• Founder of Innovation

• Calisthenics career spanning 39 years with my coaching career commencing in 1995

• Coach 2008 Intermediate National Team

• Coach of winning State Soloists and Duos, and National placegetters

• Senior Championship level coach for 16 years

• Accredited Level 2 Maintenance Adjudicator

• Trained in ballet, rhythmic gymnastics, tap, as well as competitive jazz and contemporary dance

As a qualified Clinical Psychologist, I have been an invited speaker on Sports Psychology at both the National and State Coaching Conferences, as well provide education on psychology based topics to the Adjudicators both in SA and Interstate. I have a passion for Calisthenics. I love both the creative process of choreography, as well as the structure and focus of coaching fundamental calisthenic skills. As Principal Coach of Innovation Calisthenics, I look forward to both mentoring new coaches as well as developing the skills of all participants, regardless of experience at Innovation

• Innovation Masters Team coach from 2013 through to 2025

• Life member of Innovation Calisthenics Club

• Coach of the Innovation Masters team at the Pan Pac Masters games in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2022 and most recently in 2024 - winning gold in all 5 sections competed.

• 5 time winner with partner Sue Horwood of the over 45 / over 58 duo competition at Pan Pac Masters games

• Winner of the inaugural Pan Pac Masters Graceful over 58 section in 2024

• Winner CASA Intermediate Graceful title 1976 and CASA Masters Graceful in 2018

• Have coached teams at all age levels and also solo, duo and graceful competitors to champ level.

• Represented SA in 5 Ballarat state teams

• Competitor in all age categories for almost 50 years

• Former aerobics instructor for 20 years

• Enjoys doing Pilates and Yoga

• Calisthenics competitor for 22 years 

• Accredited Level 1 coach since 2016

• Assistant Coach and Co-Coach of Innovation Junior 2 aggregates in 2019 and 2023

• Calisthenics Skills Bronze Medallist

• Represented South Australia in 10 National Teams

• Winner of 2011 National Intermediate Duo with her sister, Emma

• Represented South Australia 5 times in the National Graceful Competition 

• CASA Senior Duo winner 2024

• Current member of Innovation Senior Championship Team

• Has been doing calisthenics for 16 years

• Competed in Gracefuls and Solos since the age of 4

• Member of 2016 & 2019 National Teams and the 2015 Darwin Development Team

• Level 1 Coach since 2024

• Completed Year 12 in 2024 and hoping to get into paediatric oncology

• Current member of the Innovation Senior Championship Team

• Involved with calisthenics for 27 years

• Team coach for 13 years coaching Tinies through to Intermediates

• Numerous graceful, solo and duo place getters in all age groups

• Has completed all skill levels up to and including Grade 4

• Coached pupils through the skills program up until Grade 3

• Coach of 2014 CASA Junior Darwin Development Team

• Assistant Coach of 2012 and 2013 CASA Junior Darwin Development Teams

• Represented the state in 6 State/National Teams

• Mentored new coaches starting their journey into coaching

• Currently studying a Bachelor of Nursing

• Calisthenics competitor for over 20 years, with 7 years at Senior Championship level including competing in Ballarat in Royal South Street Competitions

• Assistant Coach 2008 Intermediate National Team

• Assistant Coach Senior Championship Team 2006/2007

• Accredited Level 1 Coach since 2006

• Coach of Championship Graceful & Solo placegetters

• Represented South Australia in 3 Ballarat State Teams

• Member of 1999 Australian Drill Dance Team tour of USA

• Studied Bachelor of Dance

• Costume designer & seamstress

• Started calisthenics at age 5

• Competed for 11 years from Sub-Juniors to Seniors, including representing SA in a State team in 1996

• Have two daughters who are currently members of Innovation

• Bachelor of Education R-7

• Masters of Education (Cognitive psychology and Educational practice)

• Primary school teacher currently teaching Receptions

• Started calisthenics in 1991 at Port Augusta Calisthenics Club

• Competed in two Pan Pacific Masters Games for All Class Masters 

• Accredited level 1 coach since 2017

• Co-Coach of the winning Innovation Intermediate Team in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2023 (including RSSS Ballarat) and Assistant Coach of the winning Innovation Senior Team in 2017, 2018

• Team coach since 1996 of Sub-Junior, Junior, Intermediate age groups at Championship level

• Coach of many winning State Soloists and Duos, and National placegetters

• Coach of Sub-Junior and Junior SA National Teams (2004, 2005, 2007). Assistant Coach Senior National Team 2014

• Calisthenics Examiner since 2004 qualified to Grade 4

• Accredited Adjudicator

Danae has a long history involved in Calisthenics both as a competitor and coach. She has studied ballet, jazz, contemporary and general gymnastics. She has also trained many students to achieve their Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals

• Competed in calisthenics for over 37 years

• Represented SA in 9 State and National teams 

• Achieved Calisthenics Skills Silver Medal 

• Coached all age groups since 1995, including Graceful Girls

• Coached the 2006 SA Senior Ballarat team

• Trained in classical and jazz ballet, tap, funk, hip hop, Latin American and Ballroom Dancing -

