To Centre Stage

To Centre Stage

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 Calisthenics, to taking the makeup off and sharing real, vulnerable moments, get ready to leap into everything calisthenics — and life beyond the stage.

Episodes

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Alannah Van Dijk - Facing Injury, The Love of Performing and Saying Yes to Experiences!

    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' and how the iconic “Alannah Move” became so well known within the calisthenics community. Alannah reflects on her 2025 season and how, despite injury setbacks, she remains determined to keep pursuing her calisthenics and dance goals in 2026. This podcast is hosted by Calisthenics Victoria's Emily Cox and produced by Elle Palmer. This podcast is sponsored by Shine Trimmings & Fabrics, Australia's leading supplier of fabrics, trimmings, lace & crystals to the dance and fashion industry - ⁠https://shinetrimmingsfabrics.com.au⁠ Follow us on socials! Instagram - ⁠www.instagram.com/calisthenicsvictoria/⁠Facebook - ⁠www.facebook.com/calisthenicsvictoria/⁠TikTok - ⁠www.tiktok.com/@calisthenicsvictoria_⁠Website - ⁠www.calisthenics.asn.au⁠ Make sure to follow, like, comment and share this podcast for more To Centre Stage!

    40 min

  2. 6 MAR

    Dr. Gaylene McKay - Performer Health, Life as a Physio and Injury Prevention

    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 performance, injury management and recovery. She has also worked closely with netball athletes across various levels of competition. Gaylene’s passion for calisthenics began early as a performer herself, and later continued when her children became involved in the sport, giving her a unique perspective as both an athlete and a parent.In this episode, we dive into all things calisthenics injuries, recovery and prevention. Gaylene takes us through what a proper calisthenics warm up should look like and why speaking up when you experience pain is crucial in preventing further injury. Gaylene speaks about her time as a young athlete, and how an ankle injury sparked her interest in becoming a physiotherapist. This podcast is hosted by Calisthenics Victoria's Emily Cox and produced by Elle Palmer. This podcast is sponsored by Shine Trimmings & Fabrics, Australia's leading supplier of fabrics, trimmings, lace & crystals to the dance and fashion industry - ⁠https://shinetrimmingsfabrics.com.au⁠ Follow us on socials! Instagram - ⁠www.instagram.com/calisthenicsvictoria/⁠Facebook - ⁠www.facebook.com/calisthenicsvictoria/⁠TikTok - ⁠www.tiktok.com/@calisthenicsvictoria_⁠Website - ⁠www.calisthenics.asn.au⁠Make sure to follow, like, comment and share this podcast for more To Centre Stage!

    38 min

  3. 20 FEB

    Karina Doig - Couture Costume, Gaining Confidence and Doing What You Love!

    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 emerging performers shouldn’t get caught up in the small stuff.This podcast is hosted by Calisthenics Victoria's Emily Cox and produced by Elle Palmer. This podcast is sponsored by Shine Trimmings & Fabrics, Australia's leading supplier of fabrics, trimmings, lace & crystals to the dance and fashion industry - ⁠https://shinetrimmingsfabrics.com.au⁠ Follow us on socials! Instagram - ⁠www.instagram.com/calisthenicsvictoria/⁠Facebook - ⁠www.facebook.com/calisthenicsvictoria/⁠TikTok - ⁠www.tiktok.com/@calisthenicsvictoria_⁠Website - ⁠www.calisthenics.asn.au⁠Make sure to follow, like, comment and share this podcast for more To Centre Stage!

    52 min

  4. 6 FEB

    Kristen Skinner - CaliFit, Getting Involved and Calisthenics Wisdom!

    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 just as powerful. We also dive into her extensive adjudication career and her passion for always giving things a go.This podcast is hosted by Calisthenics Victoria's Emily Cox and produced by Elle Palmer. This podcast is sponsored by Shine Trimmings & Fabrics, Australia's leading supplier of fabrics, trimmings, lace & crystals to the dance and fashion industry - ⁠https://shinetrimmingsfabrics.com.au⁠ Follow us on socials! Instagram - ⁠www.instagram.com/calisthenicsvictoria/⁠Facebook - ⁠www.facebook.com/calisthenicsvictoria/⁠TikTok - ⁠www.tiktok.com/@calisthenicsvictoria_⁠Website - ⁠www.calisthenics.asn.au⁠Make sure to follow, like, comment and share this podcast for more To Centre Stage!

    58 min

  5. 23 JAN

    Julie Fox - Calisthenics Leading Lady!

    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 her journey through the sport, sharing both the highs and lows, including her success winning the Royal South Street Graceful Girl and her transition into adjudicating and examining performers across Australia. Julie also opens up about the life lessons, discipline and skills calisthenics has given her and how the sport has supported her to stay active, motivated and connected throughout a busy professional career. This podcast is hosted by Calisthenics Victoria's Emily Cox and produced by Elle Palmer.   This podcast is sponsored by Shine Trimmings & Fabrics, Australia's leading supplier of fabrics, trimmings, lace & crystals to the dance and fashion industry - https://shinetrimmingsfabrics.com.au   Follow us on socials! Instagram - www.instagram.com/calisthenicsvictoria/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/calisthenicsvictoria/ TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@calisthenicsvictoria_ Website - www.calisthenics.asn.au Make sure to follow, like, comment and share this podcast for more To Centre Stage!

