Whats the name of the technique used by girls (usualy in america) that dance along with batons to brass bands?

Question

You know the kind where they're marchin along with a silver baton each spinning and throwing it......I'm sure it begins with a B.......

Can anyone help me please?

Answer 1

majorettes-- baton twirlers!

wikepedia: Majorettes are baton twirlers who perform a routine to the music of a marching band as opposed to independent composition. Technically, twirling is a form of Object Manipulation.

Answer 2

in the UK it's usually known as majorettes

Answer 3

They're called drum majorettes? In S.A. we call them drummies....

Answer 4

It is called twirling and the girls (usually) are called majorettes.