10 mistakes you do not want to make on the runway!
By Michael Maddox

Walking down the catwalk isn’t as easy as supermodels make it look. To keep your runway experience as smooth as possible, you’ll want to avoid these typical blunders.

1. Chewing gum. This is a big no-no because it’s tacky, unprofessional, and there is a chance that you could get gum on the designer’s collection.
2. Being a one-arm carrier. Meaning: When walking on the runway, one arm is swaying back and forth and the other is dead. This shows that you are not balanced as a model.
3. Walking with your head looking down. This shows low self-esteem.
4. Inconsistent walking technique. Consistency is key.
5. Walking hunched over. Not walking erect will cause you to not book jobs.
6. Walking with your hands stiff or fi ngers pointed down. This shows nervousness and that you are uncomfortable.
7. Doing things your own way. Ex. Doing something on the runway other than what the designer instructed you to do. This will mess up the theme of the scene and can also throw off the timing of the show.
8. Walking too fast or too slow. You need to walk with a graceful pace like the model has set before you.
9. Walking to the beat of the music. Never walk to the beat of the music.
10. Falling on the runway. You should get used to your collection as far as gowns or dresses and make sure that your shoes are comfortable and not slippery.