Baton Twirling

An illustrated handbook of baton-twirling moves and practices designed to improve baton twirling skills.

Diagrams and text instruct the beginning, intermediate, and advanced twirler in the various techniques of baton twirling.

This title explores the exciting sport of baton twirling by looking at its history, techniques, equipment, and how people compete in the sport today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Annetta Lucero is a two times Guinness World Record holder, a six times World Championship Twirlsport gymnast, a Cirque du Soleil special events artist and a renowned choreographer. A gifted performance artist with a lifetime of dedication and discipline to her art, she is also an incredible speaker, writer and inspiration to all who know her. Annetta's many accolades and achievements did not come easily. In both her professional and personal life, she suffered many terrible setbacks and tragedies. But they did not break her. Whether Winning, Losing, or Letting Go, each story in this book contains the essence of Annetta's 'Tao, ' her positive and life affirming philosophy. Tao is a Chinese word meaning 'way' or 'doctrine' and neatly sums up Annetta Lucero's approach to both her training and her life. It has sustained her through fear and failure, hardship and heartache, leading ultimately to finding and sharing peace. This is her Tao of Winning.

Presents step-by-step instructions for beginning, intermediate, and advanced baton twirling maneuvers and provides advice on routines, competitions, camps, associations, and publications.

This blank paperback journal is perfect for a baton twirler or majorette. It is perfect to write notes about routines and scores from performances or competitions. Or it can be used as a general journal to write ideas, thoughts or lists. It is a great baton twirler gift.

A 2016 National Book Award Finalist! Two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo returns to her roots with a moving, masterful story of an unforgettable summer friendship. Raymie Clarke has come to realize that everything, absolutely everything, depends on her. And she has a plan. If Raymie can win the Little Miss Central Florida Tire competition, then her father, who left town two days ago with a dental hygienist, will see Raymie's picture in the paper and (maybe) come home. To win, not only does Raymie have to do good deeds and learn how to twirl a baton; she also has to contend with the wispy, frequently fainting Louisiana Elefante, who has a show-business background, and the fiery, stubborn Beverly Tapinski, who’s determined to sabotage the contest. But as the competition approaches, loneliness, loss, and unanswerable questions draw the three girls into an unlikely friendship — and challenge each of them to come to the rescue in unexpected ways.