Fun dance classes for girls and women from age 3 to 103 at Arana Hills, Brisbane

Physie dance classes

Love to dance?

Join one of our fun Physie classes for girls and women, and you can start at any age (no previous dance experience necessary).

What is Physie?

Physie is short for Physical Culture, a unique blend of aerobic exercises, basic ballet and modern dance all set to modern music.

Enquiries

Julie 0407 576 406 | Sharon 0409 225 729

Sign on day

Tuesday 31 January, 4:30-6.30pm at

The Hills District Community Centre, Dawson Parade, Arana Hills

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About us

What is Physie?
Our club
Our teachers
Uniform
Competitions
Code of conduct

What is Physie?

Physie is short for Physical Culture, a unique blend of aerobic exercises, basic ballet and modern dance all set to modern music. Physie dance classes help girls and women develop good posture, strength, fitness, flexibility, coordination and balance through a regular program of exercise and dance.Our choreography is age-appropriate and designed to teach the relationship of music to movement, rhythm and musical interpretation.A new dance syllabus and music is provided every year and there are annual competitions for teams and individuals towards the end of the year. You do not have to compete, but representing Everton with your friends can be a lot of fun. The friends you make at physie will be friends for a lifetime!Everton Physie is proud to be affiliated with the BJP School of Physical CultureENQUIRIES Julie 0407 576 406 | Sharon 0409 225 729

Our club

Everton Physical Culture Club has been sharing the joy of dance in northwest Brisbane for more than 20 years. We are a family club, with a focus on fitness, fun, families and friendship.The club became an incorporated association in 2009. We operate much like a sports club, with parents, carers and senior members taking on elected roles and supporting our volunteer teachers to run the club. Our objectives and rules are set out in the club constitution.We proudly wear our club colours of red and white and are well-known for our fantastic club spirit. Physie friends are friends for life! We have been lucky to be successful in both state and national competitions for both individual and team events. We hold classes in Arana Hills, Brisbane on Tuesday and Wednesday nights for girls and women aged from three years to ladies.Our aim is to provide a fun and encouraging environment to learn the many great aspects of Physie that will keep you smiling and looking forward to classes every week.EVERTON PHYSICAL CULTURE CLUB INC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2011PRESIDENT Liz KearinsTREASURER Julie WattSECRETARY Gina WealTEACHERS' REPRESENTATIVE Principal Teacher Ainsley GrantENQUIRIES Julie 0407 576 406 | Sharon 0409 225 729

Our teachers

PRINCIPAL TEACHER Ainsley Grant[5 years to open seniors classes]Ainsley started Physie as a five-year-old and is probably the best example of never giving up. She won the State Championships as a five-year-old, and it took her another 11 years of hard work to reach the same level again. Ainsley, a 'senior', was very proud to represent Everton at the National Finals held at the Sydney Opera House in 2011 her first year as both a teacher and a student. When she's not teaching Physie or dancing herself, Ainsley is a physical education and science teacher at a Brisbane secondary school.TEACHER Laura Ferguson[Ladies classes]Laura's love of Physie began in 1985 at age four. Laura came to Everton in 2004 and taught junior classes in 2006 and 2007, before travelling for her day job as a high school teacher. Laura returned to Everton in 2009 as an 'open lady'. In 2011 she placed fifth in Queensland and, together with husband Haemish, welcomed her first daughter, Montie, in March. Currently Laura is Project Leader for Online Learning with the Department of Education and Training, where she supports teachers to incorporate technology into their teaching and learning experiences for students. TEACHER Lisa Hulbert[Tiny tots class]Lisa started Physical Culture as a four-year-old at the Rochedale Club in 1986, where she continued for the next 13 years. She then became a Rochedale Club teacher for five years while competing as a 'senior'. After traveling overseas, living in Townsville for two years, and having two children, Lisa has come to Everton to teach the preschool class and take a class herself (one of her daughters will be coming to Physie).TEACHER Sharon Wolstenholme Sharon took up Physie at age seven at the Revesby Heights Physie Club in Sydney. Her love for physie has seen many friendships formed over the years. Sharon's best memory is placing fifth at the Nationals Finals as a 'second year lady'. When Sharon is not assisting others at Physie, she is kept busy with her family and business. Sharon will support Ainsley with Tuesday classes.

