majorette
Sign in to saveupright|thumb|A ‘’Funkenmariechen’’ (German language|ger. [[diminutive for “Glistering Mary”) majorette is lifted at Rose Monday Parade of the Cologne Carnival in Germany]] A majorette is a female performer who combines baton twirling with dance movements, primarily associated with marching bands during parades. Majorettes may alternatively spin flags, fire batons, maces, or rifles. Some performers incorporate cartwheels and flips, while others may twirl multiple batons at once.
Key facts
- Occupation.image
- Mażoretki_orkiestry_dętej_z_Głogowa.JPG
- Occupation.caption
- Majorettes of the Brass Band of the "Głogów Copper Smelter", Poland
- Occupation.official_names
- Majorette
- Occupation.activity_sector
- Entertainment, dance
- Occupation.competencies
- Hand–eye coordination, physical fitness
- Occupation.employment_field
- Marching bands, parades
- Occupation.related_occupation
- Cheerleader, dancer
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- Origin and development
- Fictional majorettes
- HBCU Majorette dance
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upright|thumb|A ‘’Funkenmariechen’’ (German language|ger. [[diminutive for “Glistering Mary”) majorette is lifted at Rose Monday Parade of the Cologne Carnival in Germany]] A majorette is a female performer who combines baton twirling with dance movements, primarily associated with marching bands during parades. Majorettes may alternatively spin flags, fire batons, maces, or rifles. Some performers incorporate cartwheels and flips, while others may twirl multiple batons at once.
Majorettes are typically distinguished from cheerleaders, while baton twirling is closely related to rhythmic gymnastics.