twirling baton

Spinner for parades

A twirling baton is a metal rod with rubber tips used in baton twirling—a performance art combining dance, gymnastics, and spinning the baton in elaborate patterns.

Majorettes and competitive twirlers use them in parades and competitions: She practiced with her twirling baton for hours before the halftime show.

Related

marching band · drum · sequins · uniform · toss · catch · routine · cheerleader · dance team · silver · chrome · rubber · tip · band · color guard · halftime · halftime show · football

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Opposites
type of baton/stick

twirling batonconductor's baton

Orchestral directing implement

police baton · relay baton · nightstick · truncheon · walking stick

performance prop type

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Weighted sack for barriers

pedestal

Family

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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G