Uniform

Like a sports club, Physie clubs have club colours and here at Everton we proudly wear our signature red and white to club events and competitions.We sell a selection of uniform pieces, including shirts, jackets and track pants, for both dancers and supporters. Club shirts button up the front and can be worn over leotards at competitions. Uniform orders are taken once or twice each year and we have sample sizes available to help you make the right selection.Uniforms are not compulsory but we encourage everyone to wear red and white to competitions to show club spirit.COMPETITION LEOTARDSBjelke-Petersen School of Physical Culture leotards must be worn for interclub, state and national competitions. New and second-hand leotards are available to purchase.New leotards come in a range of styles and colours and are ordered from Sydney company Danz Design. Junior and senior styles are available and you get to choose the colour(s) of your leotard.Each year one of the Queensland clubs hosts a Danz Design leotard try-on day. This is a great opportunity to try different styles and colours so you can buy or order the leotard that's right for you. Orders are taken on the day or online. All leotards are delivered to the club for collection.Second-hand leotards are sold by the club and there is usually a good selection of styles, colours and sizes available at reasonable prices. Look for the leotards on display at the front desk before or after your Physie class. There are always experienced members about to help you make your selection.From age 11, girls and women may wear fishnet footless tights with their leotard. These are available from most dance shops or from Danz Design.ENQUIRIES Julie 0407 576 406 | Sharon 0409 225 729

Competitions

Competitions and performances

Competitions and performances are an optional part of Physie but we encourage all of our members to participate. It's fun to share your love of dance with friends and family and you can choose to participate in any or all events. As dancers spend the first few months learning the syllabus choreography, competitions and performances start in the latter part of the year.CONCERTOur annual concert is held in June and is our first performance of the year. Dancers get to dress up and do Physie routines to different music. Family and friends are invited to share the fun.WORKSHOPEvery July, we hold a Saturday workshop to help dancers improve their Physie. Workshop classes are longer than normal Physie classes and more intensive. We see huge improvement in dancers who attend and it helps cement the syllabus in everyone's minds. Sometimes we invite other clubs along, giving dancers the opportunity to learn from different teachers and make new friends.CHOCOLATE COMPETITIONAffectionately known as 'chocolate comp', this is the first competition most our members will participate in and is held following the workshop in July each year. By this time, dancers know most of their choreography and are ready to share what they've learned with family and friends. The event is very relaxed and informal, giving dancers a chance to experience what happens at competitions. A teacher will stand up the front to help younger members if they forget their moves. Competitors dance with other members of their age group in front of guest judges and everyone receives a certificate noting what they did well and where they can improve. There are no places given at this competition - everyone gets a chocolate! INTERCLUB COMPETITIONSOur club participates in two 'interclubs' between July and September each year. As the name suggests, interclubs are hosted by a club, which then invites other clubs to come along to compete. We usually attend one interclub within easy driving distance of Brisbane and another competition futher afield, in NSW.Competing in interclubs brings members and supporters together and there's a lot of friendly rivalry between clubs. We encourage Everton families to wear red and white to show their club spirit. Many members make a weekend of the 'away' competition, with everyone staying at the same motel or holiday park, and it's always great to catch up with friends from other clubs. Competitors dance in age group sections, sometimes further split into novice and open sections, with about 15 dancers on the floor at a time. Up to six places are presented and all competitiors take home a medal.THIS PAGE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION - MORE INFORMATION COMING SOONCHAMPION GIRL/LADY COMPETITIONSTEAM COMPETITIONSSTATE FINAL COMPETITIONSNATIONAL FINAL COMPETITIONS

