Our Story

Our teachers, Miss Channy, Miss Bree and Miss Brooke met because of physie. Best friends for many years. All different ages, but share one particular thing in common - a love of physie. This foundation has led to a friendship that spans too many years to count. In December 2017, Miss Channy, Miss Bree and Miss Brooke decided to go out on their own venture together and start Harbourside Physie & Dance... with one particular purpose in mind - to open and create an environment that was welcoming, supportive and had a friendly atmosphere, encouraging a high level of  spirit and culture. A place where juniors can meet forever friends and seniors can share an extra curricular activity that provides them joy and where our ladies can have a bit of fun mid-week. 

At Harbourside Physie & Dance, we strive to create a friendly, supportive and positive culture for girls and women to be a part of each week. We hope to inspire our members to challenge themselves both physically and mentally to be the best versions of themselves, celebrating both personal and club successes along the way. Our team of teachers bring a wealth of expertise in the sport of Physie with a combined 60+ years experience between them. Collectively they have gained numerous Top 6 national placings in their Physie careers including a number of National Champion titles.

We believe in working TOGETHER to achieve our goals and encourage an environment that is purely empowered by PASSION. We encourage our students to not compare themselves with one another but to CHALLENGE their own individual abilities and to CELEBRATE all achievements.

We teach from the Australian Physie and Dance Association (APDA) syllabus and challenge students with new choreography each year that helps to build self-esteem, self-confidence and sportsmanship. Alongside improving physical fitness, flexibility, and coordination, Physie also establishes correct posture and technique. Our dance classes create a sense of community and enhance social skills, discipline and determination in our students. Most of all, it’s fun!

APDA is an exciting Physie association launched in 2012. Physie has been a sport for women in Australia for over 120 years and APDA was born out of a need for a syllabus and association that aims to bridge the gap between the traditional school of Physie and the world of contemporary dance.

‘Physie’ is a dance sport for girls and women of all ages. Our classes in corporate a range of genres into the one dance class. Genres include Ballet, Modern Dance, Contemporary, Pilates, Gymnastics and Lyrical – just to name a few. As a multi-genre class, students gain a broad range of technical and expressive skills and understanding; they have fun; and form a greater appreciation for dance as an art form.

For beginners wanting to join, no experience is necessary. Physie is also a great option for those wanting to return to a dance sport for recreation. Try the most progressive Physie and Dance club in the Wynnum Manly area.