Basic steps knowledge for models on catwalks

When fashion models walk on catwalks, their steps are dynamic

But the starting point is a static posture, so the essentials start with body posture. The coach reminds you to keep your body straight, with the force to pull upwards, your neck straight, your head upright, your chin flat, your shoulders drooping naturally, your hands not looking stiff and weak, your upper body as relaxed as possible, avoid unnecessary movements, and prevent your abdomen from thrusting forward and your buttocks. Push back. When walking, your buttocks should not twist to one side. You should keep your abdomen and chest straight, and do not lower your head and chest and look down at the ground. When taking a step, step out and drive your thighs, then lift your knees (knees are slightly bent), keep the inner knees close, and finally drive your calves. The foot is straight when it comes out and cannot be drawn into a small semicircle when landing. The front toes are turned outwards. This is because the calves of Chinese models are in a '0' shape. Turning the toes outwards can correct it a little.

The route is the displacement of the model. The trajectory of the performance

Should you walk in a straight line during a performance, whether it is diagonal or curved, it must be choreographed. It is a changing factor that cannot be ignored. Different routes will cause differences between models, between models and the audience, and between models and the audience. The different relationships between the stages, the route changes the formation, and the formation changes the visual effect.

The orientation in the T stage steps is also a language

The face-to-face orientation is intimate, The back-to-back orientation is contrasting. When facing the audience, the front effect of the clothing is shown, because the model communicates more directly with the audience at this time, and it is easier to be taken seriously. The return performance must have its back to the audience, but this does not mean that the performance will is over, but the beginning of another visual way, because the costume performance in sports is a four-dimensional art, and the dynamic effect on the back is irreplaceable.

Although there are specific rules for the steps

< p> But models can still come up with their own style, and their body shape characteristics and personality types should be displayed in the steps. On the one hand, they have to explore by themselves, and on the other hand, it also depends on the vision of the director. If they treat the performance with tolerance Personality, do not impose your own requirements on models with mature basic skills, give subordinates space to express themselves, and be able to distinguish what is the result of lack of training and what is individual style in the face of some super-standard movements It is revealed that he is a capable artist. Not every choreographer has such qualities and is so open-minded.

Stage rhythm response

Models’ response to music and performance To improve the coordination level of these two arts, it is necessary to use slow, fast and medium-tempo music of different styles to train the model's adaptability. In particular, some tunes that are not very rhythmic and do not use percussion instruments should be used to test the model's feelings. This is the easiest way to expose the model's weakness in breaking down the melody structure.

The gait changes from time to time during costume performances

Chinese clothes can be more subtle, suits more calm, and trendy clothes The hips swing more, and the steps do not necessarily stay on the same line. They can walk like ordinary people, or they can do cross steps; sportswear can run and jump, or dance steps can be used; the gait of cheongsam performances is relatively stable, The feet walk in a straight line, the rhythm is slow, the eyes should not move randomly, and the gestures are mostly double clasping hands on the chest; the gait for the dress performance should have Western characteristics, the gait should be stable, but it does not feel like a lady, but like an aristocrat. It has a salon-like feeling, calm yet a bit cold and arrogant.