Sometimes, baton twirlers go on to do big things, and it’s not always baton twirling! While baton twirling is a sport that becomes a career for some, others who twirl end up becoming music legends or Supreme Court justices. These three women started out in baton twirling and went on to become American icons: Stevie Nicks Singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks, who started her music career as a member of Fleetwood Mac, is known for giving high-energy solo and group performances, which she continues to do to this day. One of her many talents is twirling the baton. She has shown off her skills on The Late Late Show, as well as during concerts, dazzling audiences around the world. Sheryl Crow Another American music icon has a somewhat hidden baton twirling talent. In 2019, Sheryl Crow twirled her baton on the Today Show. At one point, she was quite skilled in twirling two batons at the same time and even twirling fire batons. As a teenager, she twirled a baton to impress a guy, who unfortunately ended up dating her best friend. Ruth Bader Ginsburg The late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, also known as Notorious R.B.G., worked baton twirling into a busy schedule in high school. While working as the secretary of the English department and the feature editor of the school paper, she found time to twirl the baton and play the cello in her high school orchestra. Baton twirling takes years of dedication, and it’s always a great skill to be able to show off— not just anyone can twirl. These incredible women and many others around the world saw the value in learning how to twirl a baton. With benefits like increased self-discipline and time management expertise, it’s no wonder these notable women went with baton twirling as their skill of choice. At Star Line Baton, we offer a variety of high-quality batons. If you have any questions or need more information, call us at 931-528-7829.

Posted: 2/19/2021