About

Our Club

Majestic Calisthenics was founded in 1992, firstly as Crestwood Calisthenics College, then changing its name to Thornlie Calisthenics Club in 1993. In 2015 the name was changed to Majestic Calisthenics Inc. We are a not-for-profit club run by a committee of volunteers. Majestic is a friendly, family-oriented club.

All classes within Majestic Calisthenics are conducted by fully trained coaches accredited with the Australian Sports Foundation National Coaching Accreditation Scheme and the Calisthenics Association of WA. All coaches have a current first aid certificate and Working With Children Check.

Members attend weekly classes in preparation for several performances throughout the year, including competitions and a family concert. During these events the students will perform on a professional stage complete with theatre lighting, stage makeup and costumes.

Description of items taught:

1. Free Exercises – choreographed exercises using smart arm and footwork combined with gymnastic movements set to music. Aimed at developing strength and flexibility of the body.

2. Rod Exercises – students use an aluminium rod. The rod is manipulated while performing similar movements to those done in Free Exercises. Rod work is patterned to show artistic ability and precision. A unique aspect of Calisthenics which improves co-ordination, control and balance.

3. Club Swinging – two wooden clubs are swung in unison to the beat of the music. Intended to develop rhythm, co-ordination, control and deportment. This is also unique to Calisthenics.

4. Aesthetic Exercises – simplified ballet movements set to music. Intended to develop grace, elegance, poise and use of expression.

5. Deportment March – creation of various patterns while marching. Aimed at developing and strengthening deportment, poise and body discipline.

6. Fancy Items – only one fancy item is performed each year on a rotation basis. The items included in the rotation are: folk dance, song/s with actions, song and dance, Calisthenics spectacular, rhythmic interpretation and dance composition (intermediates and seniors only). This item is usually the “fun” item for the students.

Swan Park Theatre - Home of Calisthenics WA

WA is the only state lucky enough to have its own purpose built theatre in Midvale, a 2 year project built by volunteers and opened in 1990. 

Regular competitions and events are held here throughout the year. Majestic Calisthenics holds an annual Family Concert each year where our team members can perform the beautiful routines they have been learning and showcase their skills. The Family Concert is a wonderful opportunity for families to watch their children perform and for our youngest team members to learn about all aspects of being on stage, costuming and so on. Learn more about Swan Park Theatre