Quite a few very well known people were baton twirlers when they were younger, and some even started their professional careers in the sport of baton twirling. Here are just a few people you may not have realized were baton twirlers:

• Lynne V. Cheney, wife of former Vice President Dick Cheney, was a baton twirler. She was even the Wyoming State Baton Twirling Champion in 1958!
• Actresses Debbie Reynolds and Sissy Spacek were baton twirlers!
• Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the U.S. Supreme Court Justice, was a baton twirler when she was younger.
• Famous singer, Sheryl Crow, was a baton twirler!
• Well-known dancer, choreographer, and actress Debbie Allen was a baton twirler!
• Debbie Allen's sister, Phylicia Rashad, best known for her role as Clair Huxtable, was a baton twirler.
• Madonna brought baton twirling to her MDNA 2012 world tour last summer when she performed in a 1940's majorette costume.

Baton twirling is a great sport that gives people the unique opportunity to tap into their creative side, increase hand-eye coordination and flexibility, and even compete in an athletic environment. Baton twirling is a great way to start a professional career as a choreographer, dancer, actor, etc.

At Starline Baton, we are here for all your baton twirling needs. At our online baton store, we offer a variety of batons, baton twirling accessories, streamers, flags, hoop batons, christian worship products, and more! Call Starline Baton at 931-528-7829 to order!

Posted: 11/29/2012