Drum majorettes came to South Africa in the 1970s, and by the early Eighties the synchronised, baton-twirling gymnastic display had taken the country by storm. But the sport’s popularity has waned ...

Last fall, when the photographer Alice Mann visited primary schools in Cape Town, South Africa, to photograph teams of drum majorettes, she was often met with astonishment. The “Drummies,” as they’re ...

A Black student started a majorette team at the predominantly white college she attends and everyone doesn’t think this is good news. On Twitter, the student, @princesslang0 shared an eight-second ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Every summer for the last 57 years, UT's campus briefly holds more batons than people. Kids of all ages come to learn from UT's majorettes at twirling camp. "It's a combination of ...

Four majorettes and two feature twirlers of Florida State University’s Marching Chiefs have taken their talents abroad, representing Team USA. The performers are competing in a series of the ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. The University majorettes may have recently won two national titles — along with ...

How the iconic sport of ‘Drummies’ has been teaching young South African women to catch life’s throws and spin them into a seamless sequenced spectacle. Eldoraigne Drum Majorettes perform during the ...

UC Davis’ first majorette team performs a combination of elements of jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance. A new group has emerged on the campus football fields and basketball courts: UC Davis’ first ...

ST. LOUIS – We have been featuring a lot of schools in time for this back-to-school season. Wednesday, we had the Mehlville Majorettes join us — and they are so excited to get back on the football ...

It always happens. Just when the world seems to be at its darkest hour, a voice in the wilderness gives confirmation of what's right in the world and what is needed to make it better. It was almost ...