There is nothing more essential to a baton twirler’s performance than the baton itself. When it comes time to pick the baton you’ll be using, it’s important to know the differences between the different styles of baton. First, is baton thickness. For the most part, you’ll have two options: ⅜ inch and 7/16 inch. The 7/16 inch shaft is the thickest shaft, but you’ll find more twirlers opting for the ⅜ inch shaft. Next, you need to measure for the correct baton length! There are two different ways to do this. You can either measure from the neck, meaning you’ll lay a yard stick on top of the arm with the “0” inches end against the bottom of your neck. The correct baton length will be wherever the yard stick hits your middle finger. You can also measure from under the arm: place the “0” inches end of a yardstick against your armpit. The correct length will be where the yardstick hits your longest fingertip. Finally, you get to decide between the different features! There are fl
Posted: 9/20/2018
You’re sitting in the stands of a high school football game. The halftime show begins, the music starts to swell, and out marches the color guard team. You’re caught up in the choreography, the colors, and the visual artistry of it all. You suddenly know that you want to join the color guard team, but you don’t know where to start. There are first a few questions you need to ask yourself: Do you enjoy dancing? Do you enjoy long practices, dedicating your time to a sport, and being a part of a team? If you answered yes to all of these questions, then color guard might be for you! The next step is to go to auditions. Don’t worry if you don’t know the basics of the flag; part of the audition process is spending time to teach you the basics of flag work and a short dance routine. The audition process is typically a few days, so make sure to spend time practicing outside of the auditions. When it comes down to the actual audition, this shows that you truly care about being a part of the t
Posted: 9/6/2018
Cheerleading practice can be intense, especially for cheerleading squads that compete in tournaments. While cheerleading c...
