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Archive for August, 2019

Across Cultures: History of Chinese Devil Sticks

Baton twirling has a history in many different cultures, each one with a unique style. One of the earliest forms of baton twirling is devil sticks. This form of juggling consists of a balanced baton accompanied by two smaller handler sticks used to lift, strike, and flip the main baton. Traditionally wooden, the sticks can also be made from fiberglass, aluminum, or plastic. They are typically covered with an elastomer that increases grip and protects against repeated drops. Flower sticks are a version that include added poms at each end of the baton for more balance. Other variations include firesticks and illuminated devil sticks. Thought to have originated in China, the real history of devil sticks is a bit more clouded. Some claim that the sticks hail from ancient Egypt, earlier than 3000 B.C., and the juggling act followed the Silk Road to China in the East. Others believe that the Greeks have been juggling for more than 2,000 years due to the Greek word “diabolo” literally transl

Posted: 8/21/2019

Selecting The Perfect Song

You’re given the chance to select a new song for your routine! That’s a lot of freedom, so how do you decide on the perfect song? This is the song that’s going to impact your performance, so it’s important to choose wisely. When it comes to music, you’ll want to pick a song that really excites — not one blander than your grandmother’s oatmeal or that’ll put your dad to sleep. Make sure you like the song too; you’ll be hearing it for weeks. Next, the song should invoke some type of emotion in you for inspiration. If you can’t respond passionately with your emotions when performing the routine, it will not have a positive impact on the audience or the judges. Choreography goes hand-in-hand with the song choice as well. Dancing expresses the type of emotion you’re communicating, and displaying emotion lets the audience connect the music to your movement. If the story of your performance isn’t represented with the correct choreography, it will fall flat. You must intertwin your body and em

Posted: 8/7/2019

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