We want Troupes to feel proud to belong to this Association and in doing so give them a sense of belonging.

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Also the army and defense forces were traditionally parodied as a way of protesting against the Prussian occupation of the Rhenish area at the time. Around this time, Germany had a large number of armies, and in each regiment there were women and girls selling and providing food and drink and taking on chores like washing clothes. In the carnival mockery, both officers and camp followers were depicted: the officer as an effeminate, wig-wearing, conceited fool, and the camp followers as women who were militarily but provocatively costumed, and also clearly recognizable as a man: the Tanzmarie. The somewhat slovenly camp followers who accompanied the troops have evolved into a show dance group, but still inspired by the Prussian army.

Some parts of the Prussian military background are sometimes still reflected today in the majorettes' movements, music, or clothing.

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Assist in raising the standard of performances promoting training, learning, healthy competition, admiration and friendship between troupes. During the post-war carnival, young women and girls again took on the role of Tanzmariechen instead of men and performed in parades.Aqua ( Willa Holland) from the video game Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep performs a baton twirling routine with her Keyblade when she uses the "Break Time" command. The baton shaft is manufactured from high quality 10mm (3/8") chrome tensile steel for superior strength and weight. The Great Britain Baton Twirling Association is committed to bringing together Majorettes, Baton Twirling and Pom Troupes from around Great Britain and Ireland in doing so endeavour to raise the profile of this great sport which is somewhat understated. Method 1: To measure the correct size baton stand straight and put one arm straight out parallel to the floor. The baton is of extremely high quality, hand made in the UK by craftsmen with over 20 years experience.