GUARD CLOSET EDUCATION
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Lessons you can take to rehearsal.Technique, show design, and real advice from people doing the work.
VIDEO WORKSHOPS
So You Run a Program
Practical conversations for directors and staff, with full workshops and articles.
ON A WATER BREAK
Technique, Tips & Conversations
Episodes, 60-Second Tech Blocks, and education from the OAWB community.
LATEST EPISODE
October 17, 2026
Marching Band Kicked Out of Football Game?! | Grimsley, Blessed Sac 90 & Tech Block | S4EP41
The latest On A Water Break episode, featuring marching arts news, conversation, and the weekly Tech Block.
Latest Articles
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Oct 5, 2026
Color Guard Tech That Works: Count Sheets, Color Tape & Toss Technique
Cynthia Bernard shares practical color guard teaching tips for count sheets, tempo, equipment tape, hand placement, and rifle vs. saber toss techni...
Feb 9, 2026
Quick Sips: The Harloffs' New Chapter and Broward County Advocacy
Catch three Quick Sips featuring Matt and Susie Harloff's new chapter and the advocacy efforts for Broward County color guards like Stoneman Dougla...
Feb 9, 2026
Bonus Episode: Latrice Royale — From the Competition Floor to the Main Stage
RuPaul's Drag Race icon Latrice Royale joins OAWB to discuss her color guard roots with Alliance of Miami, WGI memories, and how guard shaped her d...
Design Closet Education
Design meets education.
Go further with Dalton V. Stout, our Design Closet Manager, and his beginner-friendly resources for performers and instructors.
Design Closet Manager · Choreographer · Educator
Dalton V. Stout
Dalton is a performer, choreographer, educator and design strategist whose approach emphasizes musical phrasing, intentional movement and clear instruction. A University of Nebraska–Lincoln music education graduate, he has performed with The Cavaliers and Onyx Independent World. He works with programs to translate creative ideas into teachable, practical performance.
Beginner Courses
Self-paced dance, flag, rifle and saber lessons, with a four-week rehearsal plan and practice journal.
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More Techniques & Training
COLOR GUARD TECHNIQUE
Cynthia Bernard
Explore Cynthia's OAWB Tech Block lessons. A separate technique series is in development.
- 60-Second Tech Block
- More lessons as published
PERFORMER WELLNESS
Spin Strong
Training, strength and recovery resources for color guard performers from Devon Kugler.
- Spin Your Strongest survival guide
- Performer wellness resources