Code of conduct

To keep our club successful, united, competitive, happy and fun, we would like all of our members, new and old, to abide by our code of conduct. Remember, we pride ourselves on the four Fs - fun, fitness, families and friendship. ENJOY YOUR PHYSIEMake friends with your club-mates, supporters and competitors by being your friendly self.Enjoy your physie lessons and competitions; remember, you choose to be there.Always make new members feel welcome. Remember what it was like when you just started or changed clubs. This one goes for parents as well.LET OTHERS ENJOY THEIR PHYSIETreat others as you would like to be treated. Look for the best in others. Do not criticise, even in jest.Show respect for your teachers, club-mates and supporters. If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.Be honest with yourself, but remember your opinion is just that - an opinion. Others have the right to disagree.SUPPORT YOUR CLUB AND ALL OF ITS MEMBERSBe loyal to your club and the people in it.Encourage club members and support them at competitions - show your club spirit.Remember, teams are made up of eight girls and your teacher and club-mates depend on you. Everyone needs to follow through with their commitment to practices.There is no I in TEAM and a team won't do well unless EVERYONE works hard.Cheer on all club members. Support should be equal for everyone.Support other clubs, as well as our own. Remember Physie friends are friends for life.Be a good sport - compete and be happy, regardless of the results. You can only do your best. If you enjoy yourself on the floor, the judges and audience will enjoy watching you.Use competitions to get to know girls from other clubs, be happy for others and congratulate them when they do well. Sometimes the best lessons come in defeat.ALWAYS TRY YOUR HARDESTSet goals and work to achieve them.Work hard ALL year.Attend as many classes as you can. Practice at home.Work in class like you would in competition - always push yourself to do your personal best.KEEP THINGS IN PERSPECTIVEIf you don't do as well as you hoped, it's not the end of the world.If you are disappointed, remember, results depend on the view of two judges on one specific day and performance. Tomorrow, results could change. Other judges may see it differently. NEVER be put off by one result. Next time it might be different, so keep trying!Remember Physie is just that, Physie, a sport for all to enjoy, have fun and do all of your life.A winner never quits and a quitter wins. Enquiries Julie 0407 576 406 | Sharon 0409 225 729.

Classes

Timetable

Junior, senior and ladies classes start on Tuesday 7 February and Wednesday 8 February 2012 and will run until the last week of October. Tiny tots classes start on Tuesday 21 February. All classes are held in Arana Hills.The times below are for Term 1 only. Depending on class sizes, times may vary from Term 2. Tuesday WednesdayTiny tots 4.00-4.30pm No class5-6 years 4.15-4.45pm 4.15-4.45pm 7-8 years 4.45-5.15pm 4.45-5.15pm 9-10 years 5.15-6.00pm 5.15-6.00pm11-12 years 5.15-6.00pm 6.00-6.45pm 13 years-1st year seniors 6.00-6.45pm 6.45-7.30pmOpen seniors 6.45-7.30pm 7.30-8.15pmBeginner/1st year ladies 7.30-8.15pm No class2nd year/open ladies 8.00-8.45pm No classENQUIRIES Julie 0407 576 406 | Sharon 0409 225 729

Tiny tots class

A fun introduction to Physie for three and four year olds in a 30-minute lesson once a week.Get started with the basic Physie positions and learn how to move to music. Build confidence, good posture, strength, grace and flexibility. At Everton Physie we focus on fun, fitness, families and friendship.Share your love of dance with family and friends at our annual concert and show off your moves in non-competitive dance displays with other girls at club competitions. WHEN Classes start 21 February until last week of October, term time only. Time for Term 1 only. Tiny tots: 4-4.30pm TuesdaysWHERE Arana Hills, BrisbaneWEAR Leotard or one-piece swimsuitTEACHER Lisa HulbertCOST $73 a term OR $196 for the year if paid by 22 February 2012 (+ $80 annual fee for registration and insurance)ENQUIRIES Julie 0407 576 406 | Sharon 0409 225 729

