Event Descriptions
Baton Events January 1, 2026 (Afternoon)
Location: Cabana Bay Beach Resort
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Game Day Bowl
We invite all Highschool and College Feature Twirlers to come and compete at Baton Live's Game Day Bowl. Take the Field at Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort Green Space to compete your Half Time Performace.
Rules: The use of one or multiple batons, props, and signs. No fire permitted.
Date: Thursday January 1, 2026
Time: 2:00pm Report
3:00pm Competition will begin
Location: Cabana Bay Beach Resort Green Space
Time Limit: 2 min
Music: Athlete Choice
Attire: Costume
Baton Events January 2, 2026 (Morning)
Location: Universal CityWalk Stage
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Opening Show
This event will be a blast! This is the opportunity to kick off the competition portion of BL'25. Take the stage Friday morning at Universal CityWalk Stage to get the party started!
Rehearsal Times: (must attend one)
Option 1: January 2, 8:30 am
(45 mins)
Option 2: January 2, 7:30 pm
(45 mins)
Friday: 8:15 am Curtain Call
Attire: BL'26 T-Shirt, black leggings
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Miss Universal (Modeling)
Miss Universal will be comprised of 3 events
NOV-BEG (Modeling/Basic-March/Solo)
INT-ADV-ELITE (Modeling/X-Strut/Solo)
Time Limit: Min :30 Max 1:00
Music: Competition Choice
Attire: Costume
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Triple Threat (Interview)
The Triple Threat Championship will be comprised of 3 events
Levels: Interview/Solo/2-Baton
Each contestant will be asked to answer a question submitted by the Judges on stage for the interview portion.
Music: Competition Choice
Attire: Smart Casual
Dance Events January 2 (Morning/Afternoon)
Location: Universal CityWalk Stage
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Dance Solo
Open to all genres (will compete against all genres in their skill and age level)
Time Limit: Min 1:00 Max 2:30
Music: Email to info@batonlive.com
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Dance Duet
Open to all genres (will compete against all genres in their skill and age level)
Time Limit: Min 1:00 Max 2:30
Music: Email to info@batonlive.com
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Small Dance Group
Open to all genres (will compete against all genres in their skill and age level)
Time Limit: Min 1:00 Max 3:00
Music: Email to info@batonlive.com
3-8 Dancers
Dance/Pom Events January 2 (Afternoon)
Location: Soundstage 33
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Large Dance Group
Open to all genres (will compete against all genres in their skill and age level)
Time Limit: Min 1:00 Max 3:00
Music: email to info@batonlive.com
Size: 8+ Dancers
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Baton Events January 2 (Afternoon)
Location: Soundstage 33
Miss Universal (X-Strut/ Basic Strut
Miss Universal will be comprised of 3 events
NOV-BEG (Modeling/Basic-Strut/Solo)
INT-ADV-ELITE (Modeling/X-Strut/Solo)
Basic- Strut Time Limit: 1 full box on right side (no min or max)
X-Strut Time Limit: Max: 2:00
Strut Music: Stars and Stripes Forever
Attire: Costume
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Pom Pom Solo
Time Limit: Min 0:30 Max 2:00
Music: Top 40
Attire: Costume
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Basic March
Time Limit: 1 full box on right side (no min or max)
Music: Stars and Striples Forever
Attire: Costume
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Military March
Time Limit: 1 full box on right side (no min or max)
Music: Stars and Stripes Forever
Attire: Costume
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Best Appearing
Time Limit: Max 1:00
Music: Competition Choice
Attire: Costume
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Novice Miss Universal (Solo)
Strut Time Limit: Max 2:00
Strut Music: Stars and Stripes Forever
Attire: Costume
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Novice Triple Threat (Solo)
Time Limit: Max 2:00
Music: Stars and Stripes Forever
Attire: Costume
Timing is subject to change
Baton Events jan 3 (All Day)
Baton Events
Location: UCF Financial Arena
Group Events
*All music submitted to info@batonlive.com*
Show Twirl Team
Time Limit: Max 3:00
Freestyle Team
Time Limit: 3:00 -3:30
Twirl Team
Time Limit: 3:00-3:30
Dance Twirl Team:
Time Limit: Max 3:00
College Majorette Team
Time Limit: Max 3:00
Trio
Time Limit: Max 3:00
Freestyle/ Rhythmic
Duet
Time Limit: Max 2:00
Music: Top 40
Attire: Costume
Open Solo
Time Limit: Max 2:00
Music: Top 40
Attire: Costume
Open 2- Baton
Time Limit: Max 2:00
Music: Top 40
Attire: Costume
Open 3- Baton
Time Limit: Max 2:00
Music: Top 40
Attire: Costume
Beg/Int/Adv/Elite MIss Universal (Solo)
Time Limit: Max 2:30
Music: Top 40
Attire: Costume
Beg/Int/Adv/Elite Triple Threat (Solo)
Time Limit: Max 2:30
Music: Top 40
Attire: Costume
Beg/Int/Adv/Elite Triple Threat ( 2-baton)
Time Limit: Max: 2:00
Music: Top 40
Attire: Costume
Show Twirl
Music: Athlete Choice
Time Limit: 2:30
Attire: Costume
Pre-Submitted Events
Talent Show
This event will be a blast! It's your opportunity to share your "unique" talent. The winner of the talent competition (by video submission) will have the opportunity to kick off the Award's Showcase LIVE on the stage Saturday Night at Universal CityWalk. Not competing in the Baton or Dance portion of the competition? No problem! We invite everyone to try out for the chance to win Baton Lives' Got Talent. Submit your video during registration. Anyone can try out!
Universal Photogenic
Submit your favorite photo of yourself. You do not need to be a Baton or Dance athlete to register. All photos will be displayed in the Baton Live Program. Awards will be presented to a child, a teenager, and an adult at the Awards Showcase.
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