Martin resident competes in international event, team secures 5th place finish out of

Kaylynn Crump of Martin recently had the opportunity to travel to Liverpool, England, to compete in the inaugural International Baton Twirling Federation  World Championships, where she and her team secured a fifth place finish among teams from 21 countries. 

Crump is a member of a competition baton twirling team that trains at Forte Dance & Twirl Studio in Roswell.  As part of Team USA, Cump’s team competed August 9-13 in the Artistic Group division, which emphasizes entertainment value. 

The team’s competition routine performed in Liverpool was an 80’s aerobic dance with a body positivity theme. 

Coaches Colleen Middleton and Courtney White helped choreograph the routine and prepare the twirlers for competition.

Coach Middleton said, “Placing in the top five on the global stage at the first-ever IBTF World Championships is a testament to our athletes’ dedication and skill. We’re proud to have represented the USA in Liverpool and are sure that this is a moment none of us will ever forget. We’re excited to see how baton twirling continues to grow!”

Along with Crump, the 12-member Forte team includes twirlers from Alabama, Texas and Florida.