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Baton Twirling Supplies For Children

By Marcie Goodman


A majorette group can be a fun class for a child to join. This could be just for fun, or it could be something done competitively. At any level, it is likely that your child will need baton twirling supplies.

To begin with, you will need to find an appropriate group. Some will cater specifically for younger children and even toddlers, whereas others will offer classes for older teenagers. The choice may depend upon the level at which your child would like to be involved with the exercise. Also, some groups will be unable to allow your child the opportunity to compete, so if this is important, you should check before signing up.

You may notice that your chosen club has a practice uniform. This is normal practice, although it is usual for new starters to wear normal gym clothing, as this will help to avoid paying for specific outfits if your child then chooses not to continue with the activity. Most practice outfits consist of a club leotard and either dancing shoes or trainers, depending on whether the practising is outside or inside. As it is usually indoors, this allows bare feet for the first few classes, which is another way to save money at the beginning.

There may be a club uniform that your child could wear. This will help with the feeling of being part of a group, and may be of social help for younger children. If the club takes part in performances, there could also be a number of costumes chosen by the club that the child must wear. However, most clubs have access to a company that provides discounts for bulk buying, so you may benefit from a subsidised cost.

There are a variety of costumes available for children to wear for performances and competitions. Most clubs will have a selection and this could be at a subsidised price, but there are also external companies offering choices. This usually provides a wider selection, and there could even be a bespoke service to allow personal designs. There are also options for themed performances, although it is likely that this will be in the form of a leotard made to look like the selected character.

One of the most important pieces of equipment is the buying of batons. Usually two are required for any given performance, but a child who is competing may find it useful to have a pair for practice and a pair for performing. They are fairly cheap and may be bought from within the club.

Extra equipment could be needed for some competitions or displays. A popular choice is ribbons, which can be added to the batons to create a special group dance. These will be available from majorette suppliers, but can easily be bought from craft shops in a variety of colours, and this may be cheaper.

Baton twirling supplies are important for any child who is engaging in majorette performances. If your child is just beginning the sport, it may be worth allowing some time before buying the equipment so as to ensure that the activity is something that will be continued. However, as your child progresses, there are likely to be more costumes and embellishments that must be bought so that they will look their best when performing.




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