• Danced in the SA Precision Team at the 2000 Edinburgh Military Tattoo

• Been involved in calisthenics for over 40 years (30 years as a competitor)

• Commenced coaching in 1999

• SA State Team Representative

• Masters State and Pan Pacific Games Competitor

• Life Member at Lewayne, Sefton and Largs North Calisthenics Clubs

• Coach of Graceful and Calisthenic Soloists

• Commenced Calisthenics at aged 4 as a Sub-Junior

• SA State Team Representative in Juniors and Inters

• 1997 & 1998 CASA Promotion Team member,
  2015-2018 AC Masters State and Pan Pacific Games Competitor

• Commenced Coaching in 2001

• Coached many championship aggregates

• Favourite item to coach - CLUBS definitely!!
  Loves working one-on-one with kids to improve clubs technique.

• Calisthenics Skills Bronze and Silver Medallist

• Represented South Australia in 8 National Teams

• Winner of 2015 National Intermediate Solo

• 3rd place CASA Senior Championship Graceful solo 2015

• 3rd place CASA Senior Championship Solo 2016

• Assistant Coach of Innovation Sub-Junior 2 2016

• Competitor in Calisthenics for over 15 years, accredited Level 1 Coach since 2016

• Co-Coach Sub-Junior National Team 2022 & 2023, aggregate winners in 2023

• Current member of Innovation Senior Championship team

• Been involved in calisthenics for 40 years (celebrating this milestone in 2020)

• Has 26yrs of coaching experience in all age groups

• Represented SA in State teams 4 times

• Assisted with the Darwin Development Team

• Has been competing in calisthenics for 10 years

• Competed in Gracefuls and Solos

• This year will be her 5th year coaching a competitive Tinies team

• Current member of the Innovation Senior Championship Team

• Is a primary school teacher

• Began calisthenics at the age of 7

• Trained and competed in jazz ballet, cheerleading, aerobics and rhythmic gymnastics

• Graceful and Solo coach

• Coach of Innovation Tinies (non-competitive) since 2015

• Pilates/Yoga/Barre Instructor/Personal Trainer

• Completed Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies and works as a Developmental Educator providing therapy to children through dance

• Coach of Innovation Junior Team in 2013 - 2019

• Calisthenics Skills Bronze Medallist

• CASA Senior Championship Finalist Graceful Solo 2015, 2013

• Royal South Street Ballarat Graceful Soloist 2011

• Represented South Australia in 8 State/ National Teams

• Winner CASA Senior Duo Title in 2012

• Bachelor of Education R-7/Bachelor of Arts

• Calisthenics competitor for 25 years

• Accredited Level 1 coach since 2014

• Calisthenics Skills Bronze Medallist

• Represented South Australia in 10 National Teams 

• Winner of 2011 National Intermediate Duo with my sister, Megan

• Current member of Innovation Senior Championship Team

• CASA Senior Champ Graceful placegetter in 2015 and 2018 

• CASA Senior Duo winner 2024

• Coach and Co-Coach of Innovation Junior 2 aggregates in 2019 and 2023

• Paediatric Exercise Physiologist

• Started calisthenics at the age of 3

• Has been coaching from the age of 18

• Performed in the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in 2000

• Represented South Australia in  7 State teams

• Gold Medallist

• Head Coach Senior National Team 2023

• Assistant Coach of a few Intermediate National Teams

• Has coached every age group at club level and won many State Championships

• Coach of Championship Graceful & Solo placegetters

• Is an SSO in disability work

• Began calisthenics in 1994 at Kangaroo Island Calisthenics Club

• Competed for 15 years from Sub-Juniors - Masters

• Competed in three Pan Pacific Masters Games with the Innovation Masters team

• Masters Graceful Solo competitor since 2017

• Current member of the Innovation Masters team

• Started calisthenics at age 2

• Represented SA in two winning national teams

• Level 1 accredited coach since 2022

• Has competed in graceful for 15 years in several champ and div 1 finals

• Current member of the Innovation Senior Championship team

• Studying a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

• Has been competing in calisthenics for 13 years 

• Represented SA in the 2022 Intermediate National Team 

• Competed in Gracefuls and Solos for 10 years and involved in both Champ and Div 1 finals 

• Level 1 certified coach since 2024 

• Current member of the Innovation Senior Championship team 

• Studying bachelor of speech pathology

• Started calisthenics at age 4 in Mount Gambier  

• Celebrated 15 years in 2022  and have competed in metro and regional competitions across SA and VIC  

• Completed all skills examinations up to and including Grade 4  Graceful and soloist from 2014-2021  

• Trained and competed in jazz, contemporary, ballet teamwork and solos  

• Achieved level 1 accreditation in 2023  

• Current member of the Innovation Senior Championship team  

• Studying a Bachelor of Health Science at Flinders University; aspiring paramedic

• 2025 is my 22nd year of calisthenics

• Competed in Gracefuls and Solos since 2011

• Member of the Junior/Intermediate Darwin Development teams in 2014 and 2015

• Class Assistant from the age of 10

• Level 1 certified coach since 2019

• Current member of the Innovation Senior Championship team