Art of baton twirling makes a return

Dance-Twirl Minnesota is opening a new location in the neighborhood at 1611 E. 46th St.

Baton twirling was once a thriving sport in Minnesota but as instructors pursued other avenues, the sport that attracted thousands of twirlers to the St. Paul Winter Carnival soon disappeared. Jacinda Miller, owner of Dance-Twirl Minnesota, wants to change that by offering classes right in the heart of the metro so more kids can enjoy the sport.

“Twirling is great activity for both boys and girls,” Miller said. “With our proven teaching strategies kids can feel a sense of accomplishment from their very first day and their confidence soars as they continue with their class. Kids also benefit from improving their hand-eye coordination, physical fitness and meeting new friends.”

Dance-Twirl Minnesota started in 2010 with a studio located in Eagan but Miller and Dance Director, Jennie Becker, both have resided in South Minneapolis and feel that this area could benefit from a new variety of performing arts. Both Miller and Becker have coached new to national championship athletes.