Join us for our first ever Flourish Twirling Clinic! This will be a great opportunity to expand your twirling and performance skills. Baton Twirling is truly a unique sport that encompasses so many different aspects and skill sets. Coordination, flexibility, ambidexterity, athleticism, performance, and stamina all play a part in the world of baton twirling. Strength, power, and grace combine to create incredible athletes. It is our goal to focus on each of these crucial aspects. Each of our instructors have experience performing on a collegiate field for thousands of spectators as well as competing at the State, Regional, National, and International level. This would be a wonderful opportunity for those who dream of performing on a college field or have goals to excel on the competitive floor. Our instructors each bring unique experiences, strengths, and skill sets that we cannot wait to share with you. It is our hope that you will leave feeling motivated, encouraged, and inspired. We are so excited to grow and flourish together!
INSTRUCTORS:
Delaney Duncan (Madden)-Instructor & Director
Former Kansas State University Feature Twirler and Former NFL Cheerleader
Delaney was the Feature Twirler at Kansas State University where she studied Entrepreneurship and Marketing. During her time at K-State, she was also a part of the Dance Minor Program. In 2018, she placed in the top 10 in the National Collegiate Down Field Championships. She is also a Former NFL Cheerleader and spent the 2023 season with the Kansas City Chiefs. During her time on the team, she made appearances at the NFL Draft, performed at all home games, performed in Frankfurt, Germany for an international game, traveled to Super Bowl 58, and finished her season with a World Champion Super Bowl Ring. She feels that her background as a College Feature Twirler and Pro Cheerleader gives her a unique perspective when it comes to field performance. She loves Strut, the incorporation of bodywork in twirling, as well as field presentation and is looking forward to focusing on these aspects at the clinic!
Bailey Walke-Instructor
Kansas State University Feature Twirler
Bailey is from West Des Moines, Iowa and started twirling at the age of 3. She is currently the Feature Twirler for the Kansas State University Marching Band and just received her Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering. She will receive her Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering next Spring. During her time at K-State, she has performed at all home games, numerous community events, and multiple Bowl Games. Bailey was a member of the 2023 USA World Championship Team and competed in Elite Senior 3-baton in Liverpool, England. She is also a 2-time National Collegiate Solo Finalist and has had 50+ Top 10 National Placements throughout her twirling career. She loves multiple baton, Solo, as well as field twirling and is looking forward to focusing on these aspects at the clinic!
Addyson Gurney-Instructor
University of Kansas Feature Twirler
Addy is from Clay Center, Kansas and just finished her first year at the University of Kansas as the Feature Twirler for the Marching Jayhawks. She is currently studying Unified Early Education with hopes of teaching preschool. She also has aspirations to eventually own her own dance and twirling studio. She has competed at the State, Regional, National, and International level. Addy was a part of Team USA in 2023 and had the opportunity to compete in Liverpool, England. She loves Solo, Strut, contact material as well as big tricks and is excited to work on these aspects at the clinic!
Emalee Bigley-Instructor
Former Baker University Feature Twirler
Emalee is the Former Feature Twirler for Baker University. During her time at Baker, she performed at home games as well as various community events and parades. Emalee also has experience competing at the State, Regional, and National level. She is the director of the Royal Baton Twirlers Team in Louisburg, Kansas and has worked with twirlers of various ages. She is looking forward to instructing and meeting new twirlers at the clinic!
