* EXAMPLES - TALENT INTRODUCTION
Dance: say what kind of dance it is. Name the performer on the recording. Importanct -- when you have self-choreographed your dance ( or anything else that YOU did, like costume design, etc.) be sure to mention it.
"Recognized as one of the 20th century's most iconic figures, James Brown is truely one of the most influential artists of our time. Performing a self-choreographed tap dance channheling the "Godfather of Soul," is Debbie Smith, Miss Las Cruces."
"Lyrical Dance is a most expressive art form, for without saying a word, A performer can communicate passion, determination, and power. Dancing to Patti Labelle's signiture song, "Over the Rainbow," is Keisha Davis, Miss Albuqeurque."
Opera: set the scene, name the character, name the aria, name the opera and composer.
"On a mission to maker her former lover jealous, the flirty and fashionable diva, Musetta, sings about her beauty and popularity. Here performing Musetta's Aria, "Quando Men Vo," from Puccini's La Boheme, is Amanda Davis, Miss Santa Fe."
Instrumental: name the instrument, name of the piece and composer. If it is a cover of a well-known piece, name the original performer.
"Sometimes on journeys of the heart we may carelessley choose the wrong road leaving only romantic regret. Accompaning herfself on the guitar to Taylor Swift's Melancholy hit, "Back to December," please welcome Colleen Roberts, Miss Portales."
*Production team has the right to edit/change introduction as needed.