Summer Camp: Beginning Baton Twirling (Ages 11-13)
This summer camp will meet three times per week for two weeks. It is for students who wish to learn the art of baton twirling. It is a beginner's (novice) class.
Pamela Howell
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(83)
What's included
6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Students will learn by doing! I will teach them basic "twirl moves" during class and they will practice during class using both hands, alternately. We will talk about safety such as always twirling outside, never inside (unless in a gym). Students will watch me present a "twirl move" and then they will try. I will always be encouraging to them. They will practice the "twirl moves" as a group. In this beginning class, I will never ask a student to twirl while others watch. Class # 1: Baton twirling safety, identification of the parts of the baton, how to stand gracefully at attention, and introduce right-handed horizontal twirl move. Class #2: Baton twirling safety review, practice right-handed horizontal twirl move, introduce left-handed horizontal twirl move. Class #3: Practice left-handed horizontal twirl move and introduce right-handed figure eight twirl move. Class #4: Practice right-handed figure eight twirl move and introduce left-handed figure eight twirl move. Class #5. Practice left-handed figure eight twirl move and introduce horizontal figure eight twirl move for right hand. Class #6: Practice horizontal figure eight twirl move for right hand and introduce horizontal figure eight twirl move for left hand. Class #7: Practice horizontal figure eight twirl move for left hand and introduce horizontal hand pass. Class #8: Practice horizontal hand pass and introduce over-the-head hand pass.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to properly hold their batons.
Students will learn proper baton terminology: The "ball" is the large rubber part of the baton, the "tip" is the small rubber part, and the "shaft" is the metal, middle section.
Students will learn how to stand gracefully with their feet in a ballet-type position and with their batons facing down with their free hand behind their back.
Students will learn basic baton "twirl moves" including the horizontal twirl and figure-eights.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents, please note: Students will need to take this course outside or in a gym. Please don't let them twirl indoors. (Things have a tendency to get broken by batons. Trust me...I know.)
Also, please make sure no other children (or pets or grandparents or neighbors or the mail carrier!) are near your student as they twirl.
Supply List
A baton. To properly measure your child for a baton, measure the length of their arm from under their armpit to the tips of their fingers. The baton should be the length of your child's arm, no shorter and no less. I recommend the Star Line Baton Starlet II Twirling Baton which is available for purchase on Amazon for around $28. You may also borrow a baton or buy one at a second-hand store; however, please make sure the baton properly fits your child's arm. Batons come in 1-inch increments. If your child is between sizes, purchase the next size up. No plastic or sparkly batons, please. If you have any questions, please reach out to me. I'm happy to help. Also, students will need to wear comfortable gym-type clothes, socks, and sneakers for class. Long hair should be secured with a pony tail holder.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2020
4.9
83reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I come from a family of baton twirlers in Texas.
My mother, my aunt, my cousin, my sister-in-law, and I were all twirlers. We were also called majorettes.
I've had a baton in my hand from the time I was two years old. I was a twirler throughout my elementary, junior high, and high school years. I was the head twirler in high school for two years and I have attended intensive week-long summer twirling camps as well as weekly class lessons. I can twirl two batons at a time, fire batons, and a hoop baton.
I love to teach twirling! It really is an art form.
There are competitive baton twirling associations around the world and it's an activity that both girls and boys can enjoy.Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
weekly3x per week, 2 weeks
55 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-13
3-12 learners per class
