Physie is all about being fit, healthy and happy. BJP’s motto “Mens sana in corpore sano” means a healthy mind in a healthy body. One of the key things for a healthy body is having a strong core to keep you upright and help all the parts of your body work properly and safely, especially when you’re dancing. A strong core means that your abdominal muscles are just as strong as your back – and most of us don’t work out our abs nearly as much as we should. Even more importantly, we need to work them out in the right way.
For a real challenge, try the move in this years senior floor. This must be done with control whilst keeping your body vertical!
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Kicks Kicks must be executed by raising and lowering the working leg with control. The body must remain
Physie Hacks!
Here is a weekly series to help you perfect some key Physie positions. Watch the video to see
HEIDI BOARDMAN PERFORMING ART GALLERY
Photography: Heidi Boardman
DID YOU KNOW…
During the Second World War, BJP gave intensive fitness training to army recruits for 3-4 weeks on board
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My life as a Physie girl in 5 words is ….. Fun, friends, caring teachers, learning, rememberable! The best