Anyone who twirls the baton knows that baton twirling is a sport. Like any sport, it comes with its fair share of risks and injuries. Bruises, blisters, breaks and sprains all come with the territory. Fortunately, engineers and performers have designed and discovered products to make the experience easier and more fun, especially in the practice phase. Here are a few of those products: Rosin Powder Rosin is a type of resin that’s used in soaps, inks, adhesives and, most importantly, hand drying powder for baton twirling. Star Line Baton offers a rosin mixture that absorbs moisture, keeping hands dry. This improves friction and helps prevent drops, which helps tremendously when learning new tricks and routines. While this powder is great for practice, it is forbidden in certain competitions, listed as a performance enhancing substance. Baton Tape Baton tape can add sparkle and color to your baton. Star Line Baton offers cotton, vinyl, metallic, prism and sparkle varieties in al
Posted: 1/21/2022
Spiritual dance takes on many forms, but there are some instruments that always seem to be present. In the case of Christian dance ministry, almost every dance involves tambourines. This isn’t a coincidence. These instruments have been used since biblical times, if not earlier, during wars, parties and even temple services. Learn more about why tambourines are still widely used in dance ministry today. Biblical References The Bible contains several references to tambourines, which are also called timbrels, tabrets and tofs in different sections. These handheld instruments expressed praise, rejoicing, triumph, victory, warfare and more! They were played in many places during Biblical times, from homes and battlefields to feasts and celebrations; even priests at temples used them from time to time. In one notable biblical event, Moses’s sister Miriam played one to celebrate the Israelites’ Exodus from Egypt “Then Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a tambourine in h
Posted: 1/7/2022
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