about us
brand new club in glenhaven
Build confidence, fulfill your dreams and have fun as Premier Physie & Dance opens its doors in 2024.
Classes are held at: Glenhaven Community Centre, 76 Glenhaven Road, Glenhaven
Classes commence Thursday 15th February 2024
philosophy
Premier Physie & Dance (PPD) is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where students are encouraged and motivated to work hard and develop their passion for the art of dance. All PPD activities are approached with professionalism and integrity.
PPD endeavours to create a welcoming and inspiring environment that seeks not only to instil a love of dance in our students, but to develop important life skills as well: respect, confidence, discipline, commitment, reliability and teamwork.
Premier Physie & Dance aims to be a place for students to grow, learn and develop a positive self image and it is our intention to establish a club where students are encouraged and challenged to reach their goals.
Throughout the physie year, teacher’s will strive to set the right example and help your child create memories that will last a lifetime.
what is APDA physie ?
Physie is the perfect combination of dance and sport for girls of all ages.
Premier Physie & Dance proudly belongs to the Australian Physie and Dance Association (APDA) which was created with the “vision to produce a sport that incorporates the fundamentals of physie and the art of dance.
Through the dedication and passion of a network of Physie and Dance professionals, a contemporary, relevant and transparent platform for our sport was born, benefiting our student’s fitness, strength and flexibility while embracing the movement of dance.”
APDA is an innovative combination of physical culture and dance. It embraces girls and ladies of all ages.
In a social and physical environment APDA dance classes aim to achieve fitness, confidence, strength, mental well being, musicality, flexibility, and a love of dance as an art form, as well as providing the opportunity to perform on stage and to strive to obtain results at a local and national level.
Physie is a combination of many genres of dance: ballet, jazz, aerobics, gymnastics and contemporary dance. Members learn 4-5 different routines throughout the year, set to modern music.
The exciting syllabus typically includes: Marching, Warm Up, Technique, Contemporary, Lyrical and a Dance and changes annually to maximise fun and variety.
The APDA syllabus promotes fitness, well-being and is a great way to exercise, gain confidence, meet new people and most importantly have fun!
Along with improving coordination skills, posture, strength, balance, memory, flexibility, musicality, performance skills and developing muscular awareness, dance classes give children the freedom to express themselves through movement.
Physie promotes team work and aims to improve self esteem while developing friendships that can last a life time.
Throughout the year, members will have the opportunity to participate in both Individual and Team competitions at both a local and National level.
let’s meet our
fully qualified teachers
Carly Honan
head teacher
Dance has always been a part of Carly’s life. Commencing ballet at the age of 5, Carly has studied classical ballet (RAD), jazz, tap, contemporary, and character from many renowned teachers such as Tanya Pearson, David Atkins, Dein Perry, and Hilary Kaplan.
Carly trained at studios such as Tanya Pearson Classical Coaching Academy, Dynamite Dance Studios, and Alegria Dance studios as well as attending school at The McDonald College where she was a member of the Premier State Ballet Company. Carly is a fully trained and registered RAD Classical Ballet Teacher and also has a Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Education in English and Dance (UNSW).
With over 20 years of teaching experience, she has taught in many Secondary Schools in NSW such as Rose Bay Secondary College, Marian College and Pymble Ladies College where she was involved in producing multiple Rock Eisteddfod and Wakakirri entries as well as preparing students for HSC dance and numerous eisteddfods.
Carly found her love for Physie after having her son 17 years ago when she wanted a fun and social way to get fit while having the opportunity to perform and compete at a National level.
Since then, she has placed at Zone and National levels and taken part in the National Finals every year she has competed in Champion Lady, as well as being a part of the APDA choreography team.
Opening a club has always been a dream for Carly and she is looking forward to passing on her love of Physie and dance to new members of Premier Physie & Dance.
let’s meet our
fully qualified teachers
Carly Honan
head teacher
Dance has always been a part of Carly’s life. Commencing ballet at the age of 5, Carly has studied classical ballet (RAD), jazz, tap, contemporary, and character from many renowned teachers such as Tanya Pearson, David Atkins, Dein Perry, and Hilary Kaplan.
Carly trained at studios such as Tanya Pearson Classical Coaching Academy, Dynamite Dance Studios, and Alegria Dance studios as well as attending school at The McDonald College where she was a member of the Premier State Ballet Company. Carly is a fully trained and registered RAD Classical Ballet Teacher and also has a Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Education in English and Dance (UNSW).
With over 20 years of teaching experience, she has taught in many Secondary Schools in NSW such as Rose Bay Secondary College, Marian College and Pymble Ladies College where she was involved in producing multiple Rock Eisteddfod and Wakakirri entries as well as preparing students for HSC dance and numerous eisteddfods.
Carly found her love for Physie after having her son 17 years ago when she wanted a fun and social way to get fit while having the opportunity to perform and compete at a National level.
Since then, she has placed at Zone and National levels and taken part in the National Finals every year she has competed in Champion Lady, as well as being a part of the APDA choreography team.
Opening a club has always been a dream for Carly and she is looking forward to passing on her love of Physie and dance to new members of Premier Physie & Dance.