Physical Culture or ‘Physie’ is a uniquely Australian dancesport, originating in 1892 and founded by Hans Bjelke-Petersen. Today, there are a number of associations across Australia with varying styles. Coastal Lakes Physical Culture is proudly affiliated with United Phyiscal Culture.
Physie is typically a women’s sport, however it is open and welcoming to everyone (new and experienced), offering classes for males from 2 to 12 years, and females of all ages from 2 years.
It is not uncommon for women to share Physie across generations – Mothers and daughters, sisters, cousins and even grandmothers!
The United Physical Culture style shares in the traditional Physie style, with an emphasis on precision, positions, expression and a modern flair including dance.
Physie warms up with marching, followed by a syllabus of choreographed dance routines taught over a season running between February - November each year. Routines draw upon elements of basic ballet, jazz, aerobics, floor pilates, yoga and stretching, choreographed to music.
Routines are then perfected for individual and team competitions which are run from August each year, culminating in our annual Grand Final in November.
The section a member competes in is determined by the age they are on 31 August that year. United Physical Culture has ability based division from 9 years and older. This is a great opportunity for members to compete against other competitors with similar skills and ability.
