Welcome to the Southeast Area Twirlers Website.  Located in the bootheel of Southeast Missouri,
we are dedicated to teaching the sport of baton twirling  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 opportunities
that is made available to all of our twirling  members.  We are extremely proud of our twirlers 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  through a well-structured curriculum, fun, and exciting learning environment.
Welcome to the
Southeast Area Twirlers Website
Also home to the Southeast Competition Majorettes and the Academy of Dance
Established Fall of 1989
Kandi K. Barksdale-Staples, Director/Instructor
4890 W. Hwy 80, East Prairie, Missouri  63845   573-649-2702
Spotlight
2011 Christmas Parade Winners:  The Southeast Area Twirlers won two trophies during the recent East Prairie Christmas Parade.  
They won first place in their division and the Overall Children's Delight award.  Congrats girls we are proud of you!!!
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.
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STUDIO HIGHLIGHTS AND NEWS
Andantes Music
Club Links
Our twirlers take part in various events each semester.  We are pleased to
announce and highlight some of their performances, awards, and honors below.
Please check individual link pages for more info.
Everyone can join our
FACEBOOK Fan page.  
This page is designed for friends, visitors, future
twirlers, and twirling contacts from other studios.  
It's a great way for us to keep in touch with the
twirling world!  
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW
TO JOIN:
JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!!!
Current Twirlers and Parents may join
us on Facebook.
Just add us as a friend.  It's
a great way to quickly post studio notes and get
reminders out to the parents/twirlers.  This is
designed mainly for current twirlers and parents,
although we also have
twirling contacts and friends added as well.  
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO JOIN:
Andantes Music Club
We have added links to this site for the members of the
Andantes Music Club.  By clicking on the links you can find
out general info about the Music club and members can visit
the MEMBERS ONLY link to view newsletters, calendars,
and updated music info.   Members must have a username
and password to access the MEMBERS ONLY section.
Southeast Area Twirlers
We have updated the MEMBERS ONLY section of the
website.  You will need a username and password to access
the MEMBERS ONLY section.  
WINTER WEATHER REMINDERS
A quick reminder that with the Spring semester comes the
chance of bad weather.  In the event of bad weather we will
not hold classes.  Parents will be notified as soon as possible
in regards to the status of lessons.