You’ve practiced the choreography so often that you see it in your dreams, and now it’s time to take that routine to the stage. Putting on a dazzling baton twirling performance that will amaze your audience takes more work than knowing the steps. You’ve probably been told to “smile” on stage thousands of times, but there’s more to a performance than a smiling face. Here are some things you can add to your performance that you haven’t thought of.

• Practice without a mirror: Performing on stage is nothing like practicing where you can see yourself. To prepare yourself, practice your routine without a mirror. This will help you learn how the moves feel without having to rely on the mirror for proper placement.
• Your eyes are as important as your smile: Do you remember those photographs where your family forced you to smile? Chances are, it didn’t look as natural as the photo taken when you were laughing at a joke. A stage performance is the same way. Practice an “open” expression by slightly lifting your eyebrows to portray emotion that extends past your smile.
• Dance as part of a group: You’re never alone when you’re on stage. Whether you’re dancing as part of a group or by yourself, interacting with others is important for an engaging show. Make eye contact with group members and your audience to spread your energy to those around you.
• Be confident!: You’ve poured your heart into practicing your routine, so be proud of your effort and hold your head high! The audience doesn’t know the choreography and can’t tell if you make a mistake. When you show confidence in your twirling, you are telling your audience that you are amazing and know how to twirl like a pro.

We wish you good luck on your next performance! Please browse the rest of our blogs for more baton twirling tips. If you need any supplies for your baton twirling, call us at 931-528-7829.

Posted: 6/9/2016