To Centre Stage

Welcome back To Centre Stage! In the season one finale, Emily sits down with Calisthenics Victoria CEO Jennifer McIntyre, for an in-depth and candid conversation. Together, they unpack key questions from the community, offering valuable insight into the decision-making shaping calisthenics in Victoria. From solos and CaliVic programs to online conversations and future directions,Jen and Emily disc...

Welcome back To Centre Stage! This week we’re joined by the incredibly talented Alannah Van Dijk. Alannah shares her journey through dance and calisthenics, including performing as ‘Wind’ in ACTC’s Mother Nature, her training at Transit Dance, and her successful trip to South Africa for the Commonwealth Cup of Dance. We also chat about her appearance on the TV series 'This is Calisthenics'...

Welcome back To Centre Stage! This week, we’re joined by renowned sports physiotherapist Dr Gaylene McKay, Managing Director and practising physio at Alphington Sports Medicine. With extensive experience working alongside Australian and New Zealand basketball teams, including travelling with the Australian Opals to the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, Gaylene brings elite-level insight into athlete per...

Welcome back To Centre Stage! This week, we’re joined by Karina Doig, owner of Couture Costume Dancewear and a Senior performer with Ceres Calisthenics Championship Seniors. Karina shares how she balances the demands of running a successful business while performing as a key member of Ceres’ Senior team. We also explore the advice she’d give her younger self, how to navigate challenges and why eme...

Welcome back to Centre Stage! This week, we’re joined by Kristen Skinner. Kristen has been at the forefront of many calisthenics firsts — from initiating the TV show 'This Is Calisthenics' to creating the hugely successful mature ladies program CaliFit. We chat with Kristen about her early beginnings in the sport, why it’s okay to step away, and how returning when the time is right can be...

Welcome back To Centre Stage! This week, we’re joined by the icon herself - Julie Fox, one of Australia’s most respected Calisthenics examiners, adjudicators and former performer and coach. In this must-listen episode, Julie answers the questions everyone wants to know, from her daily routine and favourite calisthenics items to what she truly looks for in an outstandingperformance. She reflects on...

Elizabeth Brande takes To Centre Stage this week! Elizabeth or Liz as many call her is the CaliVic Chair of the Board. In this special episode, Liz talks about her role on the board, the process of applying and the exciting moment she received the role. Liz speaks about her career outside of Calisthenics and how she chooses to make a positive impact in the world. We speak to liz about the progress...

Nick Armstrong takes To Centre Stage this week! Nick is a much loved volunteer for Calisthenics Victoria, well known for his fantastic MCing skills. Nick grew up surrounded by Calisthenics, beginning as a performer at Canadian Bay Calisthenics, where his mother is currently the president of the club. Nick takes us through what it was like being a young male performer and how his experiences in Cal...

Barbara Nickless takes To Centre Stage this week! Barbara or 'Barb' as many of the performers call her, is a well known volunteer in Victorian Calisthenics, earning her a spot on Calisthenics Victoria's esteemed list of life members. Inthis uplifting episode, Barbara discusses the early days of Calisthenics and how the sport has evolved over the many years she has participated as a per...

Brooke Brown takes To Centre Stage this week! Brooke is the Co-founder and Artistic Director of The Australian Calisthenics Theatre Company and owner of Ridgehaven Calisthenics in South Australia. She shares her experience of how she came up with the idea to start ACTC and how she hopes to give young performers the chance to pursue Calisthenics as a full-time career. Brooke talks to us about socia...

Welcome to the first episode of To Centre Stage! We welcome Millie Stutterd-Walsh as our first guest To Centre Stage! We discuss Millie's calisthenics beginnings, from starting early at Chadstone Calisthenics to now performing with Jeaden Calisthenics College. Millie shares her secrets to the perfect performance face and why performing in a team needs to be cherished forever. We discuss Millie...

Welcome To Centre Stage! The podcast where we put a spotlight on Australia’s incredible calisthenics performers, volunteers, coaches and community. Our mission is to celebrate not just our uniquely Australian sport, but also the triumphs and challenges faced by those within it, so listeners can connect, relate and feel inspired to step into the spotlight themselves. From the highs and lows of Cali...