Baton twirling

Twirling or rotating rod is a technology developed in the U.S. form of juggling, in which a metal rod, which you Bâton (French: bar ) is called or Staff, shot in the hand and accompanies the gymnastic performance by music.

The Twirling Sport, as he is running the world today, has its roots in the performances of the majorettes around the turn of the century. From these appearances in parades and processions, the Majorettentanz developed. This resulted in the U.S. then during the seventies, today's Twirling Sport.

Disciplines

A distinction in Germany between the following disciplines: Category A ( for participation in international championships ) Freestyle Solo, Duet, Team and group for juniors up to 16 years and seniors 17 category B Dance Twirl, 2 Batons, Solo, modern dance, Strut, Mini - Freestyle, Mini duo mini-team, B- Freestyle, B duo, B- Team

Organizations

The Twirlingsport is represented in Germany by two organizations, the Germans Twirling Sport Association ( DTSV ) as a professional association of the German Dance Sport Association (DTV ) and the National Baton Twirling Association Germany. Across Europe, the Baton Twirling, the international name of the sport by the Confédération Européenne de Twirling Baton Twirling Bâton and the National Association Europe is represented. The global representation is the World Twirling Federation. Twirling is officially recognized by the representative in DTV in Germany, non- Olympic sport.

Modes

There are three modes in Twirlingsport distinguished: 1 spin: The Baton is thrown into the air and caught at various points again, between shedding and catch various rotations or acrobatic exercises such as cycling, archway or flashover are presented. 2 Roles: The Baton usually leaves the rollers are not the body. He slides on the arms or on the neck. 3 Contact Material: between the individual spin and roll exercises of Baton comes with small " Flips " caught (a small drop in head height max. ) At various points and involved in the dance with.