Vermont South School of Physical Culture Inc.

   What  is Physical Culture ?   

Physical Culture or "Physie" (pronounced fizzy), as it is commonly called, is a form of dance performed to modern music that promotes posture, strength, balance, fitness & flexibility.

Our school comes under the auspices of Bjelke-Petersen Bros.(BJP) in Sydney with numerous clubs spread across Eastern States. Vermont South is an established & successful Melbourne club. 

Our aims for Physie girls are firstly, enjoyment as a fabulous after-school activity without pressure. Secondly, to create good posture and deportment. Thirdly, to develop co-ordination, muscle tone and overall physical fitness.

Physical Culture is a combination of:
 marching
 deportment
 aerobic exercises
 classical ballet
 jazz ballet
 gymnastics
 all rolled into one great fitness activity for all ages

 Combining these elements teaches the relationship of music to movement, rhythm, self discipline, coordination, balance and musical interpretation.

The exercise and dance routines are taught from a syllabus set by BJP and graded with degree of difficulty according to age group and child ability. Each age groups' routine include these set components to modern music : 

 Marching for posture and deportment
 Warm-Up for cardio fitness and strength
 Breathing for posture and balance
 Exercises for precision and flexibility
 Relaxed for gentle classical ballet movement
 Floor Drill for flexibility along gymnastics lines
 Dance for a fun finish with a jazz theme the girls love

Physical Culture is open to girls of all ages from as young as 3yrs to young adults.  Competitions are offered to all girls, but are not compulsory. Although, being in a team or competing individually, does help promote a sense of belonging, club spirit and loyalty as well as helping to build great friendships that last for years.

Fees are reasonable and girls are welcome to come and watch or join in for a couple of lessons to see if they like it.

Please click on the link to see an entertaining short video showing Physie Dancers of all ages and including some of our Vermont South girls from class & concert performances : 
(Hold mouse over the link, Right Click & select 'Open in New Window' to watch the video clip)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyhNZtENG5g

"Physie is an activity you can do all your life."

"If you're interested in getting fit, or want your children to get off to a great start, this is the club for you."

"Our end of year concert is great fun, and there is no extra cost for costumes or sewing for mum!"

"The friendships made at Physie lasted all through school  even though the school friends changed"