Finoti got the chance to show the judges in the talent preliminary round Thursday ... for the chance to share my love for dance on the Miss America stage, with the unwavering support of @ccmprep ...

Addison, a 10th grader at Briarwood Christian School, was crowned Miss Alabama's Teen earlier this month. She'll now go on to compete at Miss America's Teen.

We agree that we will not assume any obligations locally for or on behalf of the Miss America Pageant ... and display in a three minute routine TALENT. This talent may be singing, dancing ...

Contestants at all levels of the pageant compete in four categories: talent, evening wear, interview and physical fitness. Further, every Miss America state titleholder must select a platform for ...