Monday, February 10, 2014

Baton Twirling Supplies For A Child

By Marcie Goodman


Majorette practice is a fun way for a child to make friends and stay healthy. This can be done simply for fun, or it could be taken to a competitive level. There are various ways to buy 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.

Club uniforms are usually quite cheap, but are generally worth buying. As well as the practical benefit, your child may also feel a sense of community with their new friends. For club performances, you may also be required to buy the costume as chosen by the group.

There are a variety of costumes available for children to wear for performances and competitions. Most clubs will have a selection and this could be at a subsidised price, but there are also external companies offering choices. This usually provides a wider selection, and there could even be a bespoke service to allow personal designs. There are also options for themed performances, although it is likely that this will be in the form of a leotard made to look like the selected character.

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.

Extra equipment could be needed for some competitions or displays. A popular choice is ribbons, which can be added to the batons to create a special group dance. These will be available from majorette suppliers, but can easily be bought from craft shops in a variety of colours, and this may be cheaper.

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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