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Entries Tagged as 'NBTA'

From Baton Twirler to Red Hat and Cane Cabaret Act

October 3rd, 2009 · No Comments · Videos: Baton Soloists, Where is that Twirler Now?

We recently came across this video, circa 1980’s, of Nathalie Enterline. She has been a professional act for many years throughout Europe and the USA. She performs a stunning blend of dance, baton twirling, and hat and cane in a cabaret style, with homage paid to Charlie Chaplain. Her training as a [...]

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AYOP Nationals Brings Baton Twirlers Together This Week

July 22nd, 2009 · No Comments · Baton Competitions and Contests

AYOP Baton Twirling Nationals are being held this week at the University of Notre Dame. Baton twirlers from around the country have converged in South Bend, Indiana for the 39th consecutive year, to compete in this annual competition sanctioned by the NBTA (National Baton Twirling Association).  There are close to 3,000 in attendance this [...]

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Twirling World Championships ~ Results Are In!

April 24th, 2009 · No Comments · Videos: Baton Pairs and Teams, Videos: Baton Soloists

The NBTA (National Baton Twirling Association) World Championships were held earlier this month in Ghent (Gent), Belgium.  The results are in!

This duet performance by Chelsea Russell and Karrissa Wimberley brought home a gold medal for the USA!

You may recall Jonathan Burkin and his America’s Got Talent performance of last year. Jonathan helped bring baton [...]

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Jennifer Marcus 3 Baton Juggling Video

March 30th, 2009 · No Comments · Videos: Baton Soloists

This video of Jennifer Marcus has become a bit of a classic! Jennifer is an extremely well rounded baton twirling competitor, and this video displays a wide variety of intricate and masterful 3 baton moves.
You’ll see there is usually 1 baton up in the air (and sometimes 3 up!), with interesting and skillful handling, [...]

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March Madness for Twirlers!

March 28th, 2009 · No Comments · Baton Twirlers In The News

The March Madness Baton Championships were held recently in Kansas City, Missouri. This baton twirling competition is unique in that it blends the rules of 2 major baton twirling organizations, NBTA (National Baton Twirling Association) and USTA (United States Twirling Association). Judges from both organizations were also brought in for this collaborative event.
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Is Baton Twirling Really a Sport?

March 9th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Videos: Baton Soloists

This brand new video poses the question, “Is baton twirling really a sport?” If your image of twirlers is little girls in majorette boots, making their way down the street in a local parade, take a look at the athletes in this video. If you have been delighted by a skillful twirler, perhaps [...]

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Twirl Magazine’s New Feb/March Issue Now Available

February 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Baton Twirlers In The News

The brand new issue of Twirl Magazine is just out and now available. Twirl Magazine is a wonderful publication full of photos, interviews, and the up-to-date “goings-on” of the baton twirling world!
The Feb/March 2009 issue features a story about Rosie Bird, an Ohio twirler who is the feature twirler with the Glen Oak Eagles High [...]

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