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Batons of Steel Majorettes was set up as a non for profit independent organisation to help promote team building and self confidence whilst learning new skills for children in February 2009 by Founder Michelle Meakin and her daughters Charlotte and Sophie and together with 12 original members who were from a previous majorette troupe Batons of steel was formed. At the present time we have approximately 65 children of various ages. Our aim is to concentrate on teaching both girls and boys aged 3 years upwards.
Batons of Steel Majorettes have full Public Liability Insurance.
We have FIVE Instructors who are all fully CRB checked that teach for Batons of Steel:
Charlotte who teaches Baton Twirling, Cheerleading and Military Freestyle.
Charlotte has over 9 years experience in Baton Twirling, Cheerleading and Military Freestyle.
She has competed in numerous National Competitions and won many Trophies and Awards, her latest was winning first place in the Senior Section Duo at the Great Britain Baton Twirling Association Strictly Dance Twirl Championships 2009. Charlotte has a vast knowledge and
experience in all areas of Majorettes.
Charlotte is fully CRB checked and a qualified First Aider.
Bethany who teaches Baton Twirling, Cheerleading and Military Freestyle.
Bethany has over 8 years experience in Baton Twirling, Cheerleading and Military Freestyle.
Bethany has been with Batons of Steel Majorettes since we opened and has competed in numerous Competitons and won many Trophies and Awards and has a vast knowledge and experience in all areas of Majorettes.
Bethany is fully CRB checked.
Hayley who teaches Streetdance.
Hayley has been trained professionally as a Disco Freestyle/Hip Hop Teacher and is I.S.T.D. (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) qualified. Hayley began dancing at the age of four in both Disco Freestyle and Ballroom/Latin, during which time she entered many competitions throughout the country. Starting at beginner status and working her way up to a championship dancer, gaining many trophies along the way.
Hayley is fully CRB checked and a Qualified First Aider.
Julia who teaches Cheerleading.
Julia is a qualified teacher of the I.S.T.D. (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing), I.D.T.A.(International Dance Teachers Association) and the U.K.C.A. (UK Cheerleading Association).
Julia has been running her own Dance School for the past seven years and she also works in many schools throughout North Lincolnshire coaching Dance and Cheerleading.
Julia is fully CRB checked and a Qualified First Aider.
Sue who teaches Baton Twirling, Cheerleading and Military Freestyle.
Sue teaches all our New Starters basic moves in all areas of Majorettes in order for them to progress to more advanced moves. Sue has three children in the Troupe and still makes time to teach for us twice a week. Aswell as teaching for us she also plays a massive part on the Committee.
Sue is fully CRB checked.
Sophie who is a Junior Trainer and teaches BatonTwirling, Cheerleading & Military Freestyle.
Sophie is a Junior Trainer and helps Sue train all our New Starters to learn basic moves when they first come to Batons of Steel. Sophie has over 6 years experience in Majorettes and is one of our most experienced Baton Twirlers.
She has appeared at many National Competitions and will be representing Batons of Steel in Competitions during 2010.
Mercedes who is a Junior Trainer and teaches Baton Twirling, Cheerleading & Military
Freestyle.
Mercedes is a Junior Trainer and helps Sue train all our New Starters Basic moves when they first join Batons of Steel. Mercedes has been with Batons of Steel since we first opened in February 2009 and has excelled herself in all aspects of Majorettes and was awarded Majorette of the year 2009.
We hold lessons in Baton Twirling, Cheerleading, Military Freestyle and Streetdance.The cost of each lesson is £3.00. All fees and money raised goes towards costumes, equipment e.t.c. needed to help run the Troupe successfully.
Batons of Steel hold lessons at Brumby Community Centre, East Common Lane, Scunthorpe, DN16 1HL.
Mondays: 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm (Children up to 9 years old)
6.30 pm - 7.30 pm (Children 10 years and above)
Thursdays: 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm (Children 3 - 6 years old)
6.30 pm - 7.30 pm (Children 7 - 11 years old)
Batons of Steel hold lessons at Frodingham Community Centre, Rowland Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 1TE.
Saturdays: 10.00 am - 11.00 am (11 yrs and above)
11.00am - 12.00 pm (10 yrs and below)
************ NEW LESSONS FOR 2010 ************
Batons of Steel hold lessons at Reedness Primary School, Main Street, Reedness, Goole, DN14 8HG.
Saturdays: 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm (All Ages)
3.30 pm - 4.30 pm (Streetdance for All Ages)
Batons of Steel hold lessons at St. John's church Hall, Bigby Street, Brigg, DN20 8EJ.
Fridays: 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm (Children up to 9 years old)
6.30 pm - 7.30 pm (Children 10years old and above)
During 2009 we have appeared at over 20 Fetes, Galas, Parades and Shows and have already got bookings for next year.
Batons of Steel are members of the Great Britain Baton Twirling Association (G.B.B.T.A) and the British Isles Baton Twirling Association (B.I.B.T.A) and complete at national level at least once a year although it is not compulsory that any child enters it is only if the child wishes to do so.
We have also joined a new and up and coming Majorette Association which is called The Northern Majorette Association (N.M.A) which we have already planned to compete in competitons with during 2010.
2010 promises to be a very exciting year for Batons of Steel as we are embarking on new projects to help the local children in our area. During 2009 Summer Holidays we have held Summer Fun sessions twice a week FREE of charge for all children 3 years and upwards, this is our way of giving something back to the community and it benefits all children.
We are planning to do the Summer Fun Sessions once again during the School Summer Holidays in 2010 as they were very successful.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in the running of Batons of Steel and a special thanks to all the businesses and individuals who have supported us either with donations or sponsorships. A special thank you to Steph at the Wacky Warehouse for securing our sponsorship for 2010.
Michelle Meakin
Troupe Leader/Chair Person
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