Baton Twirling for Beginners (Camden)

Get started learning a unique skill that will make you instantly popular at parties, or learn how to twirl a baton.  Bring your own baton to class.  There are inexpensive ones online or you can spend a small fortune for a fancy one at a band or baton store.  Make sure it is sized correctly: Stand with your feet together, back straight and twirling arm extended to your side, parallel to the floor.  Measure from the base of your neck to the tip of your middle finger.  This length is your suggested baton length.  Someone 5'7" will twirl one about thirty inches long, give or take an inch or two.  The diameter should be close to 3/8 inch, not fat like a toy baton.  Baton twirling is the basic skill; you will be able to take these skills to poi spinning, flags, fire dancing, and the like if that is something you would like to try.