About Armidale physical culture club
At Armidale Physical Culture Club (Armidale Physie for short), we proudly teach the BJP Physical Culture curriculum. BJP Physie is the oldest running and most prestigious Physical Culture establishment in Australia. For over 125 years, BJP has provided a national platform for Physie clubs to come together to engage in competitions and camaraderie.
“Physie is an elegant way of developing not only fitness but also grace, strength and focus in our girls and women. At BJP, what we are most proud of is how Physie weaves its way throughout the lives of Australian families. Generations of women have discovered lifelong friendships, a true sense of community and a sport for life in Physie.” – Jackie Rawlings, BJP Physical Culture
Empowering Girls for Life
There is an aura of confidence around Physie girls of all ages. Taught to stand tall, with strength and pride, they are team players committed to achieving their goals.
Unlike some ballet and dance studios, Armidale Physical culture club focuses on developing the self-esteem of its students. By teaching them to have a positive relationship with their bodies, we help students blossom with confidence and self-assurance.
BJP Physie is passionate about nurturing students’ total wellbeing, in both mind and body. Physie is an accepting and encouraging team sport, where every member is supported and motivated to be the best they can be.
Meet the Teachers at Armidale physie!
Miss MELISSA
Melissa brings a lifelong love of Physie to our club, with over 35 years of experience as a competitor and 12 years as a dedicated teacher. She teaches our 5–8 Years classes as well as our Ladies classes, sharing her passion, knowledge and encouragement with students of all ages.
When she’s not at physie, Melissa is a busy mum of three and works as a School Administration Officer. Her commitment to creating a positive, supportive and fun environment makes her a valued part of our Physie community.
Miss HOLLIE
Hollie has been a member of BJP Physie since she was six years old, and now, as an Open Lady, it still remains a huge part of her life. Hollie is a third-generation physie competitor, and it’ s extremely special to now see the tradition continue with her daughter Charli as a fourth-generation member.
Alongside raising her three children and working full-time as a dental surgery practice manager, Hollie continues to teach and compete with great passion. Hollie has proudly represented our club at Ladies Nationals and she is passionate about sharing her love of physie, supporting each member’s growth, and fostering confidence, strength, and community within our club.
Miss Kirrily
Kirrily has been dancing with physie for over 20 years, beginning her journey at the Moree Physie Club before moving to Armidale Physie 15 years ago. She values the strong sense of community that physie creates, cherishing the friendships formed along the way and the “physie friends for life” that make the experience so special. Kirrily particularly enjoys the challenge of the Open Senior work and is excited to share her passion by teaching the preschoolers and 9–12 age groups in 2026.
Outside of physie, Kirrily manages pharmaceutical production, enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, and loves unwinding in her peaceful home in the bush. She is very excited to bring positivity, enthusiasm, and fun energy to Armidale Physie in 2026.
Testimonials from Students and Family at Armidale physie
Claire Freund
Physie has been always a major part of my life. It has been a very special sport that I have shared with my daughter all of her life. Now there is three generations enjoying all it has to offer us. Very proud when the three of us take to the floor. Looking forward to many more great years with all of our Physie families
Nichola Mitchell
“I love Physie because it gives girls and women confidence, and creates life long friendships! Physie makes me smile and laugh and makes people happy. Without physie I wouldn’t have a sport or a passion to be part of. I also love physie because of the memories that are made because of the lovely sport”.
Denice johns
“Physie has been a huge part of my life with both my daughters loving it for fun, exercise, laughs and friendships and now their daughters are also loving it. Physie brings lots of positives and confidence in many young, shy girls and ladies. Me, as a Mum and Nanny love being involved and able to enjoy all the happy memories and fun times with our Physie family.”