    56 min

  6. 9 JAN

    Elizabeth Brande - Life as CaliVic Chair of the Board!

    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 progression of our fantastic sport and how she hopes to make Calisthenics a more inviting place for people to enjoy. This podcast is hosted by Calisthenics Victoria's Emily Cox and produced by Elle Palmer. This podcast is sponsored by Shine Trimmings & Fabrics, Australia's leading supplier of fabrics, trimmings, lace & crystals to the dance and fashion industry - https://shinetrimmingsfabrics.com.au Follow us on socials! Instagram - www.instagram.com/calisthenicsvictoria/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/calisthenicsvictoria/ TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@calisthenicsvictoria_ Website - www.calisthenics.asn.au Make sure to follow, like, comment and share this podcast for more To Centre Stage!

    38 min

  7. 26/12/2025

    Nick Armstrong - Being Yourself, Radiating Positivity and Going for It!

    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 Calisthenics have enabled him to unapologetically be himself. We discuss Nick's love of MCing, Billie Eilish and the positivity he radiates side-stage. This podcast is hosted by Calisthenics Victoria's Emily Cox and produced by Elle Palmer.To Centre Stage is sponsored by Shine Trimmings & Fabrics, Australia's leading supplier of fabrics, trimmings, lace & crystals to the dance and fashion industry - https://shinetrimmingsfabrics.com.auFollow us on socials!Instagram - www.instagram.com/calisthenicsvictoria/Facebook - www.facebook.com/calisthenicsvictoria/ TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@calisthenicsvictoria_Website - www.calisthenics.asn.auMake sure to follow, like, comment and share this podcast for more To Centre Stage!

    36 min

  8. 12/12/2025

    Barbara Nickless - Giving Back, Staying Healthy and Celebrating 72 Years

    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 performer, examiner, adjudicator and now volunteer MC. We discuss Barbara's experiences in each of her roles in Calisthenics and what drives her to keep being apart of the sport we all love. We discuss Barb's emphasis on giving back to the community and her life outside of the sport. This podcast is hosted by Calisthenics Victoria's Emily Cox and produced by Elle Palmer. This podcast is sponsored by Shine Trimmings & Fabrics, Australia's leading supplier of fabrics, trimmings, lace & crystals to the dance and fashion industry - https://shinetrimmingsfabrics.com.au Follow us on socials! Instagram - www.instagram.com/calisthenicsvictoria/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/calisthenicsvictoria/ TikTok- www.tiktok.com/@calisthenicsvictoria_ Website- www.calisthenics.asn.au Make sure to follow, like, comment and share this podcast for more To Centre Stage!

    38 min

  9. 28/11/2025

    Brooke Brown - Starting ACTC, Negative Noise and Believing in Yourself

    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 social media and the negative impact it can have on sport. Finally, we ask Brooke all things Mother Nature coming to Melbourne this December! This podcast is hosted by Calisthenics Victoria's Emily Cox and produced by Elle Palmer. This podcast is sponsored by Shine Trimmings & Fabrics, Australia's leading supplier of fabrics, trimmings, lace & crystals to the dance and fashion industry - https://shinetrimmingsfabrics.com.au Purchase tickets to ACTC's Mother Nature this December - https://www.auscalisthenicstheatre.co... Make sure to follow, like, comment and share this podcast for more To Centre Stage!

    50 min

  10. 21/11/2025

    Millie Stutterd-Walsh - ACTC, Performance Face and Having Fun!

    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's role in the Australian Calisthenics Theatre Company's upcoming performance of 'Mother Nature' and insight into what the preparation looks like in the lead up to December. This podcast is hosted by Emily Cox and produced by Elle Palmer. This podcast is sponsored by Shine Trimmings & Fabrics, Australia's leading supplier of fabrics, trimmings, lace & crystals to the dance and fashion industry - https://shinetrimmingsfabrics.com.au Watch Millie in ACTC's Mother Nature this December - https://www.auscalisthenicstheatre.company/ Make sure to follow, like, comment and share this podcast for more To Centre Stage!

    40 min

  11. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Welcome to Centre Stage!

    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 Calisthenics, to taking the makeup off and sharing real, vulnerable moments, get ready to leap into everything calisthenics — and life beyond the stage.

    16 sec

Trailer

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About

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 Calisthenics, to taking the makeup off and sharing real, vulnerable moments, get ready to leap into everything calisthenics — and life beyond the stage.

Information

  • Creator
    To Centre Stage
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © To Centre Stage
  • Show Website
    To Centre Stage

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