Dancemania Dancewear Blog » Twirling Batons http://www.dancemania.biz/blog Dancemania staff writing about things that they have found interesting Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:16:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Top 10 uses for a twirling baton http://www.dancemania.biz/blog/top-10-uses-for-a-twirling-baton/ http://www.dancemania.biz/blog/top-10-uses-for-a-twirling-baton/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:47:10 +0000 Dance Mum http://www.dancemania.biz/blog/?p=6123 [+]]]> Have you ever thought about how versatile the humble twirling baton is? Well that’s a thought that occupied my mind recently. Whilst recovering from a painful shoulder condition there are a number of specific movement exercises to be performed a couple of times a day. This can become a bit of a chore and not the most exciting part of the day! In order to make the exercises a bit more memorable here are some entertaining ways to alleviate the tedious repetitiveness!

Hug and Swoon

One exercise involves hugging a doorway but it doesn’t really cuddle back! One of the most involved exercises is to act like a female character in a clichéd 19th Century drama and putting my hand to my brow whilst swooning! A great chance to put some emotion into it!

Use the Force

But my favourite set of exercises are the resistance ones (which, in this case is not futile!). For these I required something for my bad arm to hold onto whilst my good arm applies pressure. I looked around for a suitable length of stick – wooden spoon is too short; broom is too long (and too bristly!). Then my search yielded the perfect tool for the task – my trusty old twirling baton!!! It is the perfect length to fit between my arms, weighted on one side to provide extra leverage and it is lightweight so won’t add an extra burden to my stretches.

Now why I still have my twirling baton is beyond me! I haven’t used it for performing for many more years than I care to remember but, like most people, I hold a great sentiment for the times when I did dance regularly and to get rid of my baton is too much of an emotional tear. Luckily it has turned out to be the perfect tool for this job but it got me thinking about other ways of using my twirling baton – yes, I do have a lot of time to let my mind wander to such things whilst performing the many exercises!

10 Uses for a Twirling Baton

So here are my top 10 things to do with a twirling baton:

  1. Changing channels on a very, very, very old TV!
  2. Become the Christmas Fairy with a magical wand!
  3. Clearing cobwebs out of dusty corners.
  4. Sticking it down a jumper sleeve to pretend to have a tiny arm to entertain small children
  5. Providing resistance for shoulder exercises!
  6. Try out your Harry Potter spells, all together now – “Expelliarmus!”
  7. Pretend to be a helicopter with only a single rotor
  8. A crutch for an Ewok!
  9. Scratching an itch halfway down your back – oh soooooooo useful!
  10. Twirl it!

Anybody have anything they want to add to the list?

In the meantime be sure to get the right baton for you by reading our advice “How to measure for a twirling baton”.

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]]> http://www.dancemania.biz/blog/top-10-uses-for-a-twirling-baton/feed/ 0 How to measure for a Twirling Baton http://www.dancemania.biz/blog/how-to-measure-for-a-twirling-baton/ http://www.dancemania.biz/blog/how-to-measure-for-a-twirling-baton/#comments Sat, 16 Jul 2011 15:38:47 +0000 Sophie http://www.dancemania.biz/blog/?p=3564 [+]]]>
Have you ever been impressed with Baton Twirlers and want to have a go for yourself?  Well firstly you are going to need to get the correct sized baton for you.  Many of our customers get stuck on how to determine the size of baton they need for Twirling Batons and so we at Dancemania are going show you how to measure for a baton.

Measuring for your Twirling Baton

There are many ways of measuring for a baton and each have their merits, but in consultation with teams and clubs in the UK and North America Dancemania presents the following methods. Which method you use is down to you and your coach to decide, but Dancemania recommends the second method as it provides a longer baton, which typically are easier to twirl.

Here are the steps for the preferred method of measuring for a baton (you will need someone to take the measurements):

Step 1

When being measured, make sure you are standing tall and straight, with one arm extended out to the side parallel to the floor.

Step 2

Measure the length in inches from the base of your neck to the end of the longest fingertip.

Step 3

If the measurement is to nearest half an inch, then order the size rounded up. e.g. if arm length is 24 1/2″ then order a 25″ baton.

Step 4

Choose the type of baton and Colour you would like.

Dancemania stocks a range of sizes ranging from 16” to 31”.  If you are unable to measure the person then here is some rough estimates for selecting the best twirling baton length, based on your age:

  • Age 1-4 – 18 inches (45 cms)
  • Age 5-7 – 20 inches (51 cms)
  • Age 8-10 – 22 inches (56 cms)
  • Age 11-12 – 24 inches (61 cms)
  • Age 13-14 – 26 inches (66 cms)
  • Age 15+ – 28 inches (71 cms)

What type of Batons do Dancemania have?

As you can see we offer a wide range of Twirling Batons, which will all take your fancy!

If you prefer the simple style of the training baton or you what to jazz it up with one our stunning show batons then you have come to the right place.  Our dance batons are ideal as trainer batons & practice batons. Perfect for the budding young twirlers starting out! They are available with white tips or one of our wicked colour choices. The baton shafts are available in a silver, red, blue, green, bronze, purple or gold finish. These coloured batons undergo specialized anodising & will not scratch under ‘normal’ baton use.

We also sell replacement Ball and Tip sets that again come in an array of colours and styles.  All ball and tips are manufactured from quality dead drop material giving these batons a total quality engineered look and feel, where the shaft is straight to 0.2 mm over a distance of 1 metre.

We also supply the beautiful ribbon batons which are of the highest of quality.  The ribbon comes in a colour that matches the colour you choose for the shaft. The ribbon is 5m long and 4cm wide and is weighted close to the baton tip and at the other end to ensure it flies as you want it to help prevent tangles. The ribbon is attached to the baton by a multi-pivot made of tough metal that will not let you down mid performance.

Baton Bags

Looking after your baton is a huge factor.  Dancemania has a selection of baton bags which are designed to keep your Twirling Batons together, safe, and scuff free keeping your baton looking neat and clean ready for those competitions!  We have a choice of two colours pink and black and two sizes, small and large.  Our baton bags come with handles, a strong, durable shoulder strap and full length zipper.

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