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Winning Tips

After watching preliminary videos, these are some of the suggestions to improve your performance.

• Wear a costume that shows up against a black backdrop. Bright colors work great.
  
  
• Singers...sing a song that shows off your range.
  
  
• Look at the score sheet and do a song which let judges give you the most points.
  
  
• Judges like to see lots of energy in your performance.
  
  
• Remember that the judges see you enter and exit the stage. Stay in character and act professional at all times.
  
  
• Wear appropriate stage make-up.
  
  
• Make sure you can walk in the shoes you will be wearing on stage.
  
  
• Do not play with your hair or jewelry on stage.
  
  
• Practice holding a microphone.
  
  
• Know who you are telling your story to and what type of image you are portraying.
  
  
• Stay focused!
  
  
• Watch a video of your performance and critique yourself.
  
  
• Keep your eyes open and do not look at the floor.
  
  
• Make sure your costume is appropriate. For example, some songs are good for formal dress and others may require a character costume.
  
  
• The stage is 24 x 40 so make good use of the space you have available.
  
  
• Have your own style. Trendy music is fun but make sure when you perform the judges aren't comparing you to the original artist who is popular right now.
  
  
• Take deep breaths before you walk on stage.
  
  
• Smile and have fun!