What's included
10 live meetings
5 in-class hoursProjects
1 hour per week. includedProgress Report
includedClass Experience
Students can expect to learn how to choose a baton, hold and twirl a baton, and march while twirling parade-style. They can expect to learn skills that can help in the following areas and more: Exercise, Scholarships, Social Skills, Confidence. There will also be tricks taught and resources for the next steps. This course will give students a foundation for a majorette team try-out, working with a competition coach, or just fun and exercise. I will demonstrate each part being explained and give lots of time for practice. Students will follow along trying each part themselves. Each class will be formatted in this way: 1. Greetings and check-in 2. Review of previously taught skill 3. Introduction and practice of new skill 4. Putting them together 5. What to expect next class and Goodbyes By the end of the course students will be able to perform a simple routine with one or two batons. It is recommended to purchase your baton or batons before class begins. To measure for baton length, you can measure from the armpit to the end of the middle finger, or you can use the suggested guidelines listed below. Suggested baton lengths by age: Age 1-4: 18 inches Age 5-7: 20 inches Age 8-10: 22 inches Age 11-12: 24 inches Ages 13-14: 26 inches Age 15+: 28 inches If the twirler is tall for their age, add 1 to 2 inches. If the twirler is small for their age, subtract 1 to 2 inches. IF YOU WOULD LIKE PRIVATE LESSONS, PLEASE SEND ME A MESSAGE.
Learning Goals
Students can expect to learn foundational baton twirling skills and more.
Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Basics of the Baton
This lesson is about baton purchasing suggestions, deciding to use one baton or two, parts of a baton, how to hold the baton, and a starting stance and march.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Putting the Baton in Motion
This lesson is about moving the baton forward and back, from side to side, flipping the baton to a twirling position from forward and backward spin.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Front Twirl
This lesson is about twirling the baton to the side in front of the body and completing an overhead spin and outward side twirl.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Upward Side Twirl
This lesson is about twirling the baton upward on the side and completing an upward front windmill twirl.
30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
No pre-requisites for this course. Please come and learn the basics.
Supply List
Twirling batons are required for this class. Students can choose to use one baton or two. I recommend Starline Batons, but any baton can be used for beginners. Batons can be purchased from Amazon.com, StarlineBaton.com, or any place you see them being sold.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have loved baton twirling and had opportunities to be on majorette teams many years between 4th and 12 grades. I have also had opportunities to teach others to twirl and seen marvelous results that have led to all being accepted to teams and even becoming the captain of a team. I would love to share this talent with you and see what you make of it.
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Live Group Course
$25
weekly or $125 for 10 classes2x per week, 5 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
2-12 learners per class