By Kyle Coppola
Epic Twirl Group From Fruitland Park Shines On National Sage
EPIC Twirl, a premier twirling team from Lake County, recently showcased their incredible talent on the national stage. Six dedicated members of EPIC Twirl competed at the USTA National Twirling Championships in Fairborn, Ohio, where both the senior and junior advanced dance twirl groups secured impressive 2nd place finishes. Their success didn’t stop there—some of the twirlers then traveled to South Bend, Indiana, to participate in the NBTA National Competition, where they claimed victory in the advanced dance twirl division.
EPIC Twirlers are a proud part of Twirl Florida, an organization that unites twirling groups and athletes from across the state. Their collaborative spirit and dedication have led to remarkable achievements, including a silver medal at the World Twirling Championships in Liverpool, England, last summer. This year, the momentum continues as three corps from EPIC Twirl have qualified to compete on the world stage once again. These talented young ladies will head to Torino, Italy, in August 2025 to vie for the highest honors in baton twirling.
Each of these athletes began their journey in a beginner recreational class, proving that with dedication and expert guidance, dreams can become reality. EPIC Twirl, under the expert direction of Cheri Howard, has been nurturing twirling talent in Lake County for 35 years. Howard’s commitment to her students has helped EPIC Twirl grow into one of the leading twirling organizations in the country.
For those inspired by EPIC Twirl’s success, the organization is now enrolling students for the new twirling season. Whether your child is a beginner or looking to advance their skills, EPIC Twirl offers a range of classes designed to develop and enhance their twirling abilities. Visit epictwirl.com for more information and to sign up.
Follow EPIC Twirl on their social media platforms to stay updated on their journey to the World Championships in Italy. The future looks bright for these talented twirlers as they continue to represent Lake County on the global stage.
Kyle Coppola was born in Newton, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications from Curry College in 2016. After traveling to Florida on a family vacation, he decided he could not get enough of the warm weather and made the move from snowy Massachusetts to central Florida 8 years ago.
For the last decade Kyle has gained valuable experience in social media content creation, marketing and sales, writing, video production, sports announcing and even broadcasting for local radio stations, such as FM 102.9 in The Villages and FM 91.5 in Massachusetts. Every year he volunteers at The Villages Charter High School as a play-by-play sports announcer for the football games as well as a public address announcer for the basketball games, including the annual Battle at The Villages Tournament.
Outside the office Kyle is a husband and father to two beautiful girls along with their cat. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, travel, play golf and swim. He is also a huge sports junkie and even bigger motorsports fan and loves to attend racing events when he can.
