WHAT IS THE SPIN VAULT?
A COMPLETE MEDIA LIBRARY
The Spin Vault is a comprehensive video resource library of over 270 lessons split up into 7 types of “Halls.” This vault was created by Robert Jordan (ThatGuyWhoSpins) to help performers, directors, instructors and choreographers enhance their colorguard expertise, training, and programs.
What is included in The Spin Vault?
Purchasing The Spin Vault gives you unlimited access to:
Over 270 lessons across 40+ hours of content on flag, rifle, and sabre.
A library of live teaching sessions showing exactly how I teach performers various techniques.
A library of live writing sessions dedicated to breaking out of your creative shell.
A library of layered choreography and effects in various combinations and equipment.
In-App Metronome
In-App Audio Editing Lab
Count & Event Sheet Templates (downloadable)
Show Design Guides
Choreographing Guides
Rehearsal Templates (downloadable)
Individual Feedback (submit a video)
Team Feedback (submit a video)
Tutorial Requests (request a video)
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The Flag, Rifle, and Sabre Spin Halls are for foundational exercises and technique‑driven concepts for hand‑to‑hand movement.
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The Flag, Rifle, and Sabre Toss Halls are for toss‑based videos, tricks and concepts, plus tutorials on proper toss technique and placement from singles all the way up into 7’s.
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The Flag, Rifle, and Sabre Choreography Halls are for tutorials and videos on choreography.
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The Layering Hall is for layered sequences and ripples you can use to build depth into your program, including multi‑part canon, dueling parts, call‑and‑response, and more. This is a GREAT area to explore if you’re already well versed in writing choreography.
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The Instructor Hall is full of helpful resources for coaches, such as an in-app metronome and audio‑editing lab, rehearsal schedule templates, WGI adjudication manuals, design/choreography guides, and much more to help you be the best educator possible.
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The Replay Hall is full of recordings of LIVE sessions that include Q&As on various issues, extended choreography sessions, and live tutorials.
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The Feedback Hall is for direct‑help options where you can submit an unlimited amount of videos and receive comprehensive feedback from TGWS on yourself, an individual performer, a group of performers, or an entire team. You can also request tutorials for any skills not already available on TGWS Academy.
What kind of content is in each hall?
Consistent Technique
Consistent technique across your program can be hard to achieve. Use The Spin Vault as a shared training platform so every member learns the exact same technique and vocabulary.
Why do performers and instructors love TGWS Academy?
Built-In Coaching Tools
TGWS Academy equips you with count sheets, rehearsal templates, audio‑editing lab, in-app metronome, WGI adjudication materials, and so much more to make sure you have the resources necessary to succeed in your season.
Training Spot For Rookies
Tons of programs use TGWS Academy each season to help their new members catch up quickly. Instructors share the Spin & Toss Halls with their new members to help gain a deeper understanding of the fundamentals.
Always Up To Date
TGWS Academy adds new content each season, so you’re always learning the latest trends in skill, technique, and design.
Gives Direct Feedback
Submit an unlimited amount of videos for feedback & critique to make sure you, your performers, or your team are properly achieving. (Instructors, if you struggle to teach newer spinners, I highly recommend you take advantage of this option.)
Empowers Your Knowledge
TGWS Academy delivers content in a way that is easily understandable, consistently achievable, and based in real world physics, so you or your performers gain a deeper understanding of not only how to spin, but how colorguard actually works from a physical level.
What The Community Is Saying
“The comments you give back are great and my tosses feel a lot more consistent now. It’s so much easier to see exactly what I’m supposed to be doing when I know what to look for! Thank youuu”
— Alex M.
“I’ve been able to add a lot more depth to my choreography this season. I use the layering section for inspiration and I get past any writing blocks pretty quickly now.”
— Morgan L.
“I actually show up to rehearsal feeling ready now haha this has been motivating me to practice on my own before my actual practice and I feel so much more prepared.”
— Jordan S.
“Rehearsals don’t drag on and on anymore! We actually have our new kids caught up faster than ever, so rehearsals are fun when I can split my time correctly… instead of only focusing on my new kids!”