Baton twirling is a dynamic and exciting sport that combines athleticism, artistry, and skill. Forte's twirling program aims to educate students about baton twirling and provide performance and competition opportunities.

Twirling isn't just about tricks, it also builds a wide range of valuable skills. Being a baton twirler requires strength, flexibility, endurance and helps develop overall physical fitness. Learning and perfecting routines takes discipline, focus, and perseverance. Baton twirling cultivates grace, poise, and stage presence while building self-confidence.

Baton twirling is where Forte started before evolving to include acro and dance classes, all of which complement our twirling program. Forte's baton coaches bring decades of experience in the United States Twirling Association and National Baton Twirling Association. 

Baton Twirling Class Descriptions

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Discover Baton (Ages 4 to 5 years)

This class is perfect for the tiny twirler! In this class, students ages 4-5 years old will stretch, dance and begin twirling baton. We will learn the basic twirls and work on teamwork. In addition, we will pair twirls with simple bodywork to build coordination. This class will participate in Forte's annual Holiday Show and year-end Showcase, which gives friends and family a chance to see what their twirler has learned!

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Baton Twirling (Ages 6 to 9 years)

​In this class, students will learn baton terminology and basic twirling skills while developing hand-eye coordination. We focus on twirls, rolls and tosses using proper form and technique. This class is upbeat and fun, and a great way to introduce baton twirling! ​This class will participate in Forte's annual Holiday Show and year-end Showcase, which gives friends and family a chance to see what their twirler has learned!

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Baton Twirling ​(Ages 10 to 13 years)

​In this class, students will learn baton terminology and master basic twirling skills. Twirlers learn how to incorporate baton twirls with bodywork, work on rolls, finger twirls, toss tricks and more while using proper technique. This class is fast-paced, fun and will keep your twirler moving and learning! ​This class will participate in Forte's annual Holiday Show and year-end Showcase, which gives friends and family a chance to see what their twirler has learned!

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High School Auxiliary (Ages 13 to 18 yrs)

This class is for students in 6th through 12th grade who are focused on building their twirling skills. Previous experience twirling, dancing, spinning, etc. is recommended. The goal of this class is to teach twirlers the basic tricks and skills that are necessary to perform with marching bands or during halftime performances at football/basketball games. The skills focus in this class will be on field tricks, multiple baton and more. This class also participates in Forte's annual Holiday Show and year-end Showcase. 

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Performance Team (invite-only)

This class is only for students who have been invited to Forte's Performance Team. In this class, students will work on choreography and perfection of their performance routines, while also developing their twirling skills. The Performance Team members have the opportunity to perform at special opportunities throughout the year, including parades, stage performances and halftime shows. This class also performs in Forte's annual Holiday Show and year-end Showcase.

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Competition Team (audition-only)

This class is only for students who are currently part of Forte’s Competition Team. In this class students will work on choreography, performance and perfection of their team twirling routines, in addition to building positivity and momentum for the season. Twirlers will also have the opportunity to receive special help during this class. Auditions for Forte's competition teams are each spring for the following season. Email Coach Colleen at [email protected] for more information.