Basic step knowledge for catwalk models
The steps are dynamic, but the starting point is a static posture, so the essentials start from the posture, so what are the specific steps. The following is for reference only!
The route is the trajectory of the model's displacement. During the performance, it should be walked in a straight line. Whether it is diagonal or curved, there must be a reasonable arrangement. It is a changing factor that cannot be ignored. Different routes will constitute The different relationships between models, between models and the audience, and between models and the stage, the route changes the formation, and the formation changes the visual effect.
The catwalk is when the model walks on the T-shaped stage. It is commonly known as the "cat walk" because the model's feet have to walk in a straight line when walking on the stage. When walking on the stage, the model's body should be straightened up, and she should feel an upward pulling force acting on her body, but not stiff. The neck should be straight and the head should be upright, but not stiff. The chin should be flat, the shoulders should droop naturally, and the hands should be natural. Avoid sticking out the abdomen and protruding buttocks. When taking a step, move your hips to drive your thighs, then lift your knees, use your calves to drive your feet, and walk out of a straight line. The model should swing her arms naturally. When practicing, use the shoulder joint as the axis, straighten both arms naturally, and swing back and forth alternately. The steps on the stage should be firm but not stiff, soft but unremitting. Avoid splayed feet or splayed feet. When models practice walking, they should pay attention to the coordination of their head, shoulders, hips, legs and other parts.
1． Barefoot exercises
Barefoot exercises are mainly tiptoe training. Tiptoes are often used in swimsuit performances because tiptoe walking can maintain the height of the model's body. The key to tiptoe training is to lift your heels off the ground when walking, stand on your toes, place your body weight on your toes, and move forward step by step slowly. The front and rear feet should be in a straight line. The thighs, calves and toes should be in a straight line. When stepping forward, lift your hips slightly and make your stride wider. When practicing, keep your upper body stable and avoid swaying from side to side.
2． Shoe training
Shoe training can be divided into high heels and flat heels. High-heeled shoes generally refer to heels above 10cm. After the height is determined, you can choose a thick heel first, and then switch to a thin heel after training and adaptation. When practicing, the one-word step (cat step) should be used as the basis (the legs are walking in a straight line), and the feet, legs, waist, head, and hands form the entire body posture and rhythm, expressing a harmonious sense of music. You should feel your hips lifted when walking. The ancients said: "Enhancing Dantian Qi will increase spiritual courage." It can be seen that if the calves use strength, the walking effect will be better. When walking in high heels, the toes should land first. When practicing in flat shoes, the heels should land first, but it should feel like the toes land first to ensure that the calf and thigh are in the same straight line, so that the performance can achieve the ideal effect.
3. Special exercises
A. Slow walking practice
Slow walking is a gait commonly used in fashion shows. When practicing, you should focus on strengthening the training of body balance. Evening dress and cheongsam performances require walking slowly. When walking slowly, pay attention to the center of gravity of the body when landing and maintain good body balance.
B． Step practice
Nowadays, large-scale fashion shows often use modeling stages, with some steps set up on the stage for models to walk. Therefore, when models are training in basic skills, they should strengthen step exercises to master the essentials. The steps on the stage should vary according to the style of the model's clothing, such as the size of the hip swing, smooth or jumping gait, etc. The steps for casual wear and casual wear (fashionable) can have larger swings in the span. For the steps for sportswear and youthful energetic wear, you can run and jump, or you can use steps with dance elements. Cheongsam and evening gowns generally adopt a slow step, with a gait of Be steady.
4． Turning
Turning when walking on the stage can be divided into 90°, 180°, 270°, 360°, 540° or continuous turns. 90°, 180°, 270° and 540° turns are Taken when changing the direction of the stage. The walking direction remains unchanged after turning 360° and 720°. When turning around, you should pay attention to the control of the center of gravity. When turning left, use the left foot as the axis, and the center of gravity falls on the left leg. When turning right, use the right foot as the axis, and the center of gravity falls on the right leg.
5. Expression
The expression of a fashion model when performing is reflected through facial expressions and body posture. During the performance of a model, the most important expression is the eyes. Eyes are a direct reflection of psychological activities. They can show people's psychological changes such as joy, anger, sadness, and joy. The model's understanding of fashion is intuitively reflected through facial expressions. Models should make corresponding expressions according to different styles of fashion. For example, when performing in a formal dress, a cold face is usually used to give people a noble feeling. When performing in casual or casual clothes, you should be fully committed and give people a sense of relaxation. While looking forward, look to both sides appropriately to give people a casual feeling. In this way, we can better communicate with the audience and generate the appropriate buzz. The practice of posture should be carried out at the same time as the training of steps.
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