PROGRAMS

SHOOTING STARS

Sept - May Season

Once a week

45 minutes

• Ages 6 +

• Half season or full season options

• Offered in person & online

  • September 2020 -April 2021 ALL CLASSES OFFERED ON ZOOM

• Intro to baton twirling

  • 25 minute twirling class learning a variety of basic foundation skills

  • 20 minute dance technique class learning a variety of basic ballet & jazz moves

  • 2nd half of the season - will begin flexibility and gymnastic work. 

• The athletes in this program will be FULL Stars in the Stars United Club.

• Earn a minimum of 1 Star badge, but are not limited to earning more 

  • ​Consist of 10 technical twirling elements

  • 10 basic technical ballet and jazz technique 

• Classes are a 4:1 ratio and will split where possibly within similar age groups for better learning.  

• The Class will advance and develop based on the overall level of the GROUP. 

• They will participate in our Santa Claus Parades (as float goers!), our Annual Holiday Display as well as our Club Year End Show (May), and any other various community performances.  

• Your commitment level is UP to you!  As always those who attend regular class develop quicker and faster!​

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EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

• Baton (to be purchased at Registration)

• Club Practise attire (order form will be available at registration) 

• Baton approved Cougar runners or jazz dance shoes.Hair is to be tied back in a tight pony or if possible a BUN.

RISING STARS

Once a week

60 minutes

• Recreation Program 

• Full Season

• Offered in person & online

  • Will receive one 30 minute twirling class

  • Will receive one 30 minute dance/gymnastic technique class

• Athletes will continue moving up in their badge program continuing to develop baton & dance technique

• Beginner elements of gymnastics will be introduced here (somersaults, cartwheel prep, rolls)

• Will participate in all our club shows, displays, performances, parades & year end show

• This program is to get athletes comfortable & ready for competition, however athletes may remain in this program and still develop and grow in their skills!

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have twirling a minimum of 1 season in Shooting Star program or any other twirl program

Minimum 2 nights per week

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+ Yoga Training

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+ Required 1 on 1 individual lessons 

• An athlete must be invited into this program specifically for the TD

• Minimum 2 nights per week training will occur

  • Skill building

  • Routine choreography

  • Dance

  • Gymnastic enhancement classes

  • Yoga as an enhancement to their skills

• Will be required to do one on one lessons with an individual coach to maintain elite status

• Will compete at Regional, Provincial, National & at times International events

• Eligible to be considered for an Elite National Team spot with the combined team "Starstruck" for World consideration.

• Athletes will participate in all local club shows, holiday display, local performances, & parades throughout the season as well as our annual year end show