Baton twirling shows can be impressive on their own, but adding fire brings them to another level. Fire spinning adds an exciting element to this sport, one that can be dangerous if safety precautions are not taken ahead of time. Here’s how we recommend staying safe as a fire baton twirler: Maintain Your Baton When you’re playing with fire, a lot can go wrong very quickly. Checking your equipment before and during a performance is vital to your safety and the safety of those around you. See if your equipment has wear and tear beyond safe levels. Look or feel for cracks and tears. The best way to stay safe in fire baton twirling is to make sure your equipment can handle the task before using it. Dress for Safety The fabrics you wear during a fire performance can be the difference between being safe and causing injury to yourself and others. Choose natural fabrics and cloth, staying away from synthetic materials, which are often more prone to catching fire or melting. Leather c
Posted: 11/18/2023
If you love baton twirling, you’re not alone. However, you may have a hard time finding online content that focuses specifically on twirling and the world surrounding it. Whether you need a reminder of why you do what you do or just want to hear stories of others with a similar passion, there are a couple podcasts that might be perfect for you. Baton Twirling Podcast Sara Rudin, founder of the Honeybees Baton Twirling and Dance Studio in Round Rock, Texas who twirled competitively for more than 15 years, hosts the aptly named Baton Twirling Podcast. You can find this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and on many other podcast apps and websites. This is the go-to podcast if you’re looking for advice from some of the greatest baton twirlers, as well as their stories. This podcast is accompanied by a Baton Twirling 101 YouTube channel, a perfect resource for video demonstrations of baton twirling tricks. The podcast, which started in 2019 and has about 40 episodes, includes inter
Posted: 11/4/2023
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