Competitive C/BN/BI/BA/A
COACH RECOMMENDED
For competitive athletes who are beginning or continuing in the competitive stream, these programs offer training and guidance to the advanced levels of the sport. Athletes will continue to work on the CBTF Badge skills and tests as required. Included in the baton schedule will be Solo, 2 Baton, 3 Baton, Medley and Group(s) (although it is highly recommended to have routines stylized outside of class time). Solo Dance Twirl, Duet, Freestyle, Pair, Compulsories and any Nation Cup events will be optional and billed separately through private instruction or extra classes. Participation is mandatory to all club voted competitions (2-3 local and 3-4 out of town competitions). Athletes will be prepared for competitions at the provincial level and those eligible will take part in the national level events as well. Participation at competitions is mandatory at this level as is participation in their respective Group Dance Twirl Group.
Rolls & Compulsories
COACH RECOMMENDED
The focus of this class is rolls, compulsories and/or short program.
Rolls are a mode of baton twirling that balance, revolve and move the baton on and around the body without the security of gripping the baton in the hands. Rolls require precise placement and pattern and generally need a little extra practice time for the athletes to become confident and consistent in this area of baton twirling.
Compulsories and Short Program are mandatory events for any athlete who is competing in the freestyle event. The written descriptions for these events are very detailed and the athletes strive to perform each skill as close to the written description as possible.
Freestyle Training
COACH RECOMMENDED
This class is for those athletes that are close to or have completed their gold pin. Freestyle is a routine t where the athletes perform alone on the floor with their own piece of music. Short program or compulsories is 25% of the total score.
In this class we will work on perfecting your routine. Choreography will not be done in this class and should be done during private lessons. Although not a mandatory class if you’re competing freestyle, it is highly recommend.