5 Reasons Your Pageant Walk Isn't Winning

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  • Preparing to win a pageant? These walking tips can help you capture the crown. I'm Dani Walker and I was a Miss Montana USA. I spent years developing my walk and on stage performances. Now I teach pageant contestants how walk, turn, pose, and look more confident on stage so they can capture the crown. I also judges pageants and see many judges deducting points for mistakes than can be easily avoided. In this episode I'll show you some common mistakes I notice in a contestants walk, that can keep her from winning the crown.
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  • @DaniWalker
    @DaniWalker  ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I hope this episode helps your walking practice! Got episode requests? Leave them in the comments. Till next time, check out these other pageant prep episodes >>> bit.ly/3gP7a9j

  • @natashazozo6212
    @natashazozo6212 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Hey Danny, im a pageant fanatic and one of your loyal followers currently competing in my first pageant on the 1st October. My only weekness is the "walk" everytime we go for rehearsals, the pageant director always calls me out for having the weekest walk...I'm told it's a lazy walk ...I've seriously tried my level best. .....just when I feel like im improving, turns out she's still not impressed....I'm seriously worried and losing my morale cause the finale is in two weeks ....I seriously needed this video...I pray I do better at my last rehearsals next weekend.😭😭😭😭
    *Edited*
    I won the crown 👑😁thank you for the coaching Dani Walker❤️

    • @DaniWalker
      @DaniWalker  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Good luck 💕💕💕

    • @Oak7565
      @Oak7565 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good luck ❤❤

    • @The_Absolute_Lady_
      @The_Absolute_Lady_ ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wooow so happy for you❤❤

  • @libbycampbell879
    @libbycampbell879 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Attended a pageant for my daughter on Saturday. One girl looked like she was skiing with her arms. Another contestant kept lifting her shoulders when she walked, almost like she was dancing. I also saw a few Baby Giraffe and several Glitz Arms.

    • @DaniWalker
      @DaniWalker  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🫣Skiiing 😂 I haven’t heard that one.

  • @crissantiago6615
    @crissantiago6615 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Your walk should show your personality. You should be confident and comfortable. Own your walk.

  • @alexanderpowell4789
    @alexanderpowell4789 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I like Miss Philippines' walk in EG during MU 2021. It looked like she was gliding.

  • @mori2039
    @mori2039 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Its 2AM in Boston and im currently up obsessing over a pageant that isnt until January 23 and binge watching your videos #MISSUSAMA

    • @DaniWalker
      @DaniWalker  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I've been there too lol. But remember that a regular sleep schedule is an important part of prep too. Get some rest

    • @mori2039
      @mori2039 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@DaniWalker How can i sleep when i need to finish this massive list of miss USA winning gowns so i can figure out which color is statistically most successful 🤦🏾‍♀️
      Okay okay …im getting in bed now 😆🙈

    • @DaniWalker
      @DaniWalker  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mori2039 hahahaha nooo! Focus on the colors that look best on you. If 6/10 winners were blonde they could have won in black gowns, because that's what makes sense for them. But if you're not blonde then the black gown (as an example) wouldn't make sense for you.

    • @hadysabbagh8081
      @hadysabbagh8081 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mori2039 Hi. I am a pageant fan for so many years now and living in the Philippines where pageantry is a really big thing, we really do not apply statistics on our queens. :D we always try to make her look special from all other contestants because that's what will make her standout. However, we study our queen/candidate. what color makes her shine, what cut or design fits her body shape better, makeup, even for the hair. we notice that a lot of countries think that pageantry has a formula. Some countries try to analyze and get ideas or even copy things or qualities of the current winner. and we don't do that here in the Philippines. And that is our secret. we train our queens here based on what makes them shine more rather than what is hot in the pageantry right now. So yeah there should not be a formula. actually we try to avoid an "oh she reminds me of this past queen" moment because that will pull her away from the crown. so yeah, in pageantry, just focus on making your queen look gorgeous and special than any other queens aside from also practicing the technicalities. and it will make her standout.

  • @chunk2596
    @chunk2596 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE LOVE LOVE your content

  • @angelajanedherrerahenao9070
    @angelajanedherrerahenao9070 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For any person fan of something, theoretical references are key for either, understanding and growing up in the area. I really appreciate your video, Dani. Hugs.

  • @chunk2596
    @chunk2596 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You are the absolute best..always good info

    • @DaniWalker
      @DaniWalker  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I appreciate that!

  • @andembingo4819
    @andembingo4819 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I don't wish to miss any of your episodes, they're so educational and eye opening❤❤ I'll be so happy to see your emails, i just jump ❤

    • @DaniWalker
      @DaniWalker  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🙏🏼thank you 🥰

  • @TaylorAshlyn
    @TaylorAshlyn ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes! It’s so frustrating to get feedback from a pageant that doesn’t articulate why you didn’t place or why points were deducted.

    • @DaniWalker
      @DaniWalker  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I feel the same :( As a coach, I find them useful sometimes. Especially when I work with new clients.

