What is Calisthenics ????

The word calisthenics comes from the Greek words 'kallos' for beauty and 'thenos' for strength. Indeed, the components of the sport aim at achieving those physical attributes, but the sport also influences the emotional and social development of girls and boys through friendship and teamwork. Calisthenics, as we know it today, involves a team of pupils learning routines horeographed to music - each of about three to four minutes duration - and presenting those routines at competitions. Pupils learn approximately six routines concurrently throughout a year and this is where the diversity of the sport is seen. There are different levels of Calisthenics, some clubs are non-competitive, performing only at their annual concert. Other teams compete during the year at a number of competitions, performing on stage in costumes. Victoria also has a State Representative Team that competes at the Australian National champion-ships. Sport or Art? - Calisthenics can be categorised as both. As a sport it encourages physical development, coordination, self-discipline and team spirit. As an Art it develops an appreciation of music and rhythm, the beauty of line and the excitement of presenting on stage. As Calisthenics consists of a large variety of disciplines, students become very diversified in their talents. As such, they have performed at a variety of events such as the AFL Grand Final, the Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne Phoenix Cheersquad, Variety Club Children's Christmas Party, Geelong Supercats Basketball matches and most recently, the Centenary of Federation 'Our Nation on Parade'. Flex, Strength, Health and Fitness Body Beat Program Limba Calisthenics Package Re-Charge Calisthenics