Baton Twirling Podcast

It’s World Baton Twirling Day! Grab your batons, reminisce a bit, and upload your favorite pics!

Brook has tips on creating videos, keeping active, and we learn about her amazing journey to become a fitness professional.

I met Diane about 20 years ago. I will always remember the first time I met her, and I was so inspired by her drive to be amazing for everyone, but specifically women. Diane went on to run multiple businesses and has currently launched a membership program for women called Nourish. You can read more about Diane at www.DianeCunningham.com

We should have been landing in South Bend, Indiana this week for the baton twirling nationals competition. Instead, we have gathered online to share memories of past competitions. I feel this interview is so appropriate for this week especially as Sabrina Smith, the current College Miss Majorette of America, talks about twirling and her journey of competing and college twirling.

I have always believed if you don't ask, the answer is no anyway. I recently signed up to sell Zyia Active, and everything in life has changed! I reached out to the CEO of the company to see if she would be willing to do a podcast episode with me, and she said YES! It's not every day we get to hear from an amazing female entrepreneur who has taken her company to make millions of dollars. Talk about a great moment in my life. Enjoy this episode!

Steve Larsen has helped thousands of people make millions of dollars, but can he help baton twirlers? Listen to this episode to see what he has to say about our sport.

Professor Rees gives us more ideas about twirling through other avenues other than the football field. Many former college twirlers would give the same advice about where to twirl, and to JUST ASK! Enjoy part 2 of this episode!

Who better to speak with than my band director from college about twirlers on the field? Professor Jay Rees (known to students as "Rees") is a fantastic band director at the University of Miami. He was previously at the University of Arizona for many years prior. We got into some great discussions about twirlers on the field and what directors look for.

Cody Carter has one of the most unique styles of twirling. It has led him to stages all over the world including America's Got Talent and World Championships in multiple countries.

Coronavirus has hit the performing arts community pretty hard. We talk with Sarah Beth Byrum from Oregon who runs the All That! Dance Company. She shifted everything to be online, and has pretty great tips for any type of studio!

I first met Songee at the U of Arizona and ran the Miss America's Outstanding Prelim pageant that she won. She has gone on to do amazing things and is now in technology and marketing.

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One of the most amazing "Twirl Days" occurs at the University of Arkansas. Listen to find out how you can win a scholarship for the Twirl Day.

Eliese Freeman talks with us today about the shift and pivot she has made for her baton and dance studio. We also learn a little about her involvement with the University of Arkansas Razorback Twirlers. I've included a free training to show you how to create a free website if you don't currently have one. Check out Batontwirling101.com/arkansasdance for more info.

I had the honor of judging the Shiner High School tryouts, and the amazing twirling sponsor, Anastacia Rehak, sat and chatted with me about twirling in a small town. She has been the twirling sponsor for a few years, and she had some advice for twirling programs out there.

Ever wonder what goes through a band director's head when deciding whether or not to allow baton twirlers? Today's episode features the Shiner, Texas band director, Zach Sims, who not only has twirlers, but has continued the tradition of baton twirling in Shiner, Texas. He has some great advice for coming together with the band program to make the twirling program a win-win for both twirlers and band directors.

Free Online Lessons on Our Facebook Page Tonight.

Living the dream life of a baton twirler - Miss Texas, the University of Texas Twirler, and a role model for young children everywhere. Today's episode features Caroline Carothers!

What motivates children to perform beyond the expected? We chat with Jaycee's mom, the twirler we spoke with last week, to talk about the expectations she has and the internal motivation that comes from Jaycee.

I had the honor of chatting with Jaycee again in today's episode. She's just as amazing as usual. She is learning and doing so much these days!

There is no question we'll experience some drama in this female dominated sport, but this is real life. Choose to be kind.

Rachelle came back to twirling after a 30 year hiatus. She talks to us about what it's like to return to baton twirling and how it has positively affected her life.

Erin talks to us about coaching a college twirling line at Northern Arizona University.

The best thing I have ever seen on Instagram. Halle talks to us about an account she helped create full of fail videos of baton twirling.

Confused by some of the terms we use on the podcast? We break down a couple of the terms in today's episode.

Hannah speaks with us about trying out for college twirling as well as the experience of twirling on the field. She has advice for those going into high school band and college band to make the most of your experience.

Twirler phones and Facebook pages were blowing up after a twirler in a silver jumpsuit graced the streets of a 4th of July Parade. David Peter meets with us to tell us how he came to know baton twirling and what he does currently.

Speaking with one of the largest baton twirling groups in America.

We finish part 2 of our interview with Adaline Bebo as she walks us through tips, tricks, and thoughts on the current baton twirling world. If you see Adaline at a contest or camp, don't be shy! Say hi!

Speaking with the 2018 College Miss Majorette of America, Adaline Bebo, as she walks us through life as a twirler.

We speak with a Miss Michigan Outstanding Teen contestant who created a mini-fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network with Baton Twirling Notebooks for notes, goals, and baton-related items.

Today we're chatting with Gelsey who use to be a Rockette dancer. She has amazing stories about her time with the Rockettes including the time she got to dance with the team for President Obama.

Shaylie Fawcett tells us all about her Twirling-inspired clothing line called Only Twirlers. You can find her at local competitions around California and at NBTA Nationals at StayBridge Suites (with Gorgeous Twirling Costumes)

Interview with one of the youngest high school feature twirlers in America. Jaycee began twirling at the age of 8 with her local high school and inspired other majorettes to begin to twirl with her.

Chris walks us through the unique beginning of Constructed Adventures, a lavish personalized treasure hunt business, allowing him to quit his full time job and pursue creating memorable moments for the everyday person.

Whitney is a Physical Therapist who completed her thesis on preventing sports injuries. She talks to us today about the importance of learning baton twirling, and all other sports and arts, correctly from the beginning including proper stretching, technique, and warm ups.

Today we speak with John Mitchell of Twirling to Fight Cancer. He created this non-profit to help raise funds and awareness of breast cancer in the baton twirling world. *Today's episode is dedicated to a baton twirling rockstar, Douglas Daniels*

Catching up with a long time friend, Laura Rodriguez, who is the co-owner of Encore Performing Arts in Porterville, California. She talks with us about being an entrepreneur and working with other auxiliaries at her local high school.

Meet the person behind the podcast - Sara Rudin (sounds like Rue-Dean). Learn about our newest podcast series and why it was created. We hope you reach out with episode ideas!