Junior classes

Join one of our fun junior classes for girls aged five to 12. You can start Physie at any age and you don't need any previous dance experience.The 5-6 years and 7-8 years classes run for 30 minutes, while our 9-12 years classes run for 45 minutes. You can choose to attend one or two classes a week.Dance to modern music in a range of styles. Build confidence, good posture, strength, grace and flexibility. At Everton Physie we focus on fun, fitness, families and friendship. Share your love of dance with family and friends at our annual concert and join in the club spirit by showing off your Physie at competitions.WHEN Classes start 7 February until last week of October, term time only. Times for Term 1 only. 5-6 years: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4.15-4.45pm 7-8 years: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5.45-5.15pm 9-10 years: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5.15-6pm 11-12 years: Tuesdays 5.15-6pm, Wednesdays 6-6.45pm WHERE Arana Hills, BrisbaneWEAR Leotard or one-piece swimsuitTEACHER Ainsley GrantCOST 5-6 years and 7-8 years (30 minute class): One lesson a week: $88 a term OR $238 for the year if paid by 22 February 2012 Two lessons a week: $132 a term OR $357 for the year if paid by 22 February 2012 (+ $80 annual fee for registration and insurance) 9-10 years and 11-12 years (45 minute class) One lesson a week: $110 a term OR $297 for the year if paid by 22 February 2012 Two lessons a week: $165 a term OR $446 for the year if paid by 22 February 2012 (+ $80 annual fee for registration and insurance)ENQUIRIES Julie 0407 576 406 | Sharon 0409 225 729

Senior classes

Join one of our fun senior classes, starting from 13 years through to senior and open senior women. You can start Physie at any age and you don't need any previous dance experience.The 13-1st year senior class and the 2nd year-open senior class run for 45 minutes. You can choose to attend one or two classes a week.Dance to modern music in a range of styles. Build confidence, good posture, strength, grace and flexibility. At Everton Physie we focus on fun, fitness, families and friendship.Share your love of dance at our annual concert and perform in individual and team competitions.WHEN Classes start 7 February until last week of October, term time only. Times for Term 1 only. 13-1st year seniors: Tuesdays 6.00-6.45pm, Wednesdays 6.45-7.30pm 2nd year-open seniors: Tuesdays 6.45-7.30pm, Wednesdays 7.30-8.15pmWHERE Arana Hills, BrisbaneWEAR Singlet/T-shirt and leggings/shortsTEACHER Ainsley GrantCOST One lesson a week: $110 a term OR $297 for the year if paid by 22 February 2012 Two lessons a week: $165 a term OR $446 for the year if paid by 22 February 2012 (+ $80 annual fee for registration and insurance)ENQUIRIES Julie 0407 576 406 | Sharon 0409 225 729
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Ladies classes

Join our relaxed ladies class for women of all ages. Physie develops good posture, strength, fitness, flexibility, coordination and balance through exercise and dance. Best of all, you don't need any previous dance experience.The ladies class is divided into 'beginner/first year ladies' and 'open ladies', with each group attending a 45-minute lesson (with a 15 minute overlap between groups) once a week. At Everton Physie we focus on fun, fitness, families and friendship. Many of our ladies have daughters at the club or have chosen Physie as a great way to keep fit in a friendly and supportive environment. There are annual competitions for teams and individuals. You don't have to compete but representing our club with your Physie friends can be a lot of fun.WHEN Classes start 7 February until last week of October, term time only. Times for Term 1 only. Beginner/first year ladies: Tuesdays 7.30-8.15pm Open ladies: Tuesdays 8-8.45pmWHERE Arana Hills, BrisbaneWEAR Singlet/T-shirt and leggings/shortsTEACHER Laura FergusonCOST $110 a term for one lesson a week OR $297 for the year if paid by 22 February 2011 (+ $80 annual fee for registration and insurance) ENQUIRIES Julie 0407 576 406 | Sharon 0409 225 729
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First class tips

