Smile & Shine Pageantry
Back 2 School Mini Charity Pageant
Smile & Shine loves to support charities for a great cause, and we encourage our participants to give back when they can!
Join us for a "Back 2 School" Mini Charity Pageant in support of Christmas Daddies Telethon. Christmas Daddies’ mandate is to provide less fortunate children with gifts at Christmas including toys and food.
Our 'mini' charity pageant will consist of two categories, and each participant will receive a crown & small gift. Join us as we fundraise to support this amazing cause!
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Back 2 School Mini Pageant
Age Categories
♢ 0-23 months ♢ 2-3 ♢ 4-5 ♢ 6-8 ♢ 9-11 ♢ 12-14 ♢ 15-17 ♢ 18-21 ♢ 22+ (NEW!) ♢
Every participant will receive a crown & a small gift, there will be one overall 'royalty' in each age category that will receive a crown, sash, & small gift.
*age categories are subject to change slightly based on registrations*
We will also be crowning two overall "Fundraising Royalty" (0-11 & 12+) to the participants that fundraise the most for Christmas Daddies. Participants will receive a pledge sheet to keep track of their donations, as well as a sheet from Christmas Daddies for whomever would like to receive a charitable tax receipt (over $10), directly from Christmas Daddies, for 2024 tax time.
Our Fundraising Royalty will also be invited on to Christmas Daddies Telethon day with
Smile & Shine to present our cheque donation.
Categories
Formal Wear
In the Formal Wear category, participants should wear something elegant such as a party dress with ballet flats, sandals or dress shoes or a shirt & tie with dress shoes. Participants are welcome to wear tiny heels if they wish to and are comfortable in them.
Find some great examples by clicking HERE
Back 2 School Theme Outfit
We want to see you shine in your best "Back 2 School" outfit! This could be your first day of school outfit for the year, or a back to school inspired outfit/costume.
Please note:
We do not want you to stress about going out to stores buying fancy expensive dresses/outfits.
Consider using local resources- Thrift stores are great, your local 'Buy Nothing' page, Facebook Marketplace, or borrow clothing from family/friends, etc.
Stage Walk
For each category, participants will walk on stage showcasing their outfits and personalities.
This will consist of a "T" walk, with each X being a pause/pose.
Enter/Exit sides are subject to change based on venue set up. It will be confirmed before pageant day, which side participants will be entering/exiting on.
Talent (Optional Add-On)
Participants can choose to add on a category to showcase their talent.
Dancing, singing, playing a musical instrument, joke telling, martial arts, or any other hidden talent
that they may want to showcase to our judges!
Talent will run in four separate age groups, there will be a top award for each age group.
4-8 ● 9-14 ● 15-21 ● 22+
(Talent is judged and awarded separately from the main pageant categories)
All participants will receive a medal for participating.
Music (if required) for talent is to be submitted at least 1 week before pageant.
Makeup guidelines
When it comes to pageantry makeup, the goal is to enhance your natural beauty. We do not recommend "Glitz & Glam" style, we want the individuals to come as they feel comfortable. While makeup is NOT required, this might include their daily 'natural' makeup routine, or they are welcome to wear light blush and/or lip gloss, etc. if they wish.
Introduction
Participants 4+ years will give a brief introduction before doing their formal wear walk on stage. This should include their name, age, something they like to do, and/or a fun fact about them.
On-Stage Question
Participants 4+ years will be asked an age appropriate question before doing their 'Back 2 School' walk on stage. There will be an age category list of question examples provided to practice prior to pageant day.
Judges
Our judges panel will consist of 2-3 judges. The judges will evaluate participants poise, confidence, personality, etc.
If you are still unsure what to expect prior to and on pageant day, do not worry! We will provide lots of information prior to pageant day, and we also have a private Facebook group with all Smile & Shine participants where you can read/ask lots of questions! Pageant friends are always willing to help!
MINI PAGEANT REGISTRATION FEES
Mini Pageant Registration Fee: $80
Optional Talent Add-On: $20
There is a $50 non-refundable deposit due at time of registration, with the remaining balance being due July 21st, 2024
*Payment can be made by E-transfer or Debit/Credit via our Square Site*
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Smile & Shine loves featuring local businesses!
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If you would like to sponsor an event, partner with Smile & Shine or offer products/discount coupons to be in our gift bags given to each participant. Please reach out, we would love to hear from you!
"Nothing you wear is more important than your smile."