About
Who we are
Established in November 2015 River City Cali Dance Studio is a calisthenic dance business. Lorinda Webster-Brooking and Jessica Lee have over 50 years combined of Calisthenic participation at competitive levels and 28 years of coaching in various forms.
River City Cali Dance Studio's vision is to bring Calisthenics to Brisbane, with a view to promote the dance sport & assist its growth in QLD. Our aim is to compete across all age sections & install teamwork, self-value & happiness with all our members.
Our mission is to develop our individual technique, skills & performance quality to inspire the most creative & "wow factor" routines for competition and public viewing pleasure. All while having a great time & fun experience with our River City Cali Dance Family.
River City Cali Dance Studio is a Calisthenics Dance club that combines:
- Calisthenics
- Ballet & Contemporary
- Gymnastics & Acro
- Jazz & Hip Hop
- Singing & Acting
- Theatre Work
How is our Club structured?
River City Cali Dance Studio is a registered business. This means in dance terms we are a “Privately Owned & Run” Club. Our Principal Coaches meet in a formal setting on a monthly basis to discuss and review all aspects of the Club operations. This meeting occurs off the back of monthly Coaches & Head of Team Managers monthly meeting. Team Managers are appointed to each age group at the beginning of Term 1, and these are your first port of contact for any questions or queries.
We have a voluntary fundraising & support committee, appointed annually. The committee is responsible for all fundraising and social activities.
Communication
We strongly believe in open & transparent communication. Club communications will be completed via Team App which also sends a copy of the
communication via Email.
Our socials and website are updated regularly, and we will forward any correspondence directly to you via the Team App & River City Members Facebook page.
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 children through friendship and teamwork. Calisthenics, as we know it today, involves a team of pupils learning routines choreographed to music – each of about three minutes duration – and presenting those routines at competitions or public performances.
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 have non-competitive classes, performing at their annual concerts. Other teams compete during the year at a number of competitions, performing on stage in costumes. Queensland also has a State Representative Team that competes at the Australian National Championships.
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 or public arena.