Baton Twirling Disciplines
Descriptions
Solo - 1 Baton
The solo event is a single athlete performing with one baton. The primary focus of the solo discipline is the representation of the 3 twirl modes, integrated and executed in various planes, patterns and directions with ambidexterity, varied body work enhancements, and an emphasis on continuity, consistency and flow. Difficulty/demand is created through speed, follow through, intricacy, timing and inherent depth of each of the 3 modes represented.
2 - Baton
Two baton twirling is the continued and simultaneous manipulation of two batons by one athlete.
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The two baton discipline integrates various planes, patterns and directions with ambidexterity, varied body work enhancements, and an emphasis on continuity, consistency and flow.
3 Baton
The solo event is a single athlete performing with one baton. The primary focus of the solo discipline is the representation of the 3 twirl modes, integrated and executed in various planes, patterns and directions with ambidexterity, varied body work enhancements, and an emphasis on continuity, consistency and flow. Difficulty/demand is created through speed, follow through, intricacy, timing and inherent depth of each of the 3 modes represented.
X Strut
The x strut event is performed by a single athlete and is a body and restricted baton event performed in a specified X pattern in a rhythmical presentation which includes compulsory basic marches. Emphasis is on timing, balance and the simultaneous blending of an equal degree of excellence of both baton and body skills.
Rhythmic Twirl
Rhythmic twirl is performed by one athlete with one baton to music of choice.
Rhythmic twirl choreography is the ultimate simultaneous blend of all one baton twirling skills and body/dance disciplines combined in a full floor, logical design with conveyance of musical selection.
Duet
The Duet discipline is the simultaneous twirling of two athletes utilizing one baton each to incorporate the 3 twirl modes with the addition of exchanges, multiple baton, interrelated choreography and an interdependent approach, all performed to standard music.
Alperformed with one baton each, an athlete may utilize two batons for a short period of time.
Rhythmic Team
Rhythmic Team is a balance of baton, body/dance simultaneously blended together and choreographed to the music using intricacies and floor design that is performed by a group of 6-8 athletes set to music of choice.
Twirl Team
The Twirling Team discipline is a group of athletes performing a unified, rhythmic and timing-based program showcasing the three twirl modes and exchanges to a prescribed standard musical selection (presently “Gloria”).
Twirling Corps
A twirl corps routine incorporates unison twirling, movement, exchanges, maneuvers and teamwork to create musical interpretation and visual effects, performed by all members, twelve or more, to music of personal choice.
Show Corps
Show production corps is a twirling corps with props. The group performs with a minimum of twelve members and includes various elements of twirling corps plus small props which are used to enhance the overall program effectiveness.
Parade Corps
A Parade Corps is a group of 10 or more members performing in unison and set to music of choice. A parade corps routine should be suitable for a street parade and display continuous foot motion.
PomPon
The goal of the Pompons team is to have a balance of pompon and body blended together as a work of art, choreographed to the music using effects, maneuvers and floor designs that is performed by a group of athletes and set to the music of choice.