  • @oniranger1755
    @oniranger1755 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    the demonstrations are a step up on your pageant coaching lessons 💯💯💯

  • @riclo8806
    @riclo8806 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent tips Dani! Well done!

    • @DaniWalker
      @DaniWalker  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @hafsayusuf4213
    @hafsayusuf4213 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love you Dani, I am competing this year so this helped me better

    • @DaniWalker
      @DaniWalker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love you too! I'm soooo happy to hear that!

  • @johnreyna6590
    @johnreyna6590 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dem stiff gurls need to watch this haha thanks for a great video Dani! 😊😊 And my your walk is still so fabulous I love it ✨✨

    • @DaniWalker
      @DaniWalker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @Ramsingh15358
    @Ramsingh15358 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Why don't you join pageant again Dani ? Its gonna be amazing to see you onstage.

    • @DaniWalker
      @DaniWalker  ปีที่แล้ว +27

      So sweet of you. USA/Universe were my dream pageants. I was fortunate to experience USA. I am happily retired. (Plus I'm 32 and aged out of the big 4/5 lol)

    • @rhythmsofhearts
      @rhythmsofhearts ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@DaniWalker wth u are 32!!!!!!!???? C'mon u jus at max look good side of 20s

    • @rbak2679
      @rbak2679 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@DaniWalker WTF Dani. There's no way you are 32!

    • @Cdcd4444
      @Cdcd4444 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yaaaaaaassss

    • @lifespanwellnessbeauty-60i64
      @lifespanwellnessbeauty-60i64 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@DaniWalkerI understand that you're retired. You are probably just over it and done. But let's not discourage others that may want to compete as a Mrs. or Senior. There are pageants for women of all ages!❤😊

  • @aerisanimates8858
    @aerisanimates8858 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Do you have any tips for stretching your arch? Or things to help with ball of foot pain in heels? I already purchased heels and it's a little too late to buy new ones😓

  • @josephentuna842
    @josephentuna842 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi, Dani! Can you maybe make these kinds of pageant pointers for men? You know, as a judge...
    I'm joining a local pageant and I'm really looking up to you and your insights would be such a big help. Love you always!

    • @DaniWalker
      @DaniWalker  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think I need a liiiitle more experience researching male pageantry 🙈

  • @rhythmsofhearts
    @rhythmsofhearts ปีที่แล้ว +5

    5:38 I laughed I'm a Bad Person 😐

    • @clarachemtov2728
      @clarachemtov2728 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No for realll the way it was synced with the music😂

    • @rhythmsofhearts
      @rhythmsofhearts ปีที่แล้ว

      @@clarachemtov2728 ikr >_

  • @squishybear5728
    @squishybear5728 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The excessive head flick drives me nuts as well

  • @lukes.3488
    @lukes.3488 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Dani, what's your take on Miss Puerto Rico's "shoulder walk" in her EG performance at MU 2021? Many says it costed her top 5 placement. That walk was really horrible. She also did it again at her final walk in Miss Puerto Rico 2022. She gave me a good laugh the second time I saw her walk.

    • @DaniWalker
      @DaniWalker  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The walk would have translated better at Miss Grand International.

    • @lukes.3488
      @lukes.3488 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@DaniWalker You might be right. She just needs to turn it down a notch and it could really be her signature walk at MGI.

  • @joseb9355
    @joseb9355 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Are you wearing Jojo Bragais heels? 😊

    • @DaniWalker
      @DaniWalker  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh not in this episode, but I do have the silver pair that the MU contestants wore :)))

  • @amysauls4149
    @amysauls4149 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey I'm going to be in the Florida state pageant this year and I was wondering if you had any pageant coaches in Jacksonville FL

  • @kyyyyyyyyym365
    @kyyyyyyyyym365 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The lady who was supposed to coach be took one of my competitors behind my back so here I am praying I won't look stupid after a few hours of crying

    • @DaniWalker
      @DaniWalker  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It's common for coaches to have multiple contestants competing in the same pageant. If you have a coach who provides the same quality to every contestant, then it can be an asset. For example, I've had multiple contestants in the same pageant and they coincidentally wanted the same gown. I was able to share with them that someone else had already purchased the gown, and they were able to find a different and unique style.

    • @kyyyyyyyyym365
      @kyyyyyyyyym365 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DaniWalker yeah I learned that today! After a lady who isn't fond of me found out I was using a certain coach and decided to use her to! Lol

    • @kyyyyyyyyym365
      @kyyyyyyyyym365 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DaniWalker I wouldn't have cared if I knew it wasn't done out of spite so I was pretty upset did a lot of crying and thinking and decided this pageant wasn't right now me but I'm on to something new and am faithful this will be a better experience

  • @thisnthatmamma1617
    @thisnthatmamma1617 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My daughter does the cinderella pageants. She has fun but man I'm a fish out of water.

