Providing fun, fitness and life long friendships.
Carwen Calisthenics was established in Frankston in 1949 and caters for all ages and abilities.
We welcome members from aged 3 to adult, value all our members and aim to give each student the opportunity to realise their full potential in a stimulating, accepting and encouraging environment.
Calisthenics is a team sport consisting of several different types of routines or disciplines. A team of participants will learn various routines, about 2–4
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minutes in duration, with the aim of performing on stage at competitions and concerts.
The different disciplines incorporate elements of dance, gymnastics, ballet, marching, apparatus technique (rods and clubs), acting and singing. Whilst primarily a team sport, there is also the opportunity to participate in solo and duo items. Pupils learn 4-7 routines concurrently throughout the year and this is where the diversity of the sport is seen.
As a sport, calisthenics improves co-ordination, mobility, ...