Fall Twirling Camp

Many  of the most memorable experiences for a twirler can come from learning from college twirlers! Their energy, enthusiam and accomplishment in our sport inspires and motivates twirlers to try new tricks and reach for the stars! 

We have put together an amazing staff for our Fall clinic. Our staff are excited to teach your child new tricks, moves and combinations.  And, we'll help students perfect their current tricks, improve spins and illusions.  Our camp has the perfect balance of learning in combination with fun activities! No matter where your twirler is in their twirling career - this clinic is perfect for them! 

 

All Star Staff: 

Sydney Nikodem - I'm Sydney Nikodem, and my passion for baton twirling began at the age of 2. I've had the honor of representing Team USA twice, earning gold on the international stage. With over 20 national, regional, and state championships, I’ve had a rewarding career as an advanced soloist and team member. I’ve performed at Disney and Universal Studios and am proud to be a Feature Twirler for the University of Minnesota.  

Paige Nikodem -

Paige began her journey in baton twirling at the age of 2, training at her home studio, Julie's Touch of Silver. In 2015, she represented Team USA at the World Baton Twirling Championships in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy, where her team won two gold medals. She continued her international success in 2018, once again representing Team USA in Lillehammer, Norway, where they secured another gold medal.

Throughout her competitive career, Paige and her team have earned over 20 national, state, and regional titles. Individually, she has achieved top 20 placements at the national level and earned numerous state and regional titles.

Currently, Paige is a senior at the University of Minnesota, where she proudly serves as one of the university’s three Feature Twirlers.

Sydney Nikodem - I'm Sydney Nikodem, and my passion for baton twirling began at the age of 2. I've had the honor of representing Team USA twice, earning gold on the international stage. With over 20 national, regional, and state championships, I’ve had a rewarding career as an advanced soloist and team member. I’ve performed at Disney and Universal Studios and am proud to be a Feature Twirler for the University of Minnesota.

Greta Gordon - Bio Coming Soon! 

 

Instructional Schedule:

Saturday, November 2nd

 

 

12:30 - 12:45 - Check in & Warm-Ups

12:45 - 1:10 - Feature Tricks - High Tosses, Big Moves & Lots of Fun!

1:10 - 1:30 - Horizontal/Flat Section - Flat tricks and combinations that increase difficulty in this section

1:30 - 1:50 - Rolls - Learn new rolls and roll combinations that wow a crowd and a judge!

1:50 - 2:10 - 2-Baton - Two batons twirling is more impressive than 1 and learning new 2-Baton tricks for show and competition routines is great! 

2:10 - 2:30- Break & Q & A - Ask our Feature Twirlers questions about baton twirling and how to achieve your goals! 

2:30 - 2:50 - Contact Material - The lower the better when it comes to this section of twirling routines.  Learn new combinations to challenge your timing! 

2:50 - 3:10 - 2 & 3-Baton - Learn more multiple baton tricks from these specialists in 2 & 3 Baton! 

3:10 - 3:35 - X-Strut & Down The Field - Learn X-Strut combinations and learn a combination as if you are leading the U of MN band down the field! 

3:35 - 3:55 - Gopher Fight Song Routine! 

3:55 - 4:05 - Show for Parents & Friends

 

 

Registration Deadline: October 30, 2024. 

AGREEMENT, WAIVER AND RELEASE: I hereby waive, release and discharge any and all claims for  damage for personal injury, illness, or property damage which I may have, or which may hereafter  accrue to me, as a result of my, or the identified competitor’s, participation in the Windy City Twirling Camp. 

I assume all risks, known and unknown, foreseeable and unforeseeable, in any way connected with  my participation in the Windy City Twirling Camp event. I accept personal responsibility for any liability,  injury, loss, or damage in any way connected with my participation. 

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the event venue, event staff, directors, officers, employees, agents, and  volunteers, from all claims, and the cost of defending any claim I might make, or that might be made  on my behalf, that is in any way connected with or arising out of my participation. 

Participation, and attendance, includes possible exposure to, and illness from, infectious diseases  including but not limited to influenza and COVID-19. While preventative measures and personal  discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness does exist. I acknowledge, voluntarily accept,  and assume all risks related to an injury or illness related to these or other infectious diseases as a  result of my participation. 

The Fine Print... 

Location: Peace Church, 2180 Glory Drive, Eagan, MN

Enter lower level doors across from children's playground. 

Schedule: 

Doors Open: 12:15 - 12:30 - Check-In

12:30 - 4:00 - Instructional Time

 

Ages: 

All campers must be ages 6 and older. 

Lodging: 

Families should book their lodging directly through the hotel, Hampton Inn & Suites, 3000 Eagandale Place, Eagan, MN.   Clinic fees do not include hotel stay. 

Refunds:

No refunds. 

Questions: 

Please contact Jacinda Miller  at batontwirlingunltd@gmail.com.