  • @Cdcd4444
    @Cdcd4444 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have actually an excellent walk

    • @DaniWalker
      @DaniWalker  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much. I teach runway lessons :)

  • @kefilwe.ompoloka4095
    @kefilwe.ompoloka4095 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤I luv ur videos

  • @oniranger1755
    @oniranger1755 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I miss you doing videos about being a content creator 🥺

    • @DaniWalker
      @DaniWalker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can make more lol

  • @missvoluptuouspageants
    @missvoluptuouspageants ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey Dani!
    What about plus size contestants? It's much more difficult to execute a one track walk. What would you suggest in this instance? Thanks for this video, it was amazing!

    • @hadysabbagh8081
      @hadysabbagh8081 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am a plus size man and I have thick thigh-physicque as well and it's really just a matter of practice how to mechanize our legs to at least make the tracks semi one-track. cause haha I also do catwalk in my room secretly haha and yeah I have been practicing to still cross my legs even though having this thick thigh. when you practice, use leggings though or fitted shorts cause it can cause friction on the skin between the legs and it will become painful. so yeah you might want to just give it all in during the actual pageant. but for the meantime, while practicing, use leggnigs so that the skin on the thighs cannot rub each other cause it will rub off because of our thick thighs.

  • @kevinwilliamsx3
    @kevinwilliamsx3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You mentioned that the walk adds to the contestants scores I know their speech communication skills also adds to their overall score is there anything else that the junges look for that will either be added or deducted to their points? Great video by the way.

    • @DaniWalker
      @DaniWalker  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Oh yes always, but that will vary judge-to-judge, system-to-system, etc.

    • @hadysabbagh8081
      @hadysabbagh8081 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The face change. it's as crucial as the walk and the candidate's intelligence in today's pageants. No matter how beautiful your walk is and no matter how intelligent you are, if your face is just a static smile, you can still have a chance to be overshadowed. because to have appropriate varying facial expressions on stage while walking can really give a statement to the judges like "you got this" and it can also show to the judges your confidence as if like you have been doing runway for a lot of times already even if you might haven't yet. So yes, practicing the face change is crucial because you cannot walk with a static smile face on stage. No matter how natural your body is when you walk, if the smile is static, you can never look natural with your overall walk/performance. :D

  • @they.love.claire
    @they.love.claire หลายเดือนก่อน

    im competing for a deb miss title its local. any tips?

  • @kyyyyyyyyym365
    @kyyyyyyyyym365 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Baby deer walk girl that was some cave man walking 😂😂 you kill me!! Idk how you weren’t busting up laughing

    • @DaniWalker
      @DaniWalker  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh I was 🤣🤣🤣

  • @heavilyinvested5789
    @heavilyinvested5789 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MU Puerto Rico 2021 crying ahhaha

  • @kbmaleka8144
    @kbmaleka8144 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hahaha, the demonstrations made my day

  • @joaobrandjr
    @joaobrandjr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And what did you see at Olivia Culpo’s catwalk ? She looked oppressed with a 100 pounds rock over her shoulders. Her legs were opened and she looked very insecure - how did she manage to win Miss Universe ? What happened with that specific year ?

  • @yancylat627
    @yancylat627 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Idol

  • @globalcitizen945
    @globalcitizen945 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dani, do you agree that's it's ridiculous that the USA system has the girls wear sashes during swim suit and evening gown (but especially evening gown)? I feel like they distort the whole look.

  • @nhlanzekozondie1594
    @nhlanzekozondie1594 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The last part it's giving MU Puerto Rico 22 show almost all of them. The arms
    The 2 track is giving adé miss SA 2017 1st runner
    Also the dragging feet giving Puerto Rico 21 MU evening gown
    The baby giraffe was kinda giving Cameroon preliminary MU 2021
    Also u need to talk about facial features starting with the chin chunk 😭 it's very cool when doing it elegantly but very disturbing when overdoing it like u will choke on stage after swallowing a fly while smiling with your mouth wide open throughout 😭😭😭.

  • @celestialbunny
    @celestialbunny 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    eep im doing my first pageant. so stressed

    • @DaniWalker
      @DaniWalker  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No need to stress. Check out my recent episode that’s about total pageant prep.

  • @rayj5091
    @rayj5091 ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you think of Miss Ohio Alice Magoto Walk in Miss USA 2019 swimsuit competition?.... She was walking like if she was kicking something....

    • @DaniWalker
      @DaniWalker  ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it helped to prevent her advancement. She was one of my favs through out the competition.

    • @rayj5091
      @rayj5091 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DaniWalker I agree, she was also one of my favorites

  • @mori2039
    @mori2039 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Theres no coaches in Massachusetts except virtually and that just doesn’t work for me 😢

    • @DaniWalker
      @DaniWalker  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I hear that from contestants, but I've been coaching virtually since about 2018 and have worked with winners from the local to international level. I've also coached in person, but I haven't see a noticeable link to in person coaching and winning, or a noticeable disadvantage to virtual coaching. But, I have noticed that contestants who devote time each day to practice, outside of our appointments, are my most successful.

  • @Ingridmhlari
    @Ingridmhlari 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😂