For Immediate Release

Contact Information:                                                                                     

Amanda Peralta

PR, Plus Academy Charlotte

Direct/ Mobile: 704.450.7486

amanda@jswmediagroup.com

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Plus Academy CHARLOTTE Hosts Open House for Spring Semester

Fashion and Fabulous Fun for the Full-Figured Woman

CHARLOTTE N.C., (February 16, 2011) – Plus-size women are taking the fashion scene by storm. This year’s New York Fashion Week has many plus-size women ripping the runway and the need for plus-size models is increasing. The country’s leading training and development academy for full -figured women will hold its spring open house March 19, 2011 at Spirit Square (345 N. College St.) in Uptown Charlotte. The Plus Academy CHARLOTTE is seeking aspiring plus-size models for spring semester 2011. The event begins at 1 p.m. and is open to the public; however, pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

The Plus Academy CHARLOTTE provides aspiring full-figured models with hands-on experience to kick start their modeling careers and learn the business of modeling from the ground up. A team of 12 top professionals experienced in the plus size modeling market conduct classes and workshops to assist in helping models take their careers to the next level. Tiffany “Tip” Jones, most recognized for her appearance as a finalist on Mo’Nique’s F.A.T. Chance (The Oxygen Network) during its second season, is the Director of Plus Academy CHARLOTTE and facilitates day to day operations at the academy.

This mega open house will include a vendor exhibit, introduction to this year’s academy instructors and informational presentation about Plus Academy CHARLOTTE. Through this program, students will learn more than how to master the catwalk; they will learn how to represent themselves in a business setting. Students will also learn advanced hair, make-up, and wardrobe styling techniques. Graduates from Plus Academy CHARLOTTE say this program has helped them become better women and gain greater self-confidence.  

“I have felt for a long time that there was no place for me, but since I have been here I feel more comfortable with who I am,” class of 2010 Brenee’ Warren said. 

The Plus Academy CHARLOTTE does more than just instruct aspiring plus-size models about the fashion industry; the program instills the confidence these women need to be successful in whatever profession they choose.

Sponsors for this year’s Open House are Kenny Boyd at Tailormade Graphics. For more information please go to http://www.freewebs.com/tailormadegraphics or contact Boyd at tailormadegraphics@gmail.com and Episode XI Studios. For more information on Episode XI Studios please go to www. episode11studios.com or contact Beth Sowell at bsowell@e11studios.com.

For more information go to http://www.plusacademycharlotte.com/ or email plusacademycharlotte@gmail.com. For media inquiries, call Amanda Peralta at 704.450.7486 or email amanda@jswmediagroup.com.

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About The Plus Academy

Gwen DeVoe, CEO of DeVoe Signature Events has rose to international prominence recently for creating and producing the first ever Full Figured Fashion Week in New York. Featured in the finale fashion show were models whose careers have been shaped by training through Gwen Devoe's Plus Academy, the country's leading training and development academy dedicated to plus-size women.

Since 1999, The Plus Academy have provided unsurpassed training and guidance, helping to launch the careers of several plus models, many of whom have appeared in print ads, runway showcases, television programs, online magazines, designer showcases, pageants and more. They have also offered a variety of personal development and lifestyle workshops for plus-size women and pre-teenagers.  Gwen has expanded her Academy to reach plus size women on a regional level.