Classes
Weekly Class (mandatory): Students will meet for 45 minutes each week to work on skills and learn at least two routines over the course of the year. Students will be grouped by age and ability levels according to the judgment of the coach. When the coach feels that the team is ready, they will compete in two or more competitions per year (MA & NH States). Students are invited to march in parades with the Twirl Team. All classes will perform at our recital in June.
Suburban-ettes Twirl Team: The Twirl Team is our “travel team” for students who are in grade 5 and above (or unless invited otherwise). The students will meet for one hour each week to perfect many routines which we will take to competitions, march in parades, and perform shows for our community and for when we travel. The students will also be involved in community service. You must have had at least 1 year experience of baton twirling. The following performances are mandatory for all Twirl Team members: Festival of Lights Parade, Lowell: Saturday after Thanksgiving; Two competitions (MA & NH States); Apple Blossom Parade, Westford; Memorial Day Parade, Chelmsford; Chelmsford Common Performance, July 3rd; Fourth of July Parade, Chelmsford: *We may add other performances as invitations come in.
Advanced Competition Class: Our advanced competition class will meet once a week for 45 minutes and compete in at least 4/5 competitions over the year. Specific tricks will be asked to perform along with a routine. Students may be any age to try out but must meet the ability to perform the tricks with proper technique, showmanship, sportsmanship, and attitude. Students are expected to attend all practices, give 100%, practice at home, and have a good attitude. Students may be cut from the team anytime if not showing effort. Tricks to practice are listed below, but are not limited to. This can be enrolled as one class or an add on.
Suburbanettes Emeralds: Taught by World Champion Twirler Joel Claudio. Class is 2 hours a week along with additional practices scheduled. The 2 hours may be broken into 2 nights. Students must compete at all local competitions entered. Students are expected to attend all practices, give 100%, practice at home, and have a good attitude. Class will consist of twirling teams, poms, danceline, and more. The team will travel to some out of state competitions if available. Class will be taught by World Champion Twirler Joel Claudio. Teams will be separated based on skill, age level, and competition levels and ages.
Skills Class: Skills and technique will be practiced and introduced including multiple spins, high toss illusions, rolls, 2/3 baton juggles, different catch variations, leaps, turns, etc. Classes will meet once a week for 30 minutes.
Private Lesson/Duets/Trios: Private lessons, duets, and trios will learn new tricks, skills, and have a lesson geared towards their individual needs. The students will learn a routine they will compete with at competition. Soloists and duets are expected to compete in at least 2 competitions a year, but are encouraged to attend more. The students will perform in the recital in June. If students master their solo/duet, they may go on to try modeling, basic march, military march, X strut, 2 baton, 3 baton, show twirl, etc. Lessons are 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes.
6 Week Trial Class: This is a class for new twirlers who are interested in trying out the sport of baton twirling. Students will learn basic twirls and are invited to march in a parade with the team. Students who are interested in continuing lessons once the trial class is over, they will be placed in a class based on level of skill and/or age. Lessons are 45 minutes.
Please email Kristina at [email protected] for a registration packet with pricing and further details.
**Make-ups will only be given for snow days or teacher cancellations**
Suburban-ettes Twirl Team: The Twirl Team is our “travel team” for students who are in grade 5 and above (or unless invited otherwise). The students will meet for one hour each week to perfect many routines which we will take to competitions, march in parades, and perform shows for our community and for when we travel. The students will also be involved in community service. You must have had at least 1 year experience of baton twirling. The following performances are mandatory for all Twirl Team members: Festival of Lights Parade, Lowell: Saturday after Thanksgiving; Two competitions (MA & NH States); Apple Blossom Parade, Westford; Memorial Day Parade, Chelmsford; Chelmsford Common Performance, July 3rd; Fourth of July Parade, Chelmsford: *We may add other performances as invitations come in.
Advanced Competition Class: Our advanced competition class will meet once a week for 45 minutes and compete in at least 4/5 competitions over the year. Specific tricks will be asked to perform along with a routine. Students may be any age to try out but must meet the ability to perform the tricks with proper technique, showmanship, sportsmanship, and attitude. Students are expected to attend all practices, give 100%, practice at home, and have a good attitude. Students may be cut from the team anytime if not showing effort. Tricks to practice are listed below, but are not limited to. This can be enrolled as one class or an add on.
Suburbanettes Emeralds: Taught by World Champion Twirler Joel Claudio. Class is 2 hours a week along with additional practices scheduled. The 2 hours may be broken into 2 nights. Students must compete at all local competitions entered. Students are expected to attend all practices, give 100%, practice at home, and have a good attitude. Class will consist of twirling teams, poms, danceline, and more. The team will travel to some out of state competitions if available. Class will be taught by World Champion Twirler Joel Claudio. Teams will be separated based on skill, age level, and competition levels and ages.
Skills Class: Skills and technique will be practiced and introduced including multiple spins, high toss illusions, rolls, 2/3 baton juggles, different catch variations, leaps, turns, etc. Classes will meet once a week for 30 minutes.
Private Lesson/Duets/Trios: Private lessons, duets, and trios will learn new tricks, skills, and have a lesson geared towards their individual needs. The students will learn a routine they will compete with at competition. Soloists and duets are expected to compete in at least 2 competitions a year, but are encouraged to attend more. The students will perform in the recital in June. If students master their solo/duet, they may go on to try modeling, basic march, military march, X strut, 2 baton, 3 baton, show twirl, etc. Lessons are 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes.
6 Week Trial Class: This is a class for new twirlers who are interested in trying out the sport of baton twirling. Students will learn basic twirls and are invited to march in a parade with the team. Students who are interested in continuing lessons once the trial class is over, they will be placed in a class based on level of skill and/or age. Lessons are 45 minutes.
Please email Kristina at [email protected] for a registration packet with pricing and further details.
**Make-ups will only be given for snow days or teacher cancellations**
