Last weekend saw 540 competitors aged 6 to 14 from four states competing at the Repechage for a second chance to qualify for Junior Nationals on 27th November. “That’s a lot of kids to perform in one day but the girls were great” said the organiser “They handled themselves with discipline and maturity – like physie girls do!” And thanks to all the teachers and volunteers who helped run the show – we are all grateful to you for giving up your time. Five girls in each age group will now move on to compete at Nationals and we wish them all GOOD LUCK!
PHYSIE HACKS!
Here is a weekly series to help you perfect some key Physie positions. Watch the video to see
TIP OF THE WEEK
UPWARD STRETCH Arms stretched upwards, shoulder width apart Palms in Keep your shoulders pressed down Arms should be
Why do we love to dance?
Physie is often described as people's "happy place" and is a time to forget everything else that is
Heidi Boardman Performing Art Gallery
Photography: Heidi Boardman
DID YOU KNOW…
Back in the 1930s it was popular to use props in physical culture, a little like today’s rhythmic