Baton twirling, once a huge part of the American fabric in the 60s and 70s, has been making a comeback in regards to its popularity. With its intricate and precise movements required to twirl successfully, baton twirling requires complete focus and coordination. With more and more people picking up the fine art of baton twirling, it is important for those just starting to learn about the five traits of baton twirling that helps to separate it from other sports.

1. It is Physical: Baton twirling is a physically demanding sport, requiring the participant to have strength, agility, and coordination, from everything to the fingers, the torso, and even the toes.
2. It is Psychological: With baton twirling, it is between the artist and their baton alone, so that means the sports requires confidence, awareness of self, and determination. This types of things challenge the athlete, and, as a result, self-discipline is achieved.
3. It is Emotional: Most baton twirlers are on a team, a team in which friendships and memories are made while completing their baton twirling training. This also means that baton twirling builds character as well.
4. It is Science: Baton twirling requires exact movements and precise execution. With the laws of physics coming into play with every movement, a scientific precision is required to master the art of baton twirling.
5. It is Art: Baton twirling, while physically exerting, requires the grace of a ballerina, therefore, can be called art as creative skilled is needed.

While there are many levels of baton twirling, from novice to expert, it doesn’t matter what level you are performing on; all five benchmarks will apply when you twirl that baton. For more information and tips pertaining to baton twirling, please browse the Starline Baton blog. To talk to a baton expert, please call us at 931-528-7829, or contact us online.

Posted: 1/18/2016