Instructor

Julee Stewart is from Regina, Saskatchewan and twirled with the Sundown Optimist Baton Group (SOBG) for the past 20 years. She also danced with Martin School of Dance & Baton for 12 years, training in jazz, ballet, acro, and lyrical.

Some of Julee’s accomplishments include being a multi-time Grand National Champion in Medley, Solodance, Solo, 2-Baton, and 3-Baton. Internationally, Julee is a World Silver Medalist in Freestyle (2022) and Artistic Twirl (2023), as well as a World Bronze Medalist in X-Strut (2023). She also placed 1st in Adult Elite 3-Baton (2019) at International Cup, is a two-time Congressional Cup Invitational Champion (2022 and 2023), and Twirl Mania Gold Invitational Champion (2024). 

Credentials

  • Master of Science, Biology – University of Regina

  • Bachelor of Science. Major: Biology, Minor: Indigenous Studies (Great Distinction) – University of Regina

  • CBTF Baton Twirling Foundations Certification

  • CBTF A1 Adjudication Certification

  • CBTF D1 Theory Certification

  • Team Canada member 2011, 2013 – 2019, 2022 – 2024

  • 7x Grand National Solodance Champion (CBTF)

  • 6x Grand National Medley Champion (CBTF)

  • 5x Grand National Solo Champion (CBTF)

  • 4x Grand National 2-Baton Champion (CBTF)

  • 3x Grand National 3-Baton Champion (CBTF)

  • 6x Overall Athlete of the Year (CBTF)

  • 6x Senior Female Athlete of the Year (CBTF)

  • Adult Elite 3-Baton Gold Medalist (2019 – WBTF)

  • World Silver Medalist – Senior Women’s Freestyle (2022 – WBTF)

  • World Silver Medalist – Adult Elite Artistic Twirl (2023 – IBTF)

  • World Bronze Medalist – Adult Elite X-Strut (2023 – IBTF)