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Oasis were formed in 1989 by Alison Williamson and Kerry Eastwood. They were joined after by Danny Dawes. Oasis quickly went on to become one of the top teams within the National Baton Twirling Association.
Oasis are trained individually by Danny Dawes, Emma Rolfe (nee Etherington) are each responsible for various students twirling within the team.
Teams and large events are trained by Danny Dawes with the valued assistance of Sian Bardsley, Emma Rolfe. The teams that represented England at the 2006 Worlds and the Senior Twirl team at the 2007 Europeans were choreographed and trained by Sian Bardsley.
Many of our senior twirlers have also qualified as Judges and many members of Oasis are frequently invited to teach at seminars both at home and abroad as well as invitations to judge in other European countries.
Oasis train in Basingstoke most weekends from 10am – 4pm on a Saturday and 9am – 4pm on a Sunday. All members also train during the week in their own time.
Over the years Oasis have represented England in various team, corp and individual events in a variety of countries, such as Holland, France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Sicily, Scotland to name a few. They have amassed 10 European team/corp titles to date!
The team are extremely dedicated and committed to achieving the best they possibly can.
2008 - Alison & Sian left OASIS and wishes them every success for the future x
2009 - Sian return to the training hall, great to have you back Sian x
WHAT IS BATON TWIRLING???
Baton twirling is a sport of agility and coordination coupled with grace and flexibility. Baton twirling has a vague history at best, but professional organizations supporting baton twirling as a sport have been in existence since the early 1950s.
Baton twirling naturally involves twirling a baton, which is a balanced stick usually comprised of metal, but at competitive levels, baton twirling is much more. As with gymnastics, figure skating, and other sports combining agility with grace, competitive baton twirling requires a routine containing mandatory elements for scoring points.
In a competition, a baton twirler is required to twirl vertically and horizontally displaying variety and difficulty of content. Similarly, they are required to make a certain number of catches and releases and vary them throughout their routine. Baton twirling at some levels of competition requires twirlers to use more than one baton.
Choreography is a major part of baton twirling, but coordination in general is the primary skill needed to perform. Baton twirlers work with coaches who help them learn and perfect their catch and release skills and fluidity in movement in their releases, catches, and choreography.
Baton twirling is an excellent sport for young people who have demonstrated skill in grace and coordination, especially if they are interested in using their skills in competition.
