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.

Physie is typically a women’s sport, however it is open and welcoming to all, offering classes for all ages and abilities, beginning from age 3 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.

Ladies Division 1 performing their Exercise routine at the 2024 Grand Final.
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