Why should I/my daughter do physie?
Physie is a great way to keep fit! The variety offered in lessons keeps the girls interested and enthusiastic all year long – combining ballet, jazz and exercise routines all in one. Physie is fantastic for posture and grace – a physie girl will stand tall with confidence! Most of all, physie classes are fun!
When can I start?
The beginning of the year – February – is the ideal time to start classes, as all routines are starting afresh. Even the girls that have done physie for years will be learning brand new moves! New members are of course welcome any time throughout the physie year.
How old does my daughter need to be to join physie?
We teach girls turning 4 years in 2012. Our 4 year class includes lots of dancing wiggles, ballerinas, and nursery rhyme style movement! Basic physie techniques are started including posture, pointed feet and positions. Our 4 year class is high energy and super fun! From 5 years, the BJP physie syllabus is introduced and there is a greater focus on positions and technique – of course classes are still energetic and lots of fun!
Do we attend once or twice a week?
That is up to you! We have a mixture across all ages. Of course if you attend twice a week it is easier to pick up choreography and develop your physie, however its not essential. All the routines are walked through each lesson so girls that attend once are not disadvantaged. We find lots of girls start classes once a week, and end up coming twice as they love it so much!
Do I need to pay upfront?
What do I wear?
All classes are bare feet. We encourage juniors – 4 years to 12 years – to wear a leotard, swimmers, or similar. This way teachers can ensure correct posture techniques are being used. We have optional club class leotards for sale in all children’s sizes. Hair is to be tied back neatly please. Girls 13 years – ladies wear leggings and a singlet. Bring along a drink bottle and a smile and you are ready for physie!
May I watch my daughters class?
Of course! We believe parents should be able to enjoy seeing their child’s progression. Parents are able to sit at the back of the hall, and of course noise must be kept to a minimum to allow for optimum learning.
Are performances compulsory?
Performances are optional, however, to get the full physie experience, we encourage all members to take part. There are individual and team performance opportunities available from 5 years to ladies. Whether you are a beginner or experienced physie girl, performances are lots of fun and improve confidence, sense of team spirit and comaraderie. Performance opportunities are not overbearing – there are just four or five local events for each girl across the entire year – we find this is a great number and allows the girls to improve and shine each time.
What do you wear for performances?
You only need one BJP leotard for the entire year to take part, and at around $50, physie is the cheapest dance sport around! The young competitiors have grooming rules in place, and their appearance is kept pretty and age appropriate, with no fake tan or heavy eye make up.
More questions?
Feel free to contact Alison on 0417 265 106 or email Alison
We look forward to welcoming you to Mermaid Beach Physical Culture.