Today is the Patsy Hamilton Memorial Contest. This is an annual baton twirling competition here in northern California, that has been keeping the memory of my mother alive for the past 15 years.
I’m so appreciative to the USTA California Baton Council for this ongoing tribute to my mother. She was involved in the sport of [...]
Entries Tagged as 'World Baton Twirling Federation'
Patsy Hamilton: In Memory of Mom
April 25th, 2009 · 19 Comments · Moms (& Other Grown Ups) Who Were Twirlers
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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, [...]
Tags:3 baton juggling·baton twirling video·how to juggle 3 batons·International Cup·Jennifer Marcus·NBTA·USTA·WBTF·world baton championships·World Baton Twirling Federation
Baton Twirling Video: Japan’s Akemi Kimura
March 25th, 2009 · No Comments · Videos: Baton Soloists
This wonderful video is Akemi Kimura back in 2001. Her beautifully graceful style is a signature, and blends twirling, dance, and gymnastics seamlessly. Keep an eye out for creative floor work at 0:53, and for a wonderfully difficult and smooth roll section beginning at 0:57.
This routine is set to Chopin’s Nocturne. Akemi [...]
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Baton Twirling Artistry Captured on Video: Jason & Monica Lee
February 15th, 2009 · No Comments · Videos: Baton Pairs and Teams
We have come across many wonderful baton twirling videos, but this performance of Jason & Monica Lee is amazingly beautiful. It is an absolute favorite!
This was their competitive effort in the senior pairs division at the World Baton Twirling Championships held in 2007 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The musical accompaniment is Puccini’s famed “Nessun [...]
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