Darling Dolls of America 2008 National Age Divisions and Events

Age Divisions: (as of 6/1/2008 OR the age group you competed in at Mini Nationals 2008)

0-11 & 12-23 Months 2 Years 3 Years 4 Years 5 Years 6 Years
7 Years 8-9 Years 10-11 Years 12-13 Years 14-16 Years 7 Years & up

Line up will be determined by the date of your deposit and emcee sheet, registration form AND Program book photo are received.  You are not officially entered until all 4 are received in our office FIRST IN-LAST OUT!!! (Or your choice in line up)

National Events

Beauty: Beauty will be performed in a pageant style dress. The stage will be set up in a traditional back T formation. We are looking for a total package contestant. A beautiful face, clothes that fit well, and a wonderful personality. You will be judged on facial beauty, attire, personality and stage presence (0-2 personality; 3 personality or modeling; 4 & up modeling ability) 1 1/2 minute time limit.
Modeling Events: Highest score(s) will be used for Supreme Titles - 2 minute time limit
American Doll Wear: This is an anything goes event. Outfit must be red, white and/or blue. May be costume, casual wear, sportswear, western wear, etc. Props are allowed.  You may supply your own music, or we will provide patriotic music for you. BE CREATIVE!! You are judged on your attire, overall stage presentation, personality and Creativity. 2 Minute Time limit.
Anything Goes: This event can be Pro-AM or casual wear modeling. It is you choice, so do what makes your child comfortable. You can wear sportswear, western wear, casual wear , swimwear, ect.. You are judged on your attire, overall stage presentation, personality and overall impression.
Pro-Am:This event is your Pro-am event. Let's see what you can do!! Routines and attire should be tasteful and age appropriate. You may supply your own music or we will have a selection of upbeat songs to choose from. You are judged on your attire, overall stage presentation, personality and overall impression. 2 Minute Time limit.
Swim Wear:Let's see those beautiful swimsuits. Please keep them tasteful and age appropriate. You may supply your own music or we will have a selection of upbeat songs to choose from. You are judged on your attire, overall stage presentation, personality and overall impression. 2 Minute Time limit.
Casual Wear:This is a casual modeling event. NO PRO-AM . You may supply your own music or we will have a selection of upbeat songs to choose from. You are judged on your attire, overall stage presentation, personality and overall impression. 2 Minute Time limit.
Talent Event: We will provide a hand held mic.  If any other equipment is needed, you will need to supply. In addition to the Grand Talent titles for 0-5 and 6+, we will award Divisional Talent Queen in each age group. You will be judged on Overall Impression, Stage Presence, Ability for age, and Audience Appeal. 3 Minute time limit. To be eligible to win Grand Talent, you must enter and perform 2 talents. Both scores will be added together and the contestant that has the highest combined scores will be named the Grand Talent Queens (0-5 and 6+). There is also a Talent Queen in each age division (only 1 Talent is needed to be eligible.)
Photo Events:  (Highest score will be used for Supreme Title)
Bring all photos to registration clearly marked with contestant's name and age division.  Please have single photos in a plastic sleeve to protect the picture and portfolios in a secure binder.  All will be returned at the close of the pageant.  You may enter extra pictures for $15.00 each

Color Photogenic:  Judges will be looking for a color head shot 8x10 or 8 1/2 x 11.  This event will be judged on overall impression, clarity, facial beauty and personality.

Black and White Photogenic:  Judges will be looking for a black and white head shot, 8x10 or 8 1/2 x11.  This event will be judged on overall impression, clarity, facial beauty and personality.

Natural Photogenic:  Judges will be looking for a Natural head shot, 8x10 or 8 1/2 x11.  This event will be judged on overall impression, clarity, facial beauty and personality. Note: This is a Natural Picture, removing stray hairs from photos is fine, beyond that, No Retouching!

Composite:  A composite is a collection of your favorite head shot photos and portfolio photos.  Your composite should all be on the front of one page/board.  Judges will be looking for variety!  Judging for this event will include overall impression, quality, variety and personality.

Portfolio:  Your portfolio should be a collection of your best photos.  Both headshots and 1/2 to full-length shots.  Both inside and outside photos.  Variety is important.  You may have up to 15 photos.  All photos must be in individual photo sleeves assembled in a binder.  Judging for this event will include overall impression, quality, variety and personality.