Wednesday, February 19, 2014

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.

The first thing to do is to pick the right club for your child. Most groups will allow your child to watch a practice session to see if they would like to join. There are various classes available that cater to different ages and abilities, and some will even offer toddler classes. However, not all groups will have access to competitions, so if competing is something that interests your child, you should check first that this is offered by the club.

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.

Some clubs have a specific uniform that the children are required to wear for practice. Allowing your child to wear this outfit will help him or her to feel part of the group, which may be helpful socially. There may also be a chosen outfit for team performances, and often the parents will be obliged to pay for this, although often the club will buy them in bulk and you will be given a subsidised price.

External companies will supply a range of costume choices. Solo performances may allow more scope for personal preferences of costume. You could even contact a bespoke company for them to produce your own design, although this may be more expensive. It is likely that the club itself will have access to outfit suppliers.

Perhaps the most important things to buy are the batons that your child will use for most performances. This will be required from the start, although some clubs will have spares for new starters to begin with. They can be bought quite cheaply, and may even be discounted if two pairs are bought with the aim of using one for practice and one for performance.

Special performances and competitions may require extra equipment. For example, ribbons can be attached to the batons. These can be bought from specific majorette suppliers, but will also be available from any craft shop in a range of colours, and this could be a cheaper option.

At the very start of your child engaging in majorette practice, it can be financially safer to wear normal gym clothes and dance with bare feet. However, it will soon become evident that your child needs to have their own batons for practices, and then special outfits for performances and competitions. It is easy to contact baton twirling supplies, but if you are struggling, the club itself should be able to put you in touch with some companies.




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