About the Coach:
Kailey began dancing at 3 years old and continued off and on throughout her life. She began twirling at 4 years old and began competing at the National level at age 9. She was a member of the 2004 NBTA Jr. World Dance Twirl Team and has held many State, Regional, and National titles. In 2006 she was one of eight twirlers across the nation chosen as a Goodwill Ambassador to repres
ent the US in Peru's Festival de Primavera. She has also had the privilege to perform at places such as Disneyland and be chosen as the Feature Twirler at Oregon State University for four years from 2008-2011. About Baton Twirling:
Baton twirling is an artistic and aerobic sport that promotes physical fitness; combines dance and gymnastics while manipulating one, two or three batons. Baton is done individually, in pairs and in teams. Twirling is a great activity for young children because it helps them develop spatial awareness, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, strength, flexibility and stamina, as well as poise. Twirlers of all ages benefit from baton twirling because it teaches “life skills:” teamwork and good sportsmanship, time-management and goal-setting skills, self-confidence and positive self-esteem. Those skills support them throughout their lives; in school and college, as they interview for scholarships or jobs, and as they make professional presentations later in life. Athletes who pursue competitive twirling learn how to deal with pressure and come to appreciate the rewards of determination and dedication. Many also have the opportunity to travel nationally and internationally. Some colleges offer twirling scholarships and some of the world’s best twirlers have performed professionally in Cirque du Solei and the Broadway musical “Blast.”
