Thursday, February 6, 2014

Baton Twirling Supplies For Children

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.

To begin with, you will need to find an appropriate group. Some will cater specifically for younger children and even toddlers, whereas others will offer classes for older teenagers. The choice may depend upon the level at which your child would like to be involved with the exercise. Also, some groups will be unable to allow your child the opportunity to compete, so if this is important, you should check before signing up.

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.

Some clubs have a specific uniform that the children are required to wear for practice. Allowing your child to wear this outfit will help him or her to feel part of the group, which may be helpful socially. There may also be a chosen outfit for team performances, and often the parents will be obliged to pay for this, although often the club will buy them in bulk and you will be given a subsidised price.

There are plenty of suppliers providing dance costumes, and some will design specifically with majorettes in mind. Bespoke companies are also available to carry out personal designs, but this could incur an extra cost. Alternatively, ask the club if they are involved with any suppliers, as they are likely to give you some catalogues, and may even provide a discount if bought through the club.

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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