Quick Answer: Jennifer Marcus is a professional baton twirler and world champion from Miami, Florida, known for baton twirling, prop manipulation, and fire twirling.
Jennifer Marcus
Jennifer Marcus is a professional baton twirler and world champion from Miami, Florida, specializing in baton twirling, prop manipulation, and fire twirling. She began baton twirling at 3 years old and competed across the world as a member of Team USA for 19 years before retiring from competition in late 2016. During her tenure, she won 16 world championship titles and several silver and bronze medals. Shortly after retiring, she received a call from Cirque Du Soleil offering her a dream job, a twirling act with their newest big top touring show, Volta. She went on to perform in more than 550 shows and for over a million people on tour throughout North America until February 2019. Jennifer’s passion is inspiring youth and sharing her sport through teaching and performing. She performs in different venues throughout South Florida. Jennifer also teaches baton twirling all over the world and has regular students she teaches in South Florida and on Zoom. She also volunteers her time sitting on the Board of Directors for the national baton twirling organization, USTA. She is thrilled to be performing at Cirque Des Voix.
At a Glance
Key Facts
- She began baton twirling at 3 years old.
- She competed as a member of Team USA for 19 years before retiring from competition in late 2016.
- She won 16 world championship titles and several silver and bronze medals.
- She performed with Cirque Du Soleil's Volta in more than 550 shows for over a million people until February 2019.
- She teaches baton twirling worldwide, including students in South Florida and on Zoom.
- She sits on the Board of Directors for USTA, the national baton twirling organization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jennifer Marcus?
Jennifer Marcus is a professional baton twirler and world champion from Miami, Florida, specializing in baton twirling, prop manipulation, and fire twirling.
What did Jennifer Marcus achieve competitively?
She competed for Team USA for 19 years and won 16 world championship titles along with several silver and bronze medals before retiring from competition in late 2016.
Did Jennifer Marcus perform with Cirque du Soleil?
Yes, shortly after retiring from competition she joined Cirque Du Soleil's Volta show, performing in more than 550 shows for over a million people until February 2019.
What does Jennifer Marcus do now?
She performs at venues throughout South Florida, teaches baton twirling worldwide including via Zoom, and volunteers on the Board of Directors for USTA, the national baton twirling organization.
