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Baton Twirling
About Baton Twirling at DubboBaton twirling is a unique sport! It is composed of numerous athletic skills all rolled into one activity. Baton has evolved from something that was primarily seen in parades into a sport that encompasses the stamina level of a long distance runner, the hand-eye coordination of a softball player or golfer, the grace of a ballet dancer, the flexibility, strength and tumbling skills of a gymnast, and the determination and dedication necessary to be successful in any sport!Often baton twirling is equated into the same category as rhythmic gymnastics. Although these two sports share a great deal of similarity, there are specific moves that baton twirlers perform which make us distinct from rhythmic gymnastics. These moves are referred to as "rolls", where the baton is solely controlled by the body and not the hands. Presently baton twirling is gaining recognition across the world and is articlulated with the most prominent organization known to Baton Twirling, The World Baton Twirling Federation whom govern the World Championships. Members from over 22 countries come and compete in the World Baton Twirling Championships and the WBTF International Cup, which are known as the most prestigious events in the baton twirling world. Australian twirlers are also given the opportunity to be involved with TwirlMania, which is an international event sponsored by Disney World. Ultimately we want to become and deserve to be an Olympic sport! | |
| About Baton Twirling | ||
| Baton twirling is a regimented form of moving, marching and twirling batons to music. The baton twirling is combined with Jazz movement to create an effective and impressive dance display. Baton twirling requires great skill development in addition to polished performance techniques. It also involves rhythm and co-ordination. | | |
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