a normal day to day look, and finally a high fashion runway look
Curvy Tease
This class is specially designed for our plus-sized Divas who want to preserve their sexy while learning a combination of pole, chair, and floor moves that will sculpt, tone, and burn calories.
Hair 101: Becoming your own hairstylist
Although most professional fashion shows, photo shoots and other projects in the world of modeling provide hair stylists on set, every model MUST know how to maintain their hair in case of a production emergency.
This session will cover:
- Learning how to style your own hair, hair care, texture of hair, recommendations of hair products
- Techniques used to turn a hair don’t to a hair “do”
- The various types of wigs, weaves and hairstyles that can assist in changing their looks for various modeling assignments
- How your hair should look when going on a casting call, go-see or audition
Adopting a weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly beauty and skin-care routine is essential. Scheduled maintenance for waxing, shaving, trimming, dyeing, manicuring and beyond guarantees a model is consistently prepared and primed for her go-sees, mixers, and sudden opportunities.
This session will cover:
- Proper undergarment selection
- Choosing clothing that compliment and accentuate
- Making the "special occasion" look your "everyday" look
With social media as one of the main fabrics of our lives, we must be conscious, careful, and consistent with what is uploaded to the World Wide Web. Models should also be aware of the innovative and creative ways to market themselves at little to no cost.
This course is loaded with information that is useful and applicable to all industries.
This session will cover:
- Strategies and tactics to assertively compete in this ever growing plus model market
- How to go from "model" to "brand"
- Entering the Blogosphere, choosing a web designer, what to pay and what not to pay
Foundation undergarments and proper bra fit are extremely important. It has been proven that most women are wearing the wrong bra size. In this class students will learn about the different types of foundation undergarments, how wearing them can enhance their overall appearance, and how cost really does matter.
This session will cover:
- Foundation Basics
- Fittings/Levels of Control
- Finding Your Size in a Sea of Brands
- Individual Bra Fit
Image is everything and in the world of fashion you only get one chance to put your best foot and face forward. This class will give students tips on how to perfect a “model look”, and how to dress for their body type.
This session will cover:
- Individual color analysis
- How to stand out at a casting using current and fashionable styles
- Personal style evaluations
Runway modeling, shooting with a photographer and even attending a casting requires that you transcend into a personality that might not be your own. Movement is an important aspect of the industry. Prepare to MOVE!
STRIKE: Posing 101
Students will take an active part in this practical and fun session which will explore various ways to ensure that your photo sessions are successful and rewarding.
This session will cover:
- Posing Basics (Runway, Print, Camera)
- Foot, Hand and Body Positioning
- Facial Expressions
- Body Movement
Fame and an abundance of resources will change our lives. It is critical that our fame is put to good use to assist others. Plus models have a unique opportunity to encourage the young and mature about self-image, humility, and identity.
This session will cover:
- Using your passion to help others
- Making your fame count
- Finding a cause to support
Straight Runway: For high fashion runway shows (every week)
(Classes are subject to change)
(Classes are subject to change)
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