Instruction Offered In:
One-Baton
Two-Baton
Three-Baton
Novelty Equipment
Competition Twirling
Solo Twirling
Team Twirling
Majorette Line Twirling
College Twirling
Choreography
Drill Design
Show Production

Types of Lessons:
Kinder (Ages 3-4)
Group (Ages 4+)
Private (Ages 3+)
Majorette Line (Elem-Sr High)
Feature Twirler Class
College Twirling Class
Competition Team
School Audition Class

Performances:
Competitions
Parades
Recitals
Demonstrations
Camps
Clinics
Special Events

A Little Extra:
Awards
Camps
Clinics
Earn Titles
Friends
Memories
Gain Confidence
Team Spirit

Lessons Open to All Areas of Southeast Missouri.  Classes offered to ages 3 and up.
PERFORMANCES OF A LIFETIME
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
A BLAST FROM THE PAST
TWIRL MEETS
EMAIL US
LINKS
GUESTBOOK
CLASS INFORMATION
SE COMPETITION TEAMS
SE CHAMPIONS
SUMMER CAMP
STUDIO CHOREOGRAPHY
ONLINE ENROLLMENT
SOUTHEAST AWARDS
ONLINE ALBUM
07-08 ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN
We would like to announce that enrollment for the 07-08 Twirling and Dance Year is currently open.  Classes are open to students ages 3+ from all areas of Southeast Missouri.

To enroll please contact the director at:    573-649-2702  or
email by clicking the email link below: 








Welcome to the
Southeast Baton & Dance Company Website
Home of the Southeast Area Twirlers and Academy of Dance
Established Fall of 1989

Kandi K. Barksdale-Staples, Baton Director/Instructor       Jamie Williams, Dance Director/Instructor
4890 W. Hwy 80, East Prairie, Missouri  63845   573-649-2702
Welcome to the Southeast Area Twirlers and Academy of Dance Website.  Located in the bootheel of Southeast Missouri, we are dedicated to teaching the sport of baton twirling and the art of dance to area youth.  At our studio, we offer the latest techniques, routines, and choreography that can be found in the Southeast Missouri Area.  Our studio also offers a wide array of performance, competitive,  and achievement opportunties that is made available to all of our twirling and dance members.  We are extremely proud of our twirlers, dancers, and staff.  Their hard work and dedication can be seen in the numerous honors and awards they have received over the years.  The philosophy of our studio is for our students to gain a love for the sport of baton twirling and the art of dance through a well-structured curriculum and fun, exciting learning environment. 
Please click on the links below to view more information regarding our organization.
STUDIO NEWS
Below you can view a quick summary of recent events and find out important information.  Please check back because this section will be updated as events take place during the semester.
ONLINE STUDIO FEATURES
MEMBERS ONLY
SOUTHEAST TWIRLING STUDIO
TWIRLING STORE
ACADEMY OF DANCE STUDIO
ONLINE STUDIO FEATURES

CLASS INFORMATION

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

MEMBERS ONLY

DANCE STORE

COMPETITION TEAMS

DANCE CHAMPIONS

DANCE CAMP

DANCE AWARDS

DANCE MEETS

ONLINE ALBUM


PLEASE NOTE:  The dance portion of this website is still under construction.  Please check back as we update each section.
TWIRLERS PLACE IN TOP 10
AT NATIONALS
Twirlers Decinda and Paeton took part in the 2007 AYOP National Twirling Competition held in South Bend, IN.  This is the first time any twirlers from the studio have competed at this national competition.  The girls were thrilled to return home with 7 top 10 placements and 4 top 20 placements. 

To view more pictures and competition results please click on the link below:

NATIONALS 2007
CONGRATS TO OUR 2007-2008 COMPETITION DANCERS

CURRENT MEMBERS:
Mary Grace
Rebecca

A second round of auditions is being offered.  Date will be set shortly.  This will be the last chance to audition and make one of the 07-08 Competition Dance Teams.