Home  -  About Donna  -  Blaze DGC  -  Calisthenics  -  Events
Summer School  -  Trainer   -  Testimonials  -  Photo Gallery  -  Email

  DGC ~ CALISTHENICS

Competition Calisthenics from the age of 3yrs instilled in Donna a love of
artistic sports, theatre and dance, which then evolved into a career.

 


 


Donna was invited to create an elite team of Calisthenic dancers
to lead Olympic Journey Processions across Victoria.


 

Calisthenic Coach

Emmanuel Calisthenics Inc.
Senior Coach 1977-98 and 2002-2009
President 1997-99 and 2001-2006
For more info see: www.mycala.com/emmanuel

DGC Summer School
Dance / Gymnastics / Calisthenics
Everyone
involved is challenged & excited by a week of Team, Fun, Passion and Excellence!!
Oakleigh, annually since 1991

Guest Coach in all Sections for Action Calisthenics Inc., Canberra

over 1 'action packed' weekend!  2003, 2004 & 2007

Inaugural Calisthenic Development Officer, 1995-2000
for Calisthenics Victoria Incorporated

"Calisthenics for Boys" - creating practical methods of re-introduction
Year 7 boys in groups of 50, St James College Bentleigh, annually

Introduction to Calisthenics - 1 to 10 week blocks
Emmanuel Kindergarten
Moorabbin Heights Primary
Kew Primary, etc

Calisthenics for Orthodox Jewish Girls
A class tailor made to suit the needs of a specific Community
Elsternwick, 1999 & 2000

Specialist Coach / Choreographer / Mentor
Ongoing for various Calisthenic Clubs & Coaches across Victoria, even Australia.

National Calisthenic Champion Team, 1989
Inaugural Victorian Senior State Calisthenic Team won 
the 2nd National Calisthenic Championships - a memorable event


Designer / Facilitator

Seminars: Victorian Calisthenic Coaches, 1997 - 2010
 Fitness not Thinness
Coaching Alternatives
Formation March

Master Calisthenics - modified Calisthenics for 35+
VicHealth Funding, 1998-1999

Calisthenic Master Classes
Geelong Dance Expo 2003

Presenter: ACF National Coaches Conference, Adelaide Jan 2008
- Left! Left! Teach rhythm and timing without the Tambourine
- Rules! How to Coach creatively within the Boundaries


Donna Gabriel
Author / Instigator

Limba Calisthenics
A complete Teachers' resource for Schools: manual, flash cards, CD-Rom etc
Funding through VicHealth,  DGC wrote the submission & managed the 
program for Calisthenics Victoria.

The Calisthenics School Start
Play & Workshops, now self sufficient & still touring Vic, Primary Schools,
Funding Through VicHealth - packaged & sold Nationally
Including the writing/recording of "New Calisthenics" song, promo video, 
posters & Calisthenics rehearsal gear

Calisthenics LEAP Training Program
to archive the history of Australia's unique artistic sport & begin a museum

 


Donna Gabriel, Author 
Limba Calisthenics - a comprehensive Teaching Package for Primary Schools

 

Getting Calisthenics Out There

Calisthenic Extravaganza, Concert Hall, 2008

Skithouse, HSV7, 2003

Child Star, Cable, 2001

My Brother Jack, Samson Productions, 2000

Blonde, Crawford Productions, 2000

The Hard March, with Sally Smith,
 Fringe Fashion, Melbourne. Metro, 2000
 Bodyworks Festival of Moving Arts, Dancehouse, 1998

Dogwoman, Telemovie, 1999

Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Telemovie, 1999

The Cazaly Promotion tvc, HSV7, 1999

Victorian Calisthenic Display Team, 11th World Gymnaestrada Sweden, 1999

Victorian Netball Grand Final Half-time Entertainment, MSAC, 1999

The Olympic Journey Processions, Calisthenics Victoria led the Parade, 1997

The Eric Show, HSV7 + choreography, 1997

Australian Quality Awards - Opening, SBS 1997

AFI Awards, ABC 1997

Crown Casino Opening, 1997

S'cool Sport / Snapshot, ABC 1996

Hot Shots, Foxtel, 1996

The CVI Calisthenic Showcase, Her Majesty's, Melbourne, 1995

Royal South Street Centenary Concert, Her Majesty's Theatre, Ballarat. 1991

 


Donna Gabriel Consulting:  Dance ~ Gymnastics ~ Calisthenics

CONTACT US:  MOBILE: 0414 250 932     FAX: 61 39557 6718   EMAIL: info@donnagabriel.com.au
© Copyright 2002-2010  All Rights Reserved  Donna Gabriel Consulting.
 ABN: 39 897 178 146