Workshop and Photo Shoot
We are excited about this year’s workshops because we have so many great opportunities to offer. Our workshops are geared towards youth in the entertainment industry and those working to get into the industry. By attending our workshops, you will walk away with all the resources and guidance to become a young paid entertainer.
Our workshops will consist of 4 classes for youth, 5 classes for parents, a luncheon, a panel discussion, and a photo shoot for the youth and networking session for the parents. The classes for the youth will give them an opportunity to try something new and create a well rounded resume. The classes for the parents will provide them all the do’s and don’ts of the industry. The youth will also walk away with headshots and self tape auditions for casting calls. Please check out our amazing workshop speakers below. All of our workshop speakers are reputable and experienced.
During the workshops luncheon, we will have a panel discussion with the family of Alejandro Estevon Angel also known as Baby Dro. Baby Dro starred in the new Guaridans of the Galaxy 3 movie and in the upcoming movie “Harold and the Purple Crayon” due to release in June 2023. Our second panel guest is Kyle Santillian. Kyle is an actor and host of Atlanta’s 107.9 Morning Hustle Show. The next panel guest is an ambassador for Wigs with Kids, Emily Caroscio. Emily developed Alopecia Areata at the age of 15 which caused her hair, eyebrows and eyelashes to fall out. She is now an advocate for children with Alopecia. Our last panel guest is Life with the Rankins. “Life With the Rankins” is a Family Entertainment Brand of actors, singers, producers, rappers, poets, and more. Check out their podcast, “Life with the Rankins Podcast: A conversation on Faith, Family and Film”.
We also have special guests stopping by like Javon Jackson (Tyler Perry’s “The Oval”), Alpharetta Cultural Arts Commissioner Gene Andrews, Regis Le’Bron (Writer/ Producer/ Director), Ron Tyler Jr (Producer/ Director/ Talent/ Host), David Manuel (Dir of Fulton County Arts & Culture), Roxe Karvell (Filmmaker and Recording Artist), music and film directors, producers, celebrity actors and actresses, modeling and talent agencies and more.
Fashion Extreme Expo Youth Edition is hosted by Asia’s Closet Angels, an IRS approved 501(C)3 nonprofit organization. All proceeds will go towards the expo and a portion of sponsorship funds will be donated to Wigs for Kids. Wigs for Kids provides hair free of charge to children who have been diagnosed with a medical hair loss issues. Any support is greatly appreciated.
We are hosting fundraisers for the event. Your support would be greatly appreciated. You can order pizza from Little Caesars or popcorn from Kroy Korn. Both of these fundraisers deliver directly to your doorstep. We are also hosting a raffle and raffle tickets can be purchased online at https://youthfashionextreme.com/raffle. We also have sponsorship and advertising options. Click the buttons below to support.
If you are in need of Financial Assistance for the workshops, email team@youthfashionextreme.com.
5 Classes for Parents 4 Classes for Youth (Classes are split between age groups)
Photo Shoot (Headshots, Full body Photos, and Group Photos)
Feature in Model Book
Catered Luncheon
Gift Bag
WORKSHOP Class List
Introduction to Acting
Learn the fundamentals of acting in a fun and nurturing environment! This 5-week introductory course covers the basic techniques needed to grow your skills as an actor. Whether you are a beginner, or have experience and want to sharpen your acting “tools”, this course is for you!
How does an entertainment business make money? How much profit can an entertainment business make?
Business Entertainment 101 provides an overview of the rapidly changing entertainment industry: Who does what, how, when and why in the making and marketing of America’s most influential and profitable export. We will explain the terminology and inner workings of the entire industry, covering motion pictures, television, theatre, music and new media including the six major principle businesses: film, television, music, new media, theater and radio. This class is an essential reference for students or indeed anyone fascinated by the industry that intrigues most of us and has a profound effect on our society.
From where it all started until now, Hip Hop dance & culture has made, and is still making, a huge impact on our world. You will learn everything you need to learn how to dance Hip Hop, from understanding music to where to find a Hip Hop dance class in your community. Ready to learn how to dance Hip Hop? Let’s get moving.
And if you’re a dancer, studying Hip Hop’s undeniably raw and fascinating background should be considered a core part of your education!
You will learn everything you need to learn how to dance Hip Hop, from understanding music to where to find a Hip Hop dance class in your community. Ready to learn how to dance Hip Hop? Let’s get moving.
