Nothing could get in the way of the Rich River Calisthenics Club’s annual concert after floods forced coaches to switch venues from Echuca Paramount to Kyabram Plaza Theatre.
The club has recently celebrated a whopping 41 years of calisthenics in Echuca.
On November 13, both children and adults performed at Kyabram after working hard all year on solo and team items.
“It was looking impossible for a while but luckily we’re here,” calisthenics coach Julie Johnson said.
“It’s a big deal getting up here and doing your thing on stage.
“They’ve done a really beautiful job and placed well in competitions.”
Coach and founder Sue Wegmann said Rich River Calisthenics Club has had a very successful year.
The club has participated in several competitions this year from tinies (five to seven years of age) upwards throughout Victoria including Mildura, Swan Hill, Shepparton and Bendigo.
“Different items promote different skills,” Ms Wegmann said.
“I just love the creativity and watching the growth of the girls over the year.
“We cater for all abilities in our teams.”
Ms Wegmann said calisthenics allowed girls who are good at singing to sing, as well as girls who are good at ballet to dance.
“We cater to everything from flexibility, grace, and showmanship,” Ms Wegmann said.
“It’s very much teamwork.
“I love being with the families. They’re adults now but they did it with me as children.”
The concert featured many choreographed items to music, including rods, marching, aesthetics, song, clubs and freearm.
“It gives them a lot of confidence throughout their lives,” Ms Johnson said.
“Everyone finds what they’re looking for.”