Emerald Baton Twirlers

The Baton....................

The history of Baton Twirling is sketchy, must of it deriving from guessing or hearsay, and its actual origin is unknown.

The most popular quess is that it is related to the colourful Swiss Flag swinging that came to America when the swiss settled there, Another is that the it originated in Asia derifing from knife and flag  twirling.We also know that Baton Twirling developed on a regional basis in the U.S.A and this accounts for the various differences in terminology.

Long ago interested students, teachers and groups developed individual terms and you will find that the terms "aerials" "pitches" and "throws" all mean the same thing in different countries. Back then new twirls were often named after the person that created or invented them, and because in twirling improvisation plays a great part, twirls that are similar or even identical often bear different names, you yourself will probably improvise and name twirls as you learn to twirl.

In the early 1930's the drum majorette was unique. Frequently she was the leader  in a parade, stepping high in front of the formation . The drum majorette was often the most envied girl in school in college and this lead to an increase in twirling popularity among young girls.

Marching and twirling have become complicated by the addition of intricate dance steps as well as complex twirling, Mastering the choreography of a baton twirling routine now requires highly developed skills, based on training and practice. The result of this can be spectacular and amazing to watch.

Twirlers can now compete at National, International, European and World Level, proving that this sport is very much alive and progressing.

Our Twirlers give time, dedication and love to their sport and are very proud of what they do, we hope that if you choose to take up our

sport or be a spectator that you enjoy it as much Emerald Twirlers do. 

The history of Baton Twirling is sketchy, must of it deriving from guessing or hearsay, and its actual origin is unknown.

The most popular quess is that it is related to the colourful Swiss Flag swinging that came to America when the swiss settled there, Another is that the it originated in Asia derifing from knife and flag  twirling.We also know that Baton Twirling developed on a regional basis in the U.S.A and this accounts for the various differences in terminology.

Long ago interesed students, teachers and groups developed individual terms and you will find that the terms "aerials" "pitches" and "throws" all mean the same thing in different countries. Back then new twirls were often named after the person that created or invented them, and because in twirlinginprovisation plays a great part, twirls that are similar or even identical often bear different names, you yourself will probably improvise and name twirls as you learn to twirl.

In the early 1930's the drum majorette was unique. Frequently she was the leader  in a parade, stepping high in front of the formation . The drum majorette was often the most envied girl in school in college and this lead to an increase in twirlings popularity among young girls.

Marching and twirling have become complicated by the addition of intricate dance steps as well as complex twirling, Mastering the choreography of a baton twirling routine now requires highly developed skills, based on training and practise. The result of this can be spectacular and amazing to watch.

Twirlers can now compete at National, International, European and World Level, proving that this sport is very much alive and progressing.

Our Twirlers give time, dedication and love to their sport and are very proud of what they do, we hope that if you choose to take up our

sport or be a spectator that you enjoy it as much Emerald Twirlers do.