Southern Stars Calisthenics

Welcome to the Southern Stars Calisthenics Dance

We offer a complete program for the young dancer.

We encourage the children to always try their best & develop a good work ethic that will serve them well with their dancing & in life. It is with great joy that we welcome each new family & thank those for their continual support. The investment in our children’s future can’t be underestimated and the blessings that come to us as a result of our commitment are priceless.

OUR CLASSES

★ Sparkles

These classes focus on the ballet and dance aspect of calisthenics. The children learn classical ballet, jazz, musical theatre, and lyrical dances, as well as marching and gymnastic exercises. It is a less formal class and is often the first step in the children’s’ dancing journey. In addition to the Concert the children have the opportunity to perform their dances at events such as christmas carols and Fetes.

★ Little Stars

Specifically for pre-schoolers, similar to our Sparkles classes it focuses on ballet, lyrical, musical theatre, and jazz, but starting at the foundation level. In addition to the Concert the children have the opportunity to perform their dances at events such as christmas carols and Fetes.

★ Novas

This is a Display team for Children 10 years and over. Beginners often start their dance journey here before moving into the more advanced competition teams

★ Ballet, Flex & Strength

This is a separate class open to all our pupils and held weekly at Robina. This class teaches the strength, flex and ballet techniques necessary for the more advanced gymnastic and dance movements. This class also includes Dance skills Examinations.

★ Shining Stars Competition Team

This team is under the age of 10 years. They learn a variety of dance routines in preparation for concerts and eisteddfods. The children benefit from strong ties to a team and camaraderie.

★ Rising Stars

These children are over the age of 10 years their dances are more complex and modern than Shining Stars. They also prepare dances for competition in eisteddfods .

★ Super Stars Competition Team

These children are over the age of 15 years and are advanced in acrobatics and dance. The routines are more innovative and include eisteddfod items.

★ Beyond Classes

Some of our children have represented our State at National Championships & worked professionally. There are also programs such as skills Exams & Future stars programs offered to the more dedicated children. We have girls training as Class Assistants and Coaching Cadets. Pupils often go onto professional dancing, teaching & coaching careers.

ABOUT US

Southern Stars offers the opportunity for everyone in the family to be involved. Our club would not function without our valuable volunteers. There are many areas that you might want to be involved with including props & sets, costume making & trimming, hair & makeup, special events preparations, execution & clean-up. Families are invited to be involved as much or as little as they are able.

Benefits from Calisthenics

• Physical. Body alignment. Co-ordination. Rhythm. Cardiovascular fitness. Flexibility. Develops large repertoire of exercise movements - dance, gymnastics & ballet skills. Toned graceful body.

• Intellectual. Discipline for alertness and instruction. Works both sides of brain. Improved Concentration span, academic performance and memory for movement sequences.

• Emotional. Pride in appearance. Self-awareness. Self-assurance. Control of emotions, Self-discipline. Self-confidence. Good self esteem.

• Social. Teamwork. Sense of belonging. Develops new relationships. Social awareness. Acting skills, mime and pretend play development.