Let’s build the color guard you desire.
Most band directors are not comfortable in the color guard world. And that makes sense, since most of them have degrees in music - not movement.
Whether you don’t have a color guard instructor on staff, or you simply need to outsource some of the design & management tasks… My services can help.
REHEARSAL BLOCKS
Technique Block
Technique is the foundational backbone of every great color guard program. My Technique Block library helps you build a custom technique block for your program - including skills on dance, flag, rifle, and/or sabre.
Conditioning Block
Guards typically spend too much time stretching and not enough time conditioning. I’ll help you build a custom conditioning block for your team, allowing performers to build strength and endurance in their muscles, tissues, and joints.
Stretch Block
Stretching helps performers prevent injury and increase performance, posture, and presence. Here, you can build a custom stretch block for your performers to utilize a the start of every rehearsal and competition day.
CHOREOGRAPHY
Solo & Ensemble
Each Solo & Ensemble piece is crafted around the performer(s) skill level. Work will be written for the requested authorized equipment (flag, rifle, or sabre) at the appropriate category and skill level of the client.
Show Choreography
This package includes custom show choreography with a video tutorial for your fall or winter season. Choreography will encompass movement and any authorized equipment (flag/rifle/sabre) you request.
Spin Clinic
Looking to host a Kiddie Clinic or Recruitment Event with your color guard like the cheerleaders do? I have two degrees in early childhood education with extensive color guard background. I’ll write choreography appropriate for all ages!
DESIGN SERVICES
Silk Design
Need flags to match your show this season? I can help you find the right pre-existing silks, provide a custom digital rendering to be screen-printed, or design a custom drawing for a sewn flag.
Costume Design
Need help making your color guard character come to life this season? I can help you find the right pre-existing costume, or work with your costume company to provide a custom design.
Visual GuideBook
Get a complete book of costuming, hair & makeup, equipment/silk design, field & floor pieces, and other thematic elements you’ll need for your color guard and visual team this season.
CLINICIAN SERVICES
Clinic
In a clinic, I will personally work with your color guard members on proper stretch, conditioning, technique, choreography, or any other items you request.
All clinics must be held in-person.
Leadership Camp
In our 3-hour leadership camp, we will prepare your color guard captain(s) and/or section leaders for their role this season. We will cover how to properly teach new members, hold all performers accountable, and build an effective team culture.
This camp can be virtual or in-person.
Consultation
In a private consultation, I’ll work alongside your band director, color guard director, and or visual team to provide feedback that can be utilized in later rehearsals.
Consultations can be virtual or in-person.
Rookie Camp
In our 3-hour rookie camp, we will prepare your newest color guard members for what they can expect this season. We will cover rehearsal etiquette, formal movement and flag technique, how to properly maintain equipment, and how the individual contributes to the “big picture.”
This camp can be virtual or in-person.
Private Lessons
Need help learning or achieving a specific skills? I offer private lessons at the beginner and intermediate level on all authorized equipment pieces: dance, flag, rifle, and sabre.
Lessons can be virtual or in-person.
Character Development Class
In this 2-hour class, we explore the character elements required by your colorguard for your show theme this season. We will cover how to facially emote, communicate with body language, emit stage presence, and handle transitions while staying in character.
This class can be virtual or in-person.
Meet The
Color Guard Instructor
Hi, I’m Bethany! I’m a dance and color guard instructor from Franklin, TN.
With two degrees in education and barre & movement certifications from the American Sports & Fitness Association, I’m capable of designing and teaching safe and appropriate stretch, conditioning, and technique exercises.
As a 5-time MCCGA gold medalist, a 3-time WGI World Championship Finalist, and a BOA Grand Nationals Exhibitionist, my choreography is frequently complimented as being written with “undeniable style” and “expert musicality” in mind.
With a background in theatre, visual marketing, and brand kit cohesion, I’m naturally geared toward creating consistent and organic visual packages for the field and floor, and can help your performers develop their assigned character with authenticity.
Whether I’m writing for your program, teaching your group, or providing consultation for your staff, I’ll bring my creative mindset and energy to get moving wherever I go!
