Majorettes

WFNBTMA is a partnership between both Baton Twirling and Majorettes recognizing the unique yet linked pathways between the two equally valuable participants!

Majorettes are a vital and respected part of the global baton twirling community. Rooted in tradition, cultural expression, and athletic performance, majorette disciplines reflect the diversity of movement, style, and identity found across countries and communities worldwide.

WFNBTMA recognizes majorettes as athletes, performers, and leaders. Our role is to support majorette programs at every stage of development - whether at the grassroots level, within community and school programs, or on the world stage.

Inclusive by Design

WFNBTMA is committed to ensuring that majorette participation is accessible to all athletes, regardless of country, background, or financial means. We believe opportunity in sport should never be limited by geography or resources. Our framework is designed to welcome developing programs while also supporting established majorette traditions.

Development Without Barriers

We support the long-term growth of majorette athletes by:

Encouraging age-appropriate skill development and athlete well-being
Supporting education pathways for coaches, judges, and administrators
Establishing clear, transparent competition standards and judging protocols
Assisting national organizations in building sustainable structures that serve athletes at every level

Our philosophy is simple: excellence and enjoyment can - and should - coexist.

Athlete Safety & Wellbeing

Athlete safety is paramount. WFNBTMA prioritizes safeguarding, ethical leadership, and respectful participation across all majorette activities. Every athlete deserves to train and compete in an environment that protects their physical and emotional well-being.

Participation is Success

Winning is not the sole measure of achievement. Participation, progress, and personal growth are equally valued. WFNBTMA’s approach ensures that no athlete is left behind - whether competing locally, nationally, or internationally.

Build Strong Communities

Majorette programs do more than develop athletes - they build confidence, discipline, teamwork, and leadership. WFNBTMA is committed to helping athletes grow into positive, engaged members of their communities, carrying the values of sport beyond the performance space.

Majorettes belong here. WFNBTMA is proud to support their present, protect their future, and elevate their place within the global twirling community.

Majorettes Disciplines

SHOW TWIRL ACCESSORIES SOLO

A solo dance routine with baton and props.
The main focus is highlighting the story or theme of the routine by combination of
dance, props and baton movements.

SHOW TWIRL ACCESSORIES DUET

A duet dance routine with baton and props.
The main focus is highlighting the story or theme of the routine by combination of
dance, props and baton movements.

BATON FLAG TEAM

A Baton flag Team performing a routine with marching and
dancing combined with twirling baton-flag. The main focus is the combination of
Marching and Baton flag twirling.

PARADE CORPS

A Parade Corps is a group of 10 or more members performing in
unison in a set pattern until the ending section. A parade corps routine should be

suitable for a street parade and display continuous in step foot motion.

EXHIBITION MAJORETTES CORPS

An Exhibition Corps performing a routine with
marching, changing formations, and dancing, combined with twirling. It should be a
mix of various styles of marching and dancing with the emphasis being on the
marching drill.

SHOW TWIRL ACCESSORIES CORPS

A Corps routine with baton and props. The
main focus is highlighting the story or theme of the routine by combination of dance,
props and baton movements.

TRADITIONAL MAJORETTES CORPS

A Majorettes Traditional Corps is a routine
which shows the Majorettes tradition, where the use of music that supports the
historical foundation of majorettes is encouraged. The main focus to be

Marching and Maneuvering.

POMPONS MAJORETTES CORPS

Pompons Corps performing a routine with
marching combined with the use of pompons. The choreography should include
special effects, maneuvers and teamwork.