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Baton twirling is not only an eye-catching and impressive skill, but it's great exercise as well! From twirling figure eights to wrapping the baton around your neck, twirling two batons at once, and more, learn all about how to twirl a baton in this free educational video series.
There are 24 videos in this series:
Get started twirling baton today! Get tips on how to become a baton twirler for a marching band or just for fun, in this free instructional video.
Watch an expert demonstrate basic baton twirling skills, tricks and moves in this free online instructional video for beginning baton twirlers.
If you want to twirl baton, it's very important to choose the right length baton. Learn how plus find out what the different parts of the baton are called, in this free baton twirling video lesson.
An expert baton twirler shows how to hold a baton and how to twirl with the head of the baton leading and the toe following, in this free baton twirling video lesson.
The figure 8 is a basic baton twirling move. Learn how to twirl a Figure 8 with a baton in this free baton twirling video lesson, with expert tips and techniques.
The side twirl is a baton twirling move that involves rotating the baton under your arm. Learn how to do a side twirl on baton in this free baton twirling video lesson.
The horizontal figure 8 is a baton twirling move that is similar to the basic figure 8 but with the baton held horizontal to the floor. Learn to do a horizontal figure 8 in this free baton twirling video lesson.
The reverse figure 8 is the opposite of the horizontal figure 8 baton twirling move. Learn to do a reverse figure 8 on baton in this free baton twirling video lesson.
The hand-to-hand is a baton twirling move that involves twirling the baton from the right hand to the left hand and vice versa. Learn how to twirl a baton hand-to-hand in this free educational video.
Create a baton twirling routine by combining tricks and moves. An expert shows how to twirl combination moves on the baton, such as the hand-to-hand followed by a behind the back or behind the knees hand-off, in this free baton twirling video lesson.
An expert baton twirler shows how to do a horizontal figure 8 on baton, then hand the baton off to twirl with your other hand, in this free baton twirling video lesson.
Twirling a baton around your neck is an impressive baton twirling trick, and it's easy to learn how to do with the expert tips in this free baton twirling video lesson.
Twirling the baton around your neck and then passing it behind your back creates a cool baton twirling combination move. Learn how to do it in this free baton twirling video lesson.
Combine baton twirling moves such as the hand-to-hand, behind the back hand-off and more to create a cool baton twirling routine. Learn how in this free baton twirling video lesson.
Twirling the baton between your fingers is a fun and impressive baton twirling move. An expert baton twirler shows how to do it in this free baton twirling video lesson.
Cradle a baton on your shoulder, then let it slide down and catch it before it hits the ground. Learn how to do this impressive baton twirling trick in this free instructional video.
An expert baton twirler demonstrates an advanced baton twirling routine and teaches how to do it in this free baton twirling video lesson.
Twirling the baton through your fingers is a twirl move that can be used in many different combinations. Learn a routine involving twirling through your fingers in this free baton twirling video lesson.
An expert baton twirler shows how to twirl a horizontal figure 8, then throw the baton into the air and catch it, in this free baton twirling video lesson.
If you want to twirl baton with your school's marching band, it's important to learn how to march with a baton and lead the band. Learn how in this free baton twirling video lesson.
The head drum majorette is a baton twirler that leads and directs the marching band on the field. Learn how to march with a baton and lead a marching band in this free baton twirling video lesson.
An expert demonstrates baton twirling moves that can be done by drum majorettes or twirlers while marching on the field with a marching band in this free baton twirling video lesson.
Twirling two batons at once is a trick that is sure to impress! An expert baton twirler shows how to twirl two batons at the same time in this free baton twirling video lesson.
Tossing a baton is a fun and eye-catching baton twirling trick. Learn how to do basic and advanced baton tosses in this free baton twirling video lesson.
Baton twirling has two origin stories: one says the Dutch introduced baton twirling to the Americas in 1681, whereas another version cites the origin with Major Millsaps and the founding of Millsaps college in Mississippi after the Civil War. The world may never know. Twirling is a competitive sport with various levels and forms, including two-baton, solo, strut, and other divisions. In competitive arenas, twirling can resemble other styles of rhythmic gymnastics, some using ribbons or other small rods or objects. Many schools have baton twirlers that work alongside cheerleaders or the marching band. In the case of marching band twirlers, the title of ‘majorette’ is a coveted position. When alongside cheerleading, twirlers can take on many purposes similar to those of a ‘color guard.’
In this free instructional video series, expert Suzanne Von Schaack will show you all the basics and some advanced techniques of baton twirling. She covers figures eights, horizontal and reverse figure eights, throwing the baton in the air, passing hand to hand, cradling, and setting up your routine. Suzanne also offers tips on creating combinations and more advanced routines as well. She demonstrates two-baton twirling and tosses with the baton for more advanced twirlers. Check this out and you’ll know all you need to start up yourself or one of your kids in baton twirling.
Suzanne Von Schaack Suzanne Von Schaack learned how to twirl baton when she was a young girl many years ago. Her first classes were with the twirlers that were in the band at her high school. She took such an interest that she found other teachers who taught summer camps on advanced techniques. When she was active and performing on the football fields at half time games, she twirled with fire. This is not something she would recommend doing until you are really well schooled at twirling. <p> Suzanne is available for training and may be reached on her myspace link on this page.dkdk
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