Entry Level

Performers are introduced to the foundations of color guard.

At the Entry Level, performers are introduced to the foundations of color guard — the building blocks that shape confidence, coordination, and control. Training focuses on the basics of body movement, equipment handling, timing, and performance awareness. These skills emphasize understanding and consistency over difficulty, helping students develop strong habits that prepare them for the next stages of achievement in the A, Open, and World classes.


Entry Level Exercises Would Include: 

  • Spins
  • Short Stops
  • Singles
  • Pull Hits

Beginner/Early Intermediate Level

Performers expand on basics while emphasizing expression.

At the Early Intermediate Level, performers build on their foundational training with greater control, coordination, and expression. Skills focus on connecting body and equipment work, expanding vocabulary, and developing performance quality — bridging the gap between learning the basics and performing with confidence.

Early Intermediate Level Exercises Would Include: 

  • Flourishes
  • Pop Toss
  • Inversions
  • Doubles & Triples
  • Small Angled Tosses

Advanced Level

Performers demonstrate refined technique and expanded range.

At the Advanced Level, performers demonstrate refined technique and expanded range. Training develops precision and strength through layered tosses, directional changes, traveling skills, and expressive control — preparing performers to meet the physical and mental demands of high-level performance.

Advanced Level Exercises Would Include: 

  • Spin Medleys
  • Backhands
  • Double-Time & Triple-Time
  • Quads, Fives, & Sixes
  • Higher Tosses WITH BODY
  • Angled Tosses Outside of the Front 45

Elite Level

Performers achieve mastery of equipment control and artistry.

At the Elite Level, performers achieve mastery of equipment control and artistry. Skills combine power, balance, and nuanced timing across all pieces of equipment, emphasizing endurance, adaptability, and a professional standard of performance.

Elite Level Exercises Would Include: 

  • Spin Medleys With Body
  • Sixes & Sevens
  • Higher Tosses WITH TRICKS
  • Multi-Planar Tosses