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Find out more about our teaching team and our range of classes below. If you are interested in joining us, please contact us now to receive a member information pack for 2024 here.
Teachers
Chantel Jennings - Miss Jelly
Juniors, Seniors and Ladies Classes
Chantel has been doing physie since she was 6 years old. She has assisted teachers since 2010, helping create fun and laughter across the junior club at Sunnybank, and at BjP events. After relocating to Sydney in 2016, she bit the bullet and became a BjP Associate with Toongabbie Physical Culture Club. After moving back to Brisbane and rejoining Sunnybank, Miss Jelly is excited to be teaching once again with her Sunnybank family and bringing us lots of strength and fun filled cardio classes!
Merryn Haywood - Miss Mezzie
Seniors and Ladies Classes
Merryn (Mezzie) brings over 10 years of experience and knowledge to create fun, jam packed, energetic physie classes. Being both a competitor and a teacher, Mezzie is passionate about women and children of all ages understanding body movement, coordination and control, increasing self esteem and confidence. As a Life Member of Sunnybank, her biggest joy is guiding and collaborating with her students to bring out their inner dance potential.
Melissa Haywood - Miss Sis
Skills and Development Teacher
Melissa (Sis) is our in-house specialist for all things physie. From teaching technique, performance tips all the way to personal development. Sis has seen and done it all. Judging and running events at the highest national level her reputation of experience far exceeds her. With over two decades of teaching experience and as a Life Member of Sunnybank, she brings balance to our teaching team.
Classes
Little Stars : 3 to 4 years
Little Stars is a fun and active class that develops mental muscle that will set your daughter up for school in the best way possible. She will develop memory, focus, sequencing, listening, self-control and working in a group environment - just like she will have to at school!
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Physie dance and movement is not only great exercise and lots of fun, your daughter will improve and develop balance, co-ordination, body awareness, fitness and motor skills.
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Our Little Stars have the opportunity to perform in displays during and at the end of each year.
Juniors : 5 to 12 years
Our junior girl classes are designed to develop fitness, flexibility, core strength and poise. The dance routines are choreographed to up-beat pop music that combines elements of jazz, ballet, hip hop, contemporary, aerobic dance and yoga.
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We foster an environment that is inclusive and teaches the value of team work. Watch your daughter's self-confidence grow whilst having fun and making friendships that will last a life time.
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Each of our junior girls have the option to compete individually at interclub, zone, state and national level competitions. Team competitions are also held at state level every year.
Seniors : 13 to 19+ years
Our experienced teachers help you to challenge yourself to achieve your Physie goals. Practice and perform with your friends to develop strength, technique, flexibility and creative flair, both as part of a team and individually.
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You will have the opportunity to travel and compete on a national level with like-minded young women from across Australia.
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Sunnybank Seniors have performed at the Opera House in Sydney and in recent years won the highest achievement in Physie, being awarded the national Grand Champion.
Ladies
Join a welcoming and friendly group of women for an entertaining class that combines fitness, flexibility and fun! Regardless of your fitness level or experience, Physie will energise, strengthen and tone your body week by week. We encourage beginners to come and give our class a try.
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Physie offers a unique opportunity for mothers and daughters to share in a sport that is focused on empowering girls and women for life!
