About Elevate academy

Co-Head Coach

BTF Trained

Growing up as a competitive baton twirler in Airdrie, Miss Brooke has proudly represented Canada at various international competitions and world championships. Notably, she brought home a bronze medal for Team Canada at the 2022 World Championships in Italy, competing alongside her pair partner (and fellow coach!) Miss Emily. Additionally, Miss Brooke has been inducted into the City of Airdrie's wall of elite athletes! With 5 years of experience as both a baton twirling coach and a dance instructor at Elements Dance Co., she is well-versed in competitive baton twirling. As an Acrobatic Arts trained instructor, Miss Brooke has earned her preschool, module 1, and module 2 certifications, along with Baton Arts Module 1. 

Contact: brookedmauro@gmail.com

Co-Head Coach

BTF Trained

Miss Emily brings a wealth of coaching and competitive experience in the world of baton twirling. She has competed at various levels, including provincial, national, and international competitions. One of her career highlights as an athlete was winning a bronze medal at the World Championships in Turin, Italy, alongside Miss Brooke. As one of the dedicated baton twirling coaches, she has had the privilege of training athletes from the pre-competitive stage all the way to world-level competitors. Outside of her passion for competitive baton twirling, she is also pursuing a degree in psychology from the University of Calgary. 

Contact: lewallemily@gmail.com

Coach 

BTF Trained 

Miss Paige began her journey in competitive baton twirling at the young age of 7. Inspired by her sister's captivating performances, she decided to join the next year. Now, with a decade of experience in baton twirling, Miss Paige has competed at both national and international levels. Her impressive accomplishments include earning a bronze medal in Twirl Corps at the 2023 Nations Cup, a bronze medal in Artistic Team at the 2025 Nations Cup, and securing 6th place in 3-Baton at the same event. For about 4 years, she has been one of the dedicated baton twirling coaches, taking great joy in watching her students improve and grow throughout the baton season. Miss Paige loves baton twirling because there's always room for growth and new challenges, ensuring that she and her students can continuously strive for improvement. 

Contact: paigejennettaboyd@icloud.com

Summer Coach

BTF Trained 

Miss Paige has been involved in baton twirling for over 12 years, competing at provincial, national, and international levels. Her impressive achievements in competitive baton twirling include a gold medal in 3-baton and a bronze in 2-baton at the International Cup, along with top-10 placements at the Nations Cup in elite 2- and 3-baton, artistic twirl, and solo. Additionally, she earned a bronze medal in Twirl Corps and proudly represented Team Canada as the freestyle alternate at the 2022 World Championships. Currently, Miss Paige is in her third year at the University of Arizona, pursuing a degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. As the captain of the Arizona Twirl Team, she also performs with the Pride of Arizona Marching Band, gaining invaluable showmanship experience while performing for crowds of 80,000 at football and basketball games. In addition to her competitive success, she has been one of the dedicated baton twirling coaches for five years, sharing her passion and expertise with the next generation of athletes. 

Contact: paige.epp1@icloud.com

Summer Coach 

BTF Trained 

As an athlete, Miss Juliana twirled for nine years, competing in numerous national and international baton twirling competitions. As a dedicated Team Canada member for three consecutive years, her greatest achievement was earning gold at the Nations Cup in Turin, Italy. Miss Juliana is a BTF trained coach and a certified Acrobatic Arts assistant coach, specializing in competitive baton twirling. As a coach, she aspires to influence and encourage twirlers to grow with confidence and passion both on and off the competition floor. She is currently pursuing a degree in Anthropology at the University of Victoria. 

Contact: juliana.barbo48@gmail.com

Chair 

Kandis volunteers with Elite Airdrie Baton because she believes in building a supportive and inspiring environment for our athletes involved in baton twirling. Baton twirling has given so many young people confidence, friendships, and incredible opportunities, and she wants to help ensure that continues. Being part of this club means she gets to give back to a community that lifts each other up, celebrates growth, and encourages every athlete to find joy in what they do. It’s an honour to play even a small role in the success and experiences of these athletes and their families, especially with the guidance of dedicated baton twirling coaches. Competitive baton twirling is more than just a sport; it’s a way to foster lifelong memories and connections. Contact: eliteairdriebaton@gmail.com