Fashion Showcase Fundraiser Model and Volunteer Registration 2024

Models and Volunteers complete the Registration Form below.

Sisi, Tamaya, and the Ankhsemble.com Team are extremely grateful you can join us as a Volunteer and/or Model.  We are elated to be hosting our very own Fashion Showcase and Fundraiser, that we organized and put together ourselves.  This journey has been hard work, and putting on Fashion Showcase takes a whole team of people.  We can’t do this without you.  We need your support through your presence and cooperation.  Below you will find all of the information you need. 

It is imperative that you arrive on time or prior to 5:00PM.  We will not hold a dress rehearsal until the day of which starts at 5:00PM.  At this time, volunteers will get all information needed to help out and models will walk the runway to practice before the show.  The show promptly starts at 6:00PM.  When you arrive, please do not leave until the show is over.  There will be a break for you to use the restroom etc. We need your commitment for ONLY an hour and 30mins.  The Runway portion is ONLY 8-10 mins. 

Arrival Directions

When you arrive through the floor main doors (into the vestibule), walk to your right and through to the staircase to access the elevator(the elevator next to the staircase).  Go to the 4th floor make the first right into the main floor area.  To your left, you will see a large glass wall.  Enter into the first set of double gas doors and follow the corridor around to the left and then make a left at the end of the hallway.  You will see the Backstage room.  

Benefits

Each Model and Volunteer will receive 

• (1) free lite lunch
  • No Eating is allowed in any of the areas including; backstage, stage, the room where the fundraiser is being held, or the main floor of the library.  Please enjoy your meal on the first floor. On the first floor in the Reading Room, there is a Cafe area with tables.

Separate information for models and volunteers can be found below.

Order of Service- *might be subject to change

Time Schedule 

5:00- Arrival and Check-in

5:15- Clothing Review (Pre-show)

5:25- Practice (Starts) Rehersal (Backstage)

5:40- Rest

5:59- Rest Over

6:00 – Models Begin Dressing

6:18- Models In-Line

6:20- Walk

6:28- Backstage Raffle

6:30- Lite Meal (Must Eat On First Floor)

Model Attire

Please wear undergarments and an undershirt under your shirt, black or dark colored jeans, and black or dark shoes. Heels are optional. We will provide models with garments that will be returned to us after the Runway Show.  

Eating or drinking is NOT allowed in any garment. Please treat the garments with respect that they not be damaged while putting them on or taking them off. There will be staff members to help.  Thank you. 

Modeling Prep

We can pretend, but realistically The Fashion Showcase Fundraiser is not a runway for Paris Fashion Week. We will be in a room of our peers and supporters so let the butterflies in your stomach fly away. You are here to gain experience and exposure, support a good cause, and/or support someone you love and care about.

The best way to be prepared is to plan and practice. Get in front of the mirror and walk to get some practice in and decide on some poses now to be prepared for the show. Just in case this is your first time and you are anxious about what to expect, here are a few instructions and tips.

Venue Arial View- From Entrance

Female Model Walk Practice

Male Model Walk Practice

In Line

Stand in your correct order

if you are #4, you should be the 4th person; you should be behind #3 and in front of #5.

stay in your place and do not switch or walk out of turn

You will be called up when it is your turn to Walk. 

When Walking

keep a straight face and do not smile;but do not look angry; your face should be relaxed

walk with your back straight, chin up, and shoulders back

do not look down when you are walking

do no cover the garment you are showcasing; bring attention to it

point to the details in the Tye dye shirt; swing the skirt or use your hands to go down the sides of it

allow your arms to flow naturally 

ignore the camera flashes

What to do

Walk to your first mark

*HOLD EACH POSE FOR 2 SECONDS BEFORE GOING INTO THE NEXT POSE

allow the audience to get a good look at your garment

1st Mark- 1-3 poses

no more than 3 poses on mark 1 & 2

2nd Mark- 1-3 poses

allow the camera to catch a good look at your garment

3rd Mark- 3-5 poses

no less than 3 poses on mark 3

– Mark #3 is where you pull out all your model attitude and give great poses

this mark is up close with the audience

-allow the camera to catch a good look at your garment

-keep your model face

4th Mark- Closing pose

turn to the audience and make your pose

EXIT- 

(After your first walk)

Once you exit, go directly back into the Backstage Room to either;

CHANGE QUICKLY 

*Please ensure you are undressing quickly but also carefully not to cause damage 

or

Line Up, BACK IN THE SAME ORDER for the FINAL WALK

FINAL WALK- 

the fun walk, you can show your personalities, smiles, or Niami Campbell walks at this time, so have fun.

First (1)- All Models will walk the runway (following the exact same directions)one final time.  

You will hit each mark and walk in a single file line walking about 5-6 feet apart exiting the room.

Once, out of the room, you will line up in the hall to the left, preparing for the closing.

*Don’t forget to pose for cameras 1 & 2

Closing Walk (2)- All Models will be in line and walk about 5-6 feet apart.

The 1st Model should walk to Mark #1, the other models will follow and stand elbow length apart.

you should be close the the wall but not leaning on the wall

No more than 5 models on back row

Front row models (closes to the audience) will stand between the back row models 

Every garment should be in view 

Same for a 3rd row

After all models have walked out, Myan & Monique walks out to get your applause

You both walk to the 3rd Mark and wait for your applause, you both deserve it.

Thank You From Nkosazana and the Ankhsemble Family

Runway Directions

Staff Volunteers

Time Schedule 

5:00- Arrival and Check-in

5:35- Set-up Room 

-chairs, cameras, & displays

5:50- Set-up Done/Rest

5:59- Rest Over

6:00- Show Begins 

6:18- Models In Place

6:20- Walk

6:28- Backstage Raffle

6:30- Lite Meal (Must Eat On First Floor)

Volunteer Attire

Please wear an undershirt under your shirt.   Wear black or dark colored jeans and black or dark shoes. 

You will be given your roles on the day of. It is imperative to the success of this show that you remain at your post for the duration of this brief show.Thank you. 

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Contact us at 2027588868 with questions

Ankhsemble LLC. is accepting donations to help with expenses related to the Fashion Showcase Fundraiser, Wed., July 31st, 2024. Ankhsemble LLC has contributed time and resources to this venture as well as the MBSYEP 2023 to ensure the success of the participants (Sisi & Tamaya). Ankhsemble LLC did not receive any resources to support this event, except from the DC Public Library for free use of the venue. We thank the DC public Library. Every donation is appreciated. Thank you – Nkosazana