Interactive holistic approach to Financial Literacy/Economic Empowerment
– Tug-a-War Financial Games
Zara vs. RL (Ralph Lauren)
Urban Outfitters (URBN) vs. Dior
Each young Fashion Investor will learn:
– Budgeting in Style
– Taking a Mind Your Own Business Day
– Investing and Building Wealth – Securing the Bag
– Creating a Personal Board of Directors
– Credit/Savings
-Creating Multiple Streams of Income
Our Musical Theatre class will focus on ensemble building, beginner acting and vocal technique, and learning beginner musical theatre choreography.
- Warm Up for about 15 minutes includes cardio and stretch
- Will learn a short technique heavy combo to do across the floor
- Will learn a 30-45 second combo
- Perform in groups
Self Confidence is key when posing. Learn how to pose, show confidence, and have fun. Take pictures feeling assertive.
Ready for confident posing? Sign up for our Posing class.
Self Confidence is key when posing. Learn how to pose, show confidence, and have fun. Take pictures feeling assertive. Ready for confident posing? Sign up for our Posing class.
A runway model is a fashion professional who models clothes, makeup and accessories at fashion shows. Brands use runway models to promote their clothing line. Learn how to walk strong and pose on the runway in our runway class. You will leave with a confident runway walk and be able to offer different runway walking styles that designers will love.
A runway model is a fashion professional who models clothes, makeup and accessories at fashion shows. Brands use runway models to promote their clothing line.
Learn how to walk strong and pose on the runway in our runway class. You will leave with a confident runway walk and be able to offer different runway walking styles that designers will love.
Learn how to WOW your audience!!! Having the tools to capture your audience, keep them engaged and leave them wanting more are the three essential keys to being a great performer!! We will develop the following areas.
» Stage presence/ working the stage
» Crowd control
» Performance enhancement
» Some choreography
» Microphone control
» Costume coaching
Graphic design is a tool used to promote any type of entertainer, business and professional. It gets the information out to propel professionals, entrepreneurs, entertainers and businesses to the next level through visual presentation such as digital advertisements logos, printed flyers and posters. In this class you well learn beginners graphic design skills to make an attractive digital promotional flyer to promote your talent, business, profession or product that can be used on all social media platforms or to print for direct marketing. Awake your dreams one design at a time.
Learn the art of voiceover acting from comedian, writer and voiceover actor Kim “Dicey” Douglas. Dicey played the lead character in podcast drama “The Imperfection” which was an official selection for the Tribeca Film Festival. Attendees can look forward to learning the following:
- Voiceover acting techniques
- How to create a professional voice demo reel
- How to audition for voiceover
Interactive holistic approach to Financial Literacy/Economic Empowerment
– Tug-a-War Financial Games
Zara vs. RL (Ralph Lauren)
Urban Outfitters (URBN) vs. Dior
Each young Fashion Investor will learn:
– Budgeting in Style
– Taking a Mind Your Own Business Day
– Investing and Building Wealth – Securing the Bag
– Creating a Personal Board of Directors
– Credit/Savings
-Creating Multiple Streams of Income
Group A – Ages 5 to 12
Group B- Ages 13 to 18
Parents
SCHEDULE DETAILS Event Schedules
Dance - Ages 12 and under
Norma's Academy of Dance
From where it all started until now, Hip Hop dance & culture has made, and is still making, a huge impact on our world.
And if you’re a dancer, studying Hip Hop’s undeniably raw and fascinating background should be considered a core part of your education!
You will learn everything you need to learn how to dance Hip Hop, from understanding music to where to find a Hip Hop dance class in your community. Ready to learn how to dance Hip Hop? Let’s get moving.
Runway - Ages 12 and under
Carlyn Butts
The Modeling workshop will include runway techniques, camera movement, backstage etiquette, how to work accessories, turns, posed and overall beginning and ending of a fashion show. Know your angle photo posing, color and clothing choice for photo shoot, hair and makeup that is best for particular shots.
Graphic Design - Ages 13 and up
Hi-Def Graphfxs and Media. LLC
Graphic design is a tool used to promote any type of entertainer, business and professional. It gets the information out to propel professionals, entrepreneurs, entertainers and businesses to the next level through visual presentation such as digital advertisements logos, printed flyers and posters. In this class you well learn beginners graphic design skills to make an attractive digital promotional flyer to promote your talent, business, profession or product that can be used on all social media platforms or to print for direct marketing. Awake your dreams one design at a time.
Acting - Ages 13 and up
Javarius Conway
Introduction to Acting
Learn the fundamentals of acting in a fun and nurturing environment! This 5-week introductory course covers the basic techniques needed to grow your skills as an actor. Whether you are a beginner, or have experience and want to sharpen your acting “tools”, this course is for you!
