| BATON TWIRLING COACH NAMED 2007 COACH OF THE YEAR The Russell's All Star Twirling and Dance Studio from Coatesville, PA is very proud of their artistic director and their 10th anniversary this year. Mrs. Elaine Russell was recently awarded the 2007 Coach of the Year at a competition that was held in Norristown, PA. The award is given to the top teacher with the most cumulative winners from the students. The All Star Students shined in all the events winning the team divisions, individual and duets. All of the members of the studio have enjoyed working together as a team and not only winning the most recent world class championship, but being able to come together in every event to show the director how much she is appreciated and deserves every championship that we win because of her creativity, desire and passion for the sport of baton twirling and the art of dance . This year they started their season off by marching in two Christmas Parades and competed over a dozen competitions around the USA. The Russell's Studio is under the Direction of Mrs. Elaine Russell and coached by Tammy Russell, Holly Russell. What an incredible season and looking forward to the 2007-2008 season. Check out updates and pictures on www.russellstwirlers.com West Chester University Feature Twirlers Collegiate World Champions! Starting in the Fall of 2005, these three twirlers, Tammy Russell, Holly Russell and Laurie Harvey came together as the Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band Feature Twirlers. Who would have known there hard work, dedication to the sport of baton twirling and their coach Mrs. Elaine Russell could bring them to their ultimate victory. The twirlers, coach and Mr. Russell headed to Indianapolis for the NCAA intercollegiate baton twirling competition. This being the first time that WCU was ever represented at a baton twirling event like this. Hundreds of colleges came together for the ultimate goal of bring home the gold for their college. WCU did that with flying colors! The twirlers brought home gold in every event including the Overall Championship. What a dream, but WCU twirlers did not stop there. The following month they flew to Orlando Florida for the Collegiate Classic held in Disney World. The team had a flawless first round going into the second round where they captured the ultimate Collegiate Classic at Epcot. All of their dreams are coming true. WCU was on the map for having some of the greatest baton twirlers around the country. Team and coach then decided the ultimate finish would be to go to Notre Dame for the World championships in July. The team trained hours at the Russell's All Star Dance and Twirling Studio in Coatesville and at the Layton Park in Wagontown, PA to prepare for this next adventure. For two weeks the team was on the road and the moment finally came. WCU is to take the floor in finals for the Collegiate World Championships. A one drop routine and the crowd goes wild. The team went on to win the Collegiate World Dance Twirl Championships. In second was Penn State University and Third was Alabama University. It has been a dream, a victory and true home-town success story of a small university twirling team that takes the world by storm. This has never been accomplished by any other university and West Chester University has done it! Three consecutive championship titles! The three twirlers are now gearing up for their new season at their studio the Russell's School of Baton and Dance. A big thank you goes to their biggest supporters and coaches, Mr. And Mrs. Russell for all of their dedication, time |
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8/30/2007 |
Registration Night at the Union Hall from 5-8. At 6:00 is the big announcement of teams and past awards! See you there! |
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AAU Junior olympics brought home many gold medals to the Russell's All Stars Solo and Team Members. Russells were 20 members strong at the Junior olympics and represented PA with class and championships! |
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7/17/2007 - 7/21/2007 |
Remarkable competition at Notre Dame University.
Morgan Winkler was crowned Beg. Little Miss Majorette of America. Her first time at AYOP and brings home the most prestigious championship in the USA. Russell's All Star Senior Team is the new 2007 Collegiate World Dance Twirl Champions. What a great week of winning individual and group championships! |
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3/11/2007 |
DMA solo contest - Russell's All Stars win in solo, two baton, and basic. A great local contest March 10th - TIDA first show out. Congratulations on sweeping first place in baton, dance and color guard. The judges loves our new shows. Now lets work hard to finish the shows. The All Star Senior Collegiate Twirlers are featured in the news, and radio for winning the collegiate classic championship in Florida and the Intercollegiate Championship in Indiana. WCU twirlers are #1 and looking forward to many more competitions are the USA. What an honor and first group to achieve this success.
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Two great Christmas parades. Wonderful job to all participants! December DMA contest Results: Holly Russell captured the Christmas queen Championships Julia Ellis and Morgan Winkler winning first place in modeling, basic and solo Happy Holiday's to all students, friends, and families from the Russell's!
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9/7/2006 |
Holly Russell wing the Senior International Twirling
Championships in July in Canton, Ohio The Russell's All Star Senior Team captured the World Class and International team championships thought the 2005- 2006 twirling season. The Russell's Twirling team was featured on the 4th of July in Washington DC. The team was honored with a stand still performance in front of the White House. |
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4/11/06 - Holly's surgery went well. She is on her way to recovery from a major surgery!
4/11/06 - Tammy Russell is now a Gold Seal licensed judge! Tammy can now judge across the country. Great Job!!
3-21-06 Our dance choreographer wins again. Holly won the Miss Philadelphia talent portion.
3-21-06 Congratulations to all of the Russell's teams on winning all first places on March 4th and 11th. Great job, keep up the good work
Wildwood dates are May 4th-7th
Chapter Championships are April 29th, 2006
8-29-05 Auditions for twirling and dance teams. Anyone interested may come to this audition. Come and join one of the best competitive teams in the nation.....
8/1/05
The Russell's All Star had a successful nationals. Holly Russell was crowned 2005 Miss TU World Majorette, International Two Baton Champion and Miss Collegiate Halftime Champion. The tiny tot and juvenile teams swiped two first places in their team routines at the International competition and to many of the solo students that won individual events. Great job!
7/8/2005
West Chester University proudly announces the new 2005-2006 Feature Twirlers are all Russell's All Stars - Tammy Russell, Holly Russell and Lauire Harvey. Thee three girls are the reigning Twirl mania Champions and International team Champions. Go WCU.....
6/6/05
WOW....... great job to all performers at the End of the Year Show and the Strawberry Festival. For the summer you will want to take at least one if not all of the summer camps in Coatesville and Octorara. These camps are designed for all ages and abilities. Then in August there will be registration, auditions for all competitive teams and a start to a fresh year for baton, dance, tumbling, and color guard. New members are welcome for both the Summer and the Fall sessions. Come and help the Russell's All Stars as they expand across the Delaware Valley.
5/31/05
RUSSELL'S ALL STAR TEAMS WIN AT THE CHAPTER CHAMPIONSHIP HELD ON SATURDAY 4-23-05 AT HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL. THE RUSSELL'S ALL STARS WALKED AWAY WITH 1ST IN THE WORLD CLASS, JUNIOR CLASS AND CADET DIVISION'S.
GREAT JOB AND GOOD LUCK IN WILDWOOD, NJ FOR THE ALL CHAPTER CHAMPIONSHIPS