SECRETS of Pageantry (Must-know Terms)

[@kundonasaing8983]

Dani as a judge for Miss Usa 2023 !!

[@DaniWalker]

That would be fun :)

[@tristanndc]

Miss Supra and Universe too🙌🏾

[@neilbruce123]

I agree!

[@neilbruce123]

@@DaniWalker u are well qualified.....

[@neilbruce123]

You are like a walking encyclopedia of pageantry!

[@DaniWalker]

I appreciate that 😊

[@pixelpudding3914]

Damn, LIVING for this color on you!

[@DaniWalker]

Thank you so much!

[@tristanndc]

Oh yess I agree. To increase chances of winning a pageant, it’s good to have an advocacy or platform. Because it shows you are committed and would back to the community. Thanks very much this video was so educational.

[@DaniWalker]

I’m happy to hear that ☺️

[@SummerLovesGlitter]

I love this. I am deciding to compete in my first local pageantry for next year. I am SO excited. I am hiring a coach in the fall. I am 5'9 in height, I bought the Chinese Laundry Teaser heel and I can hardly walk in it. I decided to go with the Touch Ups Queenie Platform style that I found on Pageant Planet.

[@kenzie1886]

Absolutely loved this video!! I’m competing in my first pageant in fall and your videos have been so helpful! You are seriously such a great role model! ❤

[@DaniWalker]

I’m so happy they can help 💕 Good luck!! 👑

[@kevinwilliamsx3]

Thanks for making this video Dani, lots of helpful information. Also when you mean platform your talking about having some sort of social media following right or maybe a website. Platform seems to be a trending word people use for that last couple of years but what I think they mean to say is having an audience.

[@brookee.pitman]

Not quite! Your platform is kind of like your mission in a way. My platform Pit Fit is working towards helping women find comfort and confidence in the gym. I share my platform through my social media but that’s not the only way to spread your platform. Every contestant is different in how they spread their message! Some titleholders are passionate about literacy and will go to schools to speak and read with children. It’s complicated but I hope this helped a bit.

[@DaniWalker]

Great question @brookee.pitman is right. You don't need social media or a website for your platform, but you could create that if you'd like to. The platform is the cause/mission; social media or a website would then be the medium you use to share about the platform.

[@chikinkaka328]

Dani! We need more content on the Teen Divisions! Do you think older teens tend to win?

[@elizabethrvictoria]

Thank you for this video!! As I'm competing in my first ever pageant soon, I needed this information!!

[@kenzie1886]

Same here!! Good luck! :)

[@neilbruce123]

i really like Portia and Scarlett pageant gowns!

[@carmelpereira6003]

Hi Dani could you please explain the difference between the preliminary competition and finals? Do the participants have to do a different routine for each of them?

[@DaniWalker]

I talked about prelims and finals a bit in this episode, but that answer to that question depends on the pageant system. In some pageants, take for example Miss Universe 2017, the pageant held prelims in a small ballroom, but finals were on a large stage. In this case the contestants walked two different stage routines. Larger pageants will often change the routine, but smaller pageants will keep them the same.

[@LovethUgwu-yu8el]

WAW thanks so much 🎉❤

[@neilbruce123]

So many pageants so little time.There must be one every weekend.

[@neilbruce123]

Just so much money in all this.These competitors would be smart to hire you!

[@DaniWalker]

Yes it can be a lot but there’s also so many ways to save. Thank you for your confidence ☺️

[@averyhill0927]

Love this I am competing at Miss Teen USA and this info helps a lot ❤

[@DaniWalker]

I am so glad to hear this!!

[@tristanndc]

What state are you representing?

[@AmyNguyen-cl5yz]

@@tristanndcAvery Hill is representing Michigan!

[@tristanndc]

@@AmyNguyen-cl5yz thank you so much :)

[@DaisyRose5]

This was so helpful. Also, I was thinking I found a brand on line I might try getting a dress from ones. I try some on in person to get a feel for the style I want. Then I found out the brand is hit or miss! We're would you recommend getting a dress for someone on a tight budget?

[@DaniWalker]

I'd suggest purchasing resale from somewhere like Queenly, or by searching facebook resale groups.

[@DaisyRose5]

Thank you will do!

[@Giovann1]

I was waiting for the iconic Miss El Tocuyo Award

[@wemcmullen]

How do you feel about changing evening gowns? Is it fair?

[@DaniWalker]

Totally depends on the pageant. It's not necessary for all pageants/systems.

[@catherinetobin5862]

I am IN LOVE with your top!!! It’s SUPER cute! Is that another thrifted find bc man you come across some great ones 🙈

[@DaniWalker]

It is! I'm going to sell this one too. It's a size 8 Princess Polly slip dress.

[@catherinetobin5862]

@@DaniWalker omg it was meant to be that’s my exact size!!! Can I dM you in IG? If you’re selling I would LOVE to buy it!! 😍🫶

[@DaniWalker]

@@catherinetobin5862 yes!!

[@catherinetobin5862]

@@DaniWalker awesome - thanks girl!! I just sent you a DM over there!! 👏💜

[@neilbruce123]

Can I ask a question?Does Miss Congeniality ever win the whole thing? I never have scene it on TV.

[@kenzie1886]

She is the 1st runner up in the movie!

[@neilbruce123]

@@kenzie1886 lol was wondering about in real life,lol.

[@HadiahDaripadaHati25]

Vanessa Minnillo voted Miss Congeniality & won Miss Teen USA 1998

[@neilbruce123]

@@HadiahDaripadaHati25 awesome thank you!

[@shingfungliu6254]

Chelsei Smith, Miss Universe 1995, won the Miss Congeniality award when she competed (and won) Miss USA

[@alimardumato3841]

How about Powerhouse vs Sash Factor?

[@neilbruce123]

tIPPY tOPS NEED TO GO!And if they use them don't let them show~

[@igoyschannel3463]

Oh yes... PART 2 Please

[@neilbruce123]

Hey hope is all well.

[@iamdab4482]

So is Miss universe based on composite score or no?

[@6891x]

I don't think it is.

[@restlesswings]

You forgot El tocuyo award😂

[@ambienceblizz]

Big 4 Only ✔️ Miss Universe ✔️ Miss World ✔️ Miss International ✔️ Miss Earth Wannabes : ❌ Miss Supranational ❌ Miss Grand International