June 24-26, 2020
Registration Info:
Camp registration and payment must be received on or before:  
Click on FORMS to find the STCC2020 registration and Liability release forms that are required to be completed and signed by a parent or guardian and turned in prior to the deadline.

Dress Code for Classes:
  • Shorts and T-shirts (not oversized) for class instruction
  •  Bra Tops are only acceptable with overtops to waistline for class instruction
  •  Leotards acceptable with shorts worn over leotards for class instruction
  •  Bikers acceptable with shorts worn over for class instruction
  •  Twirling shoes, Jazz shoes (rubber sole),   No thick soled tennis shoes or black sole shoes are allowed- gym floor

FUN Days: 
Wednesday – Wacky Sock day
Thursday – Wacky hair day
Friday – Wacky Favorite Shirt Day, (example Tie dyed or weird colored or favorite college or sport shirt)
Friday night all campers will perform at the Gonzales Festival - using routines they've learned at camp.

Students attending any National competition will have practice time in gym on Wednesday and Thursday.   Will be supervised by coaches.  
What Day Campers need to bring to Camp:
1.    Batons…Batons...Novelty Batons
2.    Sweat Towels
3.    Notebook and Pen or video camera
4.    Optional – Snack money – 





Campers Staying in Hotel Accomodations:
  • See List for Day Campers… plus
  • Shampoo, Conditioner, Hair and Toiletry Items,
  • Swimsuit, Beach Towel.  Three Bath towels, Face towels, and wash cloths…Your Favorite Pillow?!!  
  • Money for evening meals. 
  • Sport clothes appropriate for evening meals
Camp Performance 
Friday night at the Town Square at The Gonzales Festival — students will wear camp t-shirts

Camp Format

Open Camp

Majorette Lines

National Readiness 
For all levels of twirlers to develop new tricks and techniques to help achieve the next level of baton twirling. For novice to super advanced.
Bring your own music if you want to have a custom designed routine that meets team's skill and ability. Teacher will have 1 on 1 time with groups of 4 or more twirlers.
To perform at all Nationals. BUILD ENDURANCE!! Help with all routines! Discuss nutrition and develop mind set when performing on the competition floor. 

Classes Offered  

Novice 

First TIme & Novice Rolls
First Time 2-Baton (must have 2 batons)- will learn the basic fundamentals for shows and competitions.
Basic Strut, Parade Majorette & Military Strut- The importance of Finding the beat & timing while executing good posture with proper knee and toe point.
X-Strut- Learning a new routine
Contact Material- A variety of low skills that includes flips, finger twirls & other connecting tricks
Body Movement-Pirouettes & Leaps- Proper technique

Beginner

Rolls- Learn new rolls and how to connect to other variety of rolls.
2-Baton- (need to know basic 2 baton) teaching new tricks to put in routines.
3-Baton-First time and those without a 3 baton routine
Tricks- Learning high and low solo tricks to be used in various routines
X-Strut- Learning new series of material that can be added to an existing routine 
Contact Material- A variety of low skills that includes flips, finger twirls & other connecting tricks adding difficulty to routine.
Body Movement-Pirouettes & Leaps- Proper technique

Intermediate

Tricks-Learning high and low solo tricks to be used in various routines
Roll- (must be able to do fishtais & three elbow rolls) Learn new intermediate rolls and how to connect to other variety of rolls.
2-baton- Learning new skills to use in field, show twirls or competitive routine
3- baton- (must know basic fundamentals of 3 baton) Learn new tricks for competition, shows and field work
X-Strut Material- Learning new series of material that that can be added to an existing routine
Contact Movement- A variety of low material that includes flips, finger twirls & other connecting tricks adding difficulty to routine
Pirouettes, Leaps, and more

Advanced

Twirls- learning advanced tricks to put in various routine
Rolls- (must be able to do back rolls & continuous elbow rolls) Learn new advanced rolls and how to connect to other variety of rolls
2-Baton- material to place in existing routine- learning more complex material
3 & 4 Baton- Material for competition and field work
x Strut Material- perfecting techniques within your routine and learn difficult moves
Contact Movement- A variety of low material that includes flips, finger twirls & other connecting tricks adding difficulty to routine
Pirouettes, Leaps, and more

National Training

For athletes that are participating in a national championship. 
Open to all levels Novice-Advanced. Required to work hard, must be dedicated to the practice of achievement.
Athletes will be part of a strict national all day training program to help prepare for upcoming national championships (USTA, AYOP, etc). Athletes will be training on all aspects of baton twirling from techniques, modeling, strut, solo, 2-3 baton, dance twirl, freestyle, and other events that the individual will be competing in. 
There will be no changing of routines. it is to help build consistency,confidence, and endurance in the individual. Athletes are expected to come prepared and ready to work at an intense level.

Other Classes

Flexibility & Strength- Import dance technique (body work)
Feature Twirl/Field Tricks/Down Field Routine
Duet/Trio/Group Routines or series with exchanges
Novelties- Learning flag, ribbons, etc.
-NO loose ponytails, hair MUST be put up in a tight secure bun
-NO loose fitted clothing
-Proper twirling footwear (jazz shoes, instep), NO tennis shoes
-Sweat Towels
-Band Aids (other first aid necessities)

​Snacks to not bring:
-candy
-sodas
​-energy drinks

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Snacks to bring:
-granola bars
protein bars
rice cakes
cheese sticks
fruit
nuts
powerade
gaterade
WATER!!

All Private Lessons are first come, first served. 
Camp attendance is MANDATORY to get private lessons.