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Slow Motion Baton Twirling Video

August 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Giving Back, Videos: How To Twirl, Videos: Just For Fun

This short video of slow motion baton twirling is pretty cool!

It’s especially interesting to watch video of baton rolls while they are slowed down. Starting at 0:32 you’ll see fishtails, then neck rolls. Also, a long arm roll toward the end of the video. Enjoy!
Appreciation to danabyrne for sharing their YouTube video.

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Baton Twirling Video ~ Charmaine Baggerman at 2010 European Championships

April 18th, 2010 · No Comments · Baton Competitions and Contests, Baton Twirlers and Majorettes Around The World, Giving Back, Twirling Batons and Baton Twirling Supplies, Videos: Baton Soloists, Videos: Just For Fun

This video is Charmaine Baggerman’s solo 1 baton performance at the recent NBTA (National Baton Twirling Association - Europe) European Championships. She displays some wonderful close-to-the-body contact work, and super interesting catches.

Charmaine hails from Holland. This was her winning performance in the Senior finals. Congratulations to Charmaine on all of her hard [...]

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80’s Retro Video ~ Wonderful Baton Twirling

August 28th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Giving Back, Videos: Baton Soloists

We’ve come across some wonderful videos taken at the 1983 USTA Baton Twirling National Championships. This performance by Nancy Mitchell is a real favorite!

She does some skillful rolls starting at 0:28, particularly the front neck rolls at 0:41.
Competitive baton twirling has certainly continued to evolve over the years. I just love the perspective [...]

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Juggling Raspyni Brother Gets Back on the Bike for Charity

May 13th, 2009 · No Comments · Giving Back

As a twirler who is also fascinated with all kinds of objects tossed into the air, I’ve been involved in juggling festivals for a number of years. Barry Friedman is one half of a wonderful professional juggling act, The Raspyni Brothers. I’ve gotten to know him some and he’s a great person, a [...]

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2 Free, Quick Clicks to Help This Charity

May 3rd, 2009 · 2 Comments · Giving Back

I am proud to have been a mentor with the DOUA (Disabled Online Users Association) since 2006. Since I’m both an online business owner and a physical therapist, this charitable organization is near and dear to my heart!

You can help the DOUA win a $25,000 Social Media Makeover with 2 free, quick clicks! [...]

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In Line Behind Me

February 15th, 2009 · No Comments · Giving Back

A new website focusing on random acts of kindness and the unexpected good will of others has just launched. In Line Behind Me is the beginning of a movement that is changing the world…one cup of coffee at a time.
The ILBM notion began 2 years ago with an encounter at Starbuck’s. One of the people [...]

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