MAJORETTES

By Courtney Coombes

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History Als ice bucket challenge Training Chart Interested Conclusion

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IntroductionMy name is Courtney, welcome to my power point on the Majorettes. I am a Devon Dynamite majorette. When competing in competitions we enter 3 disciplines (Military, Baton Twirling and Pom Pom) with 3 different age groups, which are on another page. Devon Dynamite Majorettes is a self funded, non profit majorette troupe based in Exeter. We also take part in Fetes, Displays, Parades, Carnivals and other special events around the county.Visit this webpage for more images of the girls doing there routines- http://www.devondynamites.btck.co.uk/

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The History of Majorettes

• Colourful Swiss flag swinging • His "lady athletes" were called the Majorettes• Early 19th century • Early 1930's the drum majorette was unique.• Only one of her sex • Civic, military, or school bands. • Baton twirling routines now requires highly developed skills, based on

training and practice.

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Devon Dynamite ALS ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE

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Training

Day Age Time

Monday Tiny Tots (4-8) 5:30-6:30pm

Monday Juniors(8-12) 6:30-7:30pm

Monday Seniors(13-21) 7:30-9:00pm

Wednesday Tiny Tots(4-8) 6:00-7:00pm

Wednesday Juniors(8-12) 7:00-8:00pm

Wednesday Seniors(13-21) 8:00-9:00pm

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Chart showing number of members in each group

Tiny Tots; 15

Juniors; 17

Seniors; 19

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Interested? If you are interested in joined there are all sorts of

troupes you can chose from such as Devon Dynamites, Exeter Blue Anchor, Tiverton Town, Tiverton’s New Generation and Diamond Twirlers. Etc.

Exeter Blue Anchor Majorettes

Tiverton’s New Generation Majorettes

Tiverton Town Majorettes

Diamond Twirlers Majorettes

Devon Dynamites Majorettes

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Conclusion

Thanks for taking the time to view my slideshow. If you’d like to know more go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majorette_(dancer) or http://www.devondynamites.btck.co.uk