The Rosemore Coaching Team

Dionne Benson

Co-Principal Coach (Level 1)

Dionne joins the Rosemore coaching team as Principal Coach with an extensive performing and coaching background. Dionne's love of calisthenics commenced in Western Australia as a young member of Applecross Calisthenics Club, continuing through to seniors level. 

After competing in many Western Australia state teams, she commenced her coaching career leading to coaching numerous successful WA and QLD state teams from sub-juniors through to intermediates.  

After moving to Queensland some years ago, she was shocked by the lack of calisthenincs clubs in Brisbane, leading her to coach at Gold Coast Calisthenics Club, and eventually at Suncoast Calisthenics club. 

More recently, Dionne has focussed on solo, duo and graceful's as a freelance coach.  Among many others, Dionne has successfully guided many of our Rosemore pupils to success in both state and national championship competitions and continues as a highly experienced and coveted coach and primary school teacher.

We officially warmly welcome Dionne to our Rosemore family and are excited that she has chosen to help keep our Rosemore family team and spirit alive!

 Laura has been involved in calisthenics since she was 5 years old; attending her cousin's 'Bring  A Friend' day in Melbourne, she was immediately hooked and has never looked back. Laura has competed at Championship level in Victoria with both Robynmore Calisthenics and St Marks Calisthenics, and has twice represented Victoria competing as a member of their State Team.

Laura's coaching experience began as an assistant coach at the age of 18, while also completing her studies in Genetics and Microbiology. Starting an exciting new career in science came with a move from Melbourne to Brisbane. Since arriving in Brisbane, Laura has continued to develop and refine her coaching skills,  and has succcessfully coached both teams and solos at State and National Levels.

Laura is a valued member of the Rosemore coaching team and continues her coaching legacy in the Rosemore coaching team in 2025, together with a challanging Queensland State Team assistant coaching position for Juniors in 2025! 

Laura Singleton

Co-Principal Coach (Level 1)

Caitlin Gates

Level 1 Coach

 Caitlin commenced calisthenics in South Australia at the age of 7 at Del Sante Gardens Calisthenics Club.  Moving to Queensland some years later with her family she continued her calisthenics journey with Helensvale Calisthenics Dance Academy for five years, representing Queensland as a member of the State Team in 2016.  Cailtin began coaching as a class helper and cadet at Rosemore Calisthenics Dance College; she remains an enthusiastic performer and is currently teaching Tinies and Subbies sections.

As well as successfully completing all ACF core pupil skills exams, Caitlin continues to compete in Queensland solo, duo and graceful competitions. Caitlin has been head coach of the younger Rosemore teams & many SDGs over the past 6 years.

Caitlin is a valued member of the coaching team at Rosemore and continues her legacy in the Rosemore coaching team in 2025.

Jodie begun calisthenics at the tender age of 3 in regional Victoria at North East Border Calisthenics Club which later became Wodonga Calisthenics Academy.  After a move to Melbourne for university, Jodie continued calisthenics, before taking a break to focus on being a mum. Throughout her time in Victoria, she competed in many team competitions including Calisthenics Victoria State competitions and Ballarat competitions. At 14 she completed her cadetship course and commenced cadet coaching.

A move to Brisbane in 2017 and a search for a club for her daughter Zahlia, reignighted Jodie's passion for calisthenics.  Jodie joined the Rosemore Calisthenics Masters team and completed the level 1 coaching course in 2018.  Jodie commenced coaching with Rosemore in 2019, focusing on teams and SDGs.

Jodie stepped away from coaching through 2023 and 2024 to focus on her career in child and youth mental health, however returns as a veteran to the Rosemore coaching team in 2025 and we warmly welcome her back. 

Jodie McVean

Level 1 Coach

Mel Botha

Level 1 Coach 

Melanie has been involved in calisthenics since the age of three, performing across every age group and proudly representing Queensland as a member of the QLD State Team. She completed her cadetship at Helensvale Calisthenics Club where she developed a strong foundation in coaching and club culture. Melanie was also fortunate to be part of two other Queensland clubs, broadening her experience across the state.

After taking time away from the sport to enjoy motherhood and being blessed with three boys, calisthenics remains her special "girl time" and a space she truly values. Melanie became a Level 1 coach in 2017 and has since coached across most age groups, bringing experience, dedication and care to every team she works with.