Each year, thousands of kids decide they want to try the sport of baton twirling. Many children start twirling the baton when they’re young and keep going until high school or college. This path involves hard work and dedication to the baton twirling craft. If your child has decided they’re up for the task, here’s how you can encourage them to achieve their dreams. Start with the Basics Sign them up for beginner lessons. This is where they’ll learn how to safely and properly twirl the baton. Then, buy a starter kit. Make sure you have the right baton, case, and uniform or costume parts so your child can participate in baton twirling. Keep in mind that your child is going to need a lot of time to practice. Encourage your kid to work practice time into their schedule. Once they decide they want to go further with baton twirling, figure out the next steps. Give Them Space As much as you want to protect your child, you need to give them room to fail. You can check in on them while they’re practicing or watch them show off new moves as they figure them out, but there’s no reason to hover. It will probably just make them nervous and less willing to try new moves. Let them know that you won’t always be there so they can become more independent. Let it be Their Dream Find out why your child decided to start twirling the baton. If it’s to impress someone — yes, even if that someone is you — you might want to see if there’s another activity they would like to pursue. If they try baton twirling and it doesn’t spark the joy they envisioned, be willing to shift gears. Baton twirling is a lot of work, and it’s not for everyone. Be Their #1 Fan Support your child in whatever they do, and they’ll trust you when they need guidance. Be supportive for the wins and losses, the perfect routines and dropped batons. Let your child come to you when they need a shoulder to cry on, and cheer them on when they need a little encouragement. If your child wants to continue honing their baton twirling skills, guide them to get them on the right track. Baton twirling is hard work, but it can be fulfilling for children who decide to pursue it to the fullest. At Star Line Baton, we offer a range of high quality baton twirling and dance products. If you need our help getting started, give us a call at 931-528-7829.

Posted: 8/6/2021