Tips for your first Physie class

WHAT TO WEAR AND BRINGTiny tots and juniors (3-12 years): leotard or one-piece swimsuit. Second hand leotards are avaiilable to buy.Seniors and laides (13 years+): singlet/T-shirt and leggings/shorts. Sorry, no loose-fitting clothes as this makes it hard for the teacher to ensure correct body movement.Wear hair tied back and secured with bobby pins or a head band so we can see your face.Bring a full water bottle - Physie is thirsty work. And a reminder, no chewing gum please.WHEN TO ARRIVETo ensure you are ready for class, we recommend you arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.Introduce yourself to the class parent at the front desk in the hall foyer and sign in. You may be asked to wear a name tag to help our teachers get to know you more quickly.Dancers should spend the time before class stretching. Parents and carers this is a good time for your daughter to meet the other girls in the class and for you to meet each other. Remember to ensure girls have been to the bathroom before class.Wait in the hall foyer until the previous class has been dismissed. If it's your first class, a teacher will come and get you/your daughter at the start of classWHAT TO EXPECT IN CLASSNew students will be introduced at the beginning of class. We pride ourselves on giving all new students and their families/carers a warm welcome.Classes include stretching and learning positions as well as walking through syllabus choreography, then practising to music. Physie is taught in stages and it will generally be some months before you know all the work and can focus on improving your technique. If you've never done Physie before, there may be more experienced dancers in your class - just work at your own pace, you'll soon catch on. Parents, carers and siblings may wait in the foyer or watch the class from outside through the wall of windows at the rear of the hall. You'll be invited into the class regularly to see the dancers' progress.AFTER CLASSA class parent or club member will be available to answer any questions. If you have a question for the teacher, she may not have time to chat with you after class, so please write your name, contact telephone number and your daughter's name (if applicable) in the Communication Book at the front desk and the teacher will call you when they are free.ENQUIRIES Julie 0407 576 406 | Sharon 0409 225 729

Timetable
Tiny tots class
Junior classes
Senior classes
Ladies classes
First class tips

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It's easy to stay up-to-date at Everton. Make this website a favourite and check out the other ways to keep in touch.FACEBOOK UPDATES Follow us on Facebook for all the latest news about what's happening in the club. NEWSLETTER Members will receive a regular newsletter by email. Extra copies are available at the front desk.NOTICES When you come to class, keep an eye out for notices in the foyer and on the front desk. Sign-up sheets for various events will also be available at the front desk.CLASS REPRESENTATIVE A class representative will be appointed early in the year to coordinate messages, answer questions and keep dancers and their families informed.EVENTS CALENDAR Our events calendar is updated regulary with key dates for the year.
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Events calendar 2012

Our events calendar is updated regularly, so watch this space. We also keep members informed through regular newsletters and emails. And don't forget to follow us on FacebookJANUARY29 Promotional BBQ and fundraiser at Officeworks Windsor (Lutwyche Road)31 Sign on day, 4:30-6.30pm at The Hills Community Hall, Dawson Parade, Arana Hills Annual General Meeting, 7pmFEBRUARY7 Junior, senior and ladies classes start - see timetable for details21 Tiny tots classes start - see timetable for detailsMARCHAPRILMAYJUNE ConcertJULYWorkshopChocolate competitionAUGUSTSEPTEMBEROCTOBERLast week Classes endNOVEMBERDECEMBERENQUIRIES Julie 0407 576 406 | Sharon 0409 225 729

Photos

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Everton Physie display night
Physie class
Everton Physie display night
Everton Physie display night
Queensland finals
Queensland finals
Presentations and barn dance
Everton display night
Everton Physie display night
End of year barn dance
Marching at display night
Queensland finals
End of year barn dance
Display night
Team competition
Queensland finals
Queensland finals
Queensland finals
End of year barn dance
Queensland finals
Queensland finals

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Everton Physical Culture Club Inc EMAILevertonphysie_yahoo.com.auTELEPHONEJulie 0407 576 406Sharon 0409 225 729POST PO Box 2280, Brookside Centre, Queensland 4053CLASS VENUEArana Hills, Brisbane[Please call for address] follow us on Facebook
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