Posing - Ages 12 and under
Carlyn Butts
The Modeling workshop will include runway techniques, camera movement, backstage etiquette, how to work accessories, turns, posed and overall beginning and ending of a fashion show. Know your angle photo posing, color and clothing choice for photo shoot, hair and makeup that is best for particular shots.
Acting - Ages 12 and under
Javarius Conway
Introduction to Acting
Learn the fundamentals of acting in a fun and nurturing environment! This 5-week introductory course covers the basic techniques needed to grow your skills as an actor. Whether you are a beginner, or have experience and want to sharpen your acting “tools”, this course is for you!
Dance - Ages 13 and up
Norma's Academy of Dance
From where it all started until now, Hip Hop dance & culture has made, and is still making, a huge impact on our world.
And if you’re a dancer, studying Hip Hop’s undeniably raw and fascinating background should be considered a core part of your education!
You will learn everything you need to learn how to dance Hip Hop, from understanding music to where to find a Hip Hop dance class in your community. Ready to learn how to dance Hip Hop? Let’s get moving.
Start your own Apparel Business - Ages 13 and up
Young Socialites Fashion Agency
Learn the business side of fashion, explore key trends shaping the future of the industry, and gain an understanding of how fashion brands are built and launched. This online course is organized to show the ranges of roles necessary to build or manage a fashion company.
We will explore the steps of fashion production with a focus on marketing and entrepreneurship, while providing insights and perspectives on the industry from a wide variety of insiders. Students will be encouraged to engage in the process of bringing a collection from idea to distribution, with project-based exploration into key facets of the industry.
A sequence of activities and assignments builds students’ skills and understanding of the business behind the fashion industry from every angle, including identifying your consumer, sourcing and costing materials, communicating with factories, creating a unique brand identity, and managing retail and wholesale relationships. Students will ultimately understand how to develop effective communication strategies geared towards collaborating with major fashion brands and decision-makers throughout the field.
Stage Presence - Ages 12 and under
Regina Troupe
Learn how to WOW your audience!!! Having the tools to capture your audience, keep them engaged and leave them wanting more are the three essential keys to being a great performer!! We will develop the following areas.
» Stage presence/ working the stage
» Crowd control
» Performance enhancement
» Some choreography
» Microphone control
» Costume coaching
Voiceover - Ages 12 and under
Dicey Approved
Learn the art of voiceover acting from comedian, writer and voiceover actor Kim “Dicey” Douglas. Dicey played the lead character in podcast drama “The Imperfection” which was an official selection for the Tribeca Film Festival. Attendees can look forward to learning the following:
• Voiceover acting techniques
• How to create a professional voice demo reel
• How to audition for voiceover
Financial Literacy - Ages 13 and up
Wealthy Habits
Fundamental of Personal Finance - Earning and Budgeting:
Money doesn’t just magically show up. In this workshop, students will learn the basics of earning money and paying taxes as an adult. Follow-up discussion around how they can earn money now using their talent and time creates motivation. Finally, a fun budgeting game that lets students realize that money spent wisely will have a lasting positive impact on their future.
Posing and Runway - Ages 13 and up
Carlyn Butts
The Modeling workshop will include runway techniques, camera movement, backstage etiquette, how to work accessories, turns, posed and overall beginning and ending of a fashion show. Know your angle photo posing, color and clothing choice for photo shoot, hair and makeup that is best for particular shots.
Financial Literacy - Ages 12 and under
Money Matters for Youth with Gail Perry Mason
Interactive holistic approach to Financial Literacy/Economic Empowerment
- Tug-a-War Financial Games
Zara vs. RL (Ralph Lauren)
Urban Outfitters (URBN) vs. Dior
Each young Fashion Investor will learn:
- Budgeting in Style
- Taking a Mind Your Own Business Day
- Investing and Building Wealth - Securing the Bag
- Creating a Personal Board of Directors
- Credit/Savings
-Creating Multiple Streams of Income
Musical Theater - Ages 12 and under
Tyler Kidd
Our Musical Theatre class will focus on ensemble building, beginner acting and vocal technique, and learning beginner musical theatre choreography.
