A new Physie club launches in Dubbo
IT’S been around for more than 100 years, is a mix of dance genres, yoga and gymnastics, and it now has a new club in Dubbo. Physical culture, affectionately referred to these days as “physie”, had its Australian origins 126 years ago and today’s version is described as a combination of movements designed to increase strength, fitness and flexibility.
Dubbo’s new physie group, Orana Physical Culture, had its first registration day on Saturday, February 3, at Macquarie Anglican Grammar School’s Henderson Hall.
Club members told Dubbo Photo News it is an inclusive dance sport club catering for women of all ages who can move!
President of the new club, Nick Hubbard, highlighted that not only does physie allow for fitness but also self-confidence and social interaction.
The fact that Nick’s two daughters actively participate in physie is typical of the family focus of this fun sport club.
The Orana Physical Culture club’s curriculum for the term is filled with fundraisers, competitions, workshops and discos, all in Back row: Sam Cattell, Holly Jameson, Kylie Peacock and Kristy Hubbard. Front row: Sarah Lucan, Rhiannon Malouf, Alison Tomlins and Sarah Campbell. a no-pressure environment, Nick assured.
The registration day was a success with face painting, physie shows, and eager women ready to sign up and join this friendly club.
The Orana club welcomed many newcomers, familiar faces and even women who wanted to get their physie back! The day also featured the Sparkle girls, aged 2-4, showing off what Orana Physical Culture is, led by their instructor Holly Jameson, all of them smiling, dancing and sparkling.
Sarah Lucan, a teacher and active performer, has been participating in Physical Culture for 28 years and is eager to involve more people in Orana Physie.
Sarah also highlighted the sense of family in the sport, saying that it’s not uncommon to have three of the same generation of women competing.
Members of the newly formed club said they’re offering a family friendly sport that empowers women whilst maintaining a fun, creative and structured environment.