Body Technique
from the French word, meaning raised this fundamental movement includes a twirler rising onto the balls of their feet or tips of their toes often following a plié
What is Relevé
A piece of paper with comments and critiques
What is a scoresheet
By rotating the femur externally in the hip sockets, the twirler allows the knees to track over the toes, prevent preventing injury in the ACL and meniscus
What is turnout
A metal stick with two rubber ends
A baton
Preformed in a x formation
What is X strut
Meaning stretched in French, this foundational exercise involves the foot sliding along the floor, until only the tip of the toe remains in contact with the leg, fully extended, and the heel lifted
What is Tendu
A panel with 3 numbers that the judge reveals
What is a flash card
From the French for ‘big throw’, this impressive leap involves a twirler, springing into the air from 1 foot and landing on the other, creating a split-like flying position at the height of the jump
What is grand jete
A small piece of metal to hold your hair in place
What is a Bobby pin
This event has 3 distinct sections with required elements
What is Medley
From the French for withdrawn, this position includes the working leg being bent so that the thigh is raised to the hip, and the toe is placed at the side front or back of the supporting me
What is retiré
In CNBTA all solos must start and end in this position
What is a salute?
The action of rotating 360 degrees on one foot
What is a single spin
To maintain the seamless aesthetic of a costume twirlers often remove this equipment during competitions
What is underwear
This routine is performed by 2 people to a song of the coaches’ choice.
What is pairs
Derived from the French word for developed this movement includes the working leg is being drawn up to a rare position and then smoothly extended into the air, reaching full length than any given direction
What is developé
There is a penalty when this occurs on the competition floor
What is a drop?
Your elbow is in this position when executing a thumb release.
What is tucked in?
Commonly used by Baton twirlers to combat sweaty palms
What is liquid chalk
This event is is preformed in a team with a solid twirling base and little dance components
What is Twirl Team
From the French for bent, this fundamental exercise is the first one performed at the bar in every ballet class. It involves rhythmic bending of the knees while maintaining turnout.
What is Plié
Athletes receives this colour ribbon when they receive a B in pre-events
What is the colour blue?
The baton is on this pattern when it is parallel to the floor
What is horizontal?
This flexible footwear is typically made of soft leather or canvas and features a split rubber soul to allow for maximum arch flexibility and traction during leaps and turns
What are Jazz shoes
Preformed in 2 diagonals, one starting from corner 3 and the other from corner 4
What is forward motion