- Warm Up for about 15 minutes includes cardio and stretch
- Will learn a short technique heavy combo to do across the floor
- Will learn a 30-45 second combo
- Perform in groups
Voiceover - Ages 13 and up
Dicey Approved
Learn the art of voiceover acting from comedian, writer and voiceover actor Kim “Dicey” Douglas. Dicey played the lead character in podcast drama “The Imperfection” which was an official selection for the Tribeca Film Festival. Attendees can look forward to learning the following:
• Voiceover acting techniques
• How to create a professional voice demo reel
• How to audition for voiceover
Stage Presence - Ages 13 and up
Regina Troupe
Stage Presence - Ages 13 and up
Learn how to WOW your audience!!! Having the tools to capture your audience, keep them engaged and leave them wanting more are the three essential keys to being a great performer!! We will develop the following areas.
» Stage presence/ working the stage
» Crowd control
» Performance enhancement
» Some choreography
» Microphone control
» Costume coaching
Entertainment Industry Tips- Parents
Kla Inman
K’la Inman, also known as K’la Model Maker, is the founder and CEO of Getting Started Acting and Modeling in Trussville, Alabama. It was her own experience with fake agencies as a young aspiring model that motivated her to start a company that has helped over 3000 families learn how to get started in the industry.
Money Management- Parents
Money Matters for Youth with Gail Perry Mason
Gail Perry-Mason of Detroit, Michigan, has come a long way, from foster care to caring for others. A respected authority in the financial industry, Gail is also a bestselling author. Her years of experience coupled with her “down-to-earth” but also “down-to- business” style has made her a sought-after speaker and presenter. Regularly addressing capacity crowds, she educates people on financial literacy conducting financial training sessions and workshops for companies such as Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, MGM, CBS News, Comcast, Blue Cross, Wells Fargo, Comerica and many more. Along with her regular national speaking engagements, which includes keynote addresses at the University of Notre Dame, All Star Game, the NAACP Image Awards Women’s Reception, NBA Wives, University of Hawaii and the Allstate Purple Purse Movement, to name a few, in October 2022 she was a speaker for TedX when they came to the Music Hall in Detroit Michigan. Gail’s wisdom also hit the airwaves as she co-hosted an award-winning talk show entitled “Building Wealth,” via broadcast on iHeartRadio affiliate WMXD (MIX 92.3 FM) and a television broadcast on Comcast Cable. She has appeared on national outlets such as BET, Fox News, PBS, CNN, CBS, MSNBC, CNBC, RadioOne and NPR Radio. In 2014, Gail was a featured financial speaker at the Essence Women’s Festival, and keynote speaker for Harvard University Black History Month.
Parent Session- Parents
Asia's Closet LLC
Learn about branding your entertainer or company. This class will give you the resources to help brand your company including logo, website, email, social media and more. This class will help take your brand to the next level with marketing tips and more.
The Business of Music Entertainment - Parents
BMikeRob
Luncheon
Luncheon
Luncheon will be catered with Entertainment and Guest Speakers.
*Vegetarian options will be available.
Panel Discussion
Luncheon
During the workshops luncheon, we will have a panel discussion with the family of Alejandro Estevon Angel also known as Baby Dro. Baby Dro starred in the new Guaridans of the Galaxy 3 movie and in the upcoming movie "Harold and the Purple Crayon" due to release in June 2023. Our second panel guest is Kyle Santillian. Kyle is an actor and host of Atlanta's 107.9 Morning Hustle Show. The next panel guest is an ambassador for Wigs with Kids, Emily Caroscio. Emily developed Alopecia Areata at the age of 15 which caused her hair, eyebrows and eyelashes to fall out. She is now an advocate for children with Alopecia. Our last panel guest is Life with the Rankins. “Life With the Rankins” is a Family Entertainment Brand of actors, singers, producers, rappers, poets, and more. Check out their podcast, "Life with the Rankins Podcast: A conversation on Faith, Family and Film".
Photo Shoot- All Ages
Asia's Closet LLC
This Photo Shoot will include:
- Headshots
- Full Body Pictures
- Group Photos
- Hair and Makeup
- Dressed by Designers
- Asia's Closet
- YS Clothier
- NyNy's Kloset
Pictures will be available on the portal within 30 days of photo shoot.
Social Media Influencers - Parents
Justin McClure
Kids today want to be YouTubers and social media stars. But how? It's not easy. You need a lot of skills: creativity, marketing, graphic design, editing, and understanding algorithms. Luckily, Justin McClure, of the Mighty McClures, is here to help. A Forbes Top Influencer with over 1 Billion views, the Mighty McClures have been popular for over 5 years on social media.
Justin will teach parents what it takes to succeed on social media, and more importantly, how to do it in a positive fashion. Also, there are dangers in social media, and things to avoid - those will be discussed as well.
Networking - Parents
Speaker to be Announced
Join us for a networking session at the end of the workshop. Don't forget to bring your business cards!