Solos
and Duos

Calisthenics
is predominantly a team sport, however, pupils can compete
individually as soloists or in a Calisthenic Duo. Solo
competitions are divided into two categories:
1. Graceful Girl
2. Best Type Solo
In the Graceful Girl Section, pupils present a combination of
aesthetic and rhythmic movements. Graceful Girl Competitions are
held in March and April of each year.
The Calisthenic Solo / Duo Section requires pupils to present a
greater diversity in their routine. They need to display elements
of free exercise, aesthetic, dance and flexibility. Solo & Duo
Competitions are held throughout November.
Ridgehaven has
had many placegetters and Winners in these Competitions over the
years.
The Graceful
Girl Competition has a long history and is considered to be more
traditional. To win or even place in a Championship Final is a
very prestigious achievement.
Below is a
list of Ridgehaven girls who have won Graceful Girl (this does not
include girls that won in a Non-Champ Final)
|
Year
|
Name
|
Section
|
Competition
|
Coach |
|
1979
|
Arleen
Draper |
Seniors |
CASA
|
|
|
1980
|
Arleen
Draper |
Seniors |
Royal
South Street, Ballarat |
|
|
1982
|
Donna
Harris |
Intermediates |
ASC |
|
|
1984
|
Sonia
Narancic |
Intermediates |
CASA |
|
|
1984
|
Belinda
Clark |
Seniors |
CASA
|
|
|
1989
|
Natalie
Laing |
Intermediates |
National Competitions
|
Barb
Prizrenac |
|
1990
|
Natasha
Savic |
Juniors |
CASA |
Barb
Prizrenac |
|
1991
|
Lee
O'Brien |
Sub-Juniors |
CASA |
Arleen
Mount |
|
1993
|
Carmel
Siciliano |
Juniors |
CASA |
Arleen
Mount |
|
1993
|
Natasha
Savic |
Intermediates |
CASA |
Barb
Prizrenac |
|
1994
|
Rebecca
MacDonald |
Intermediates |
CASA |
Arleen
Mount |
|
1994
|
Kim
O'Brien |
Juniors |
National
Competitions |
Arleen
Mount |
|
1996 |
Natasha
Savic |
Seniors |
CASA |
Barb
Prizrenac |
|
1997
|
Adele
Tipping |
Sub-Juniors |
CASA |
Arleen
Mount |
|
1997
|
Kim
O'Brien |
Intermediates
|
National Competitions
|
Arleen
Mount |
|
1997 |
Natasha
Savic |
Seniors |
CASA |
Barb
Prizrenac |
|
2003
|
Ashley
Mitrovic |
Juniors |
CASA |
Arleen
Mount |
|
2005
|
Anita
Cialini |
Seniors |
CASA |
Rebecca
Williams |
|
|
|
|
|
|
If you are
interested in your daughter doing a Solo or Duo, please speak to
your Team Coach. Many of our coaches are talented Solo and Duo
Coaches and are willing to take on more girls.
As of the 1st
of January 2009, Calisthenics Skills requirements will be
introduced for all Solos & Duos in South Australia. Please see the
Exam Classes Page for further information.