Performance Talent/HERStory - 20%

Wardrobe: Delegate’s Choice – Performance Arts Talent or HERStory Presentation

Timing: Up to 90 seconds

Purpose: To underscore the Miss America and Miss America’s Teen commitment to supporting performance arts education initiatives and women’s individual efforts in dance, music, opera/vocal, drama, magic, oratory and circus arts.

Performance Talent Requirements: Talent must be approved by National MAO or previously approved as listed on the most recent “Approved Performance Talent List” OR be in compliance with the guidelines for the HERStory stage presentation. HERStory guideline sheet to be used.

Allows Insight into the delegate’s:

• Preparatory, performance or storytelling skills.

• Overall presentation skills and ability to deliver a captivating presentation.

• Interpretive ability and entertainment value relative to the category of performance art.

• Stage presence, on-stage personality and personal connection to her story.

• Allows a look at the totality of the performance elements of on stage presentation

• Ability to capture the attention of an audience while performing on stage.