In Their Own Words
Marisa loved learning the poise and confidence of how to model and how to present herself well to others.
Thank you so much, Robin! You are an answer to prayer in finding you and the service you provide. Marisa loved studying under you and learned so much which she’ll carry with her throughout her lifetime!
Kim
Mother of Marisa, a client
Model Behavior
Everyone is looking up to you.
Make sure it’s for the right reason.
Eight-week Class
Model Behavior is a eight-week class dealing with timeless truths (like how to eat Continental style) and today’s trends (like modern–yet modest–dressing). Pre-teens to young adults learn social skills, personal style and etiquette, boosting their confidence at all turns in life. Students learn modeling techniques that will get them started on the runway or simply poised and ready to walk into a room full of strangers. Classes culminate with a photo party and graduation walk for parents. This class is a prerequisite for Model Material. All classes are customized for different age groups.
1. Making a good first impression
- proper introductions
- handshakes
- eye contact
- body language
- remembering names
- writing thank you notes
2. Dining with style
- table settings
- napkin etiquette
- American & Continental styles of eating
- silverware savvy
- how to eat certain foods
- tipping
- toasting
- everything else you wanted to know about dining etiquette
- three-course dining tutorial.
3. Looking your best
- good posture
- figure vs. wardrobe analysis
- three rules of dressing
- the art of alterations
- quality vs. quantity
- essential accessories
- image makers and breakers.
4. Communicating with confidence
- pros and cons of social networking sites
- cell phone and e-mail protocol
- body language
- listening
- introducing yourself
- creating an “about me” statement.
5. Walking with style and grace
- introduction to the runway
- posture is power
- entering the room
- walking and talking
- mini-show.
6. Presenting our graduates
- review: putting it all together
- photo party
- graduate walk & talk for parents.
Schedule
Classes are two hours each week for a total of 12 instructional hours in each course.
Model Material classes begin Jan. 12, March 8, and April 27, 2010.
Model Behavior classes begin Jan. 11, March 9, and May 3, 2010.
Model Behavior and Model Material classes alternate between Monday and Tuesday nights. All classes meet 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Download the form for adults or for kids, print and return the appropriate registration form with your $100 down payment to:
Robin J. Gifford
Springboard for Success
7901 Karl Dr.
Lincoln, NE 68516.