What is Physie?
A fusion of dance and sport, 'physie' is the perfect combination of movements designed to increase flexibility, strength and cardio fitness.
Physie combines the techniques of ballet, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, aerobic dance and pilates.
The Runcorn Park club is part of the country's most prominent physie association, BjP Physical Culture.
For over 130 years, BjP Physie has proudly inspired thousands of Australians to exercise both body and mind through this remarkable sport. And the most unique part of physie is that it can be enjoyed by all ages: from 3 to 83 and beyond, it really is a sport for life!
The physie year includes a series of friendly competitions for both teams and individuals. The competitions provide an opportunity for the girls to increase their self-confidence, and foster team spirit and sportsmanship.
There is an aura of confidence to physie girls of all ages. Taught to stand tall, with strength and pride, they are team players committed to achieving goals. While physie takes focus and determination, the girls are able to enjoy movement surrounded by enthusiastic teammates and encouraging teachers.
BjP Physie girls learn the value of working hard, and are able to apply that to other aspects of their lives outside of physie, including their school work.
And that's what BjP Physie is all about: empowering girls for life!
Our Story
Founded in 2010, the Runcorn Park Physical Culture Club has established itself as one of the most successful clubs in Australia.
Committed to maintaining a supportive learning environment, with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, Runcorn Park Physie caters for girls and ladies of all abilities - from beginners through to an advanced standard.
The Runcorn Park club has produced a multitude of State and National placegetters, including 19x Individual Australian Champions! The club is so successful because its members just love what they do. As Grace (9yrs) says: "I love to laugh with my physie friends. We work hard but we laugh hard too. Because of Miss Steph and everyone at Runcorn Park, I feel like I've found something that I absolutely love!".
Runcorn Park Physical Culture Club is a community-based not-for-profit club, aiming to keep dance within the financial reach of many local families.
As a club (rather than a dance 'school'), we rely on the support of our generous unpaid volunteers.
Meet The Team
Stephanie Logan
Head Associate | Club Founder
Stephanie teaches all classes from 5yrs to Ladies
Stephanie Logan has been involved in physie for over 30 years, successfully competing and placing at a State and National level. Stephanie is a two-time individual National Champion, winning the Open U33 Ladies in both 2013 & 2017.
In 2017, Stephanie was invited to be one of the Brisbane/QLD Zone Leaders for the BjP 125 Year Spectacular, which gave her the opportunity to choreograph for and work with many talented QLD physie girls and ladies.
Stephanie is passionate about sharing her love and knowledge of the sport to all she teaches. As an experienced physie teacher, with classical ballet training, Stephanie has an eye for detail that guides each girl to achieve her potential. Her positive method of teaching has seen Stephanie's students rewarded with many admirable results, including many State and National Championship titles.
Stephanie also regularly judges for BjP at a National level for both team and individual competitions.
Jemma Bowey
Junior Associate
Jemma co-teaches the Juniors & Preschoolers, and demonstrates for the 13-1st Yr Seniors.
Jemma Bowey is one of our longest serving members, heading into her 15th year at Runcorn Park.
Starting out as a very quiet achiever, Jemma has continued to develop her confidence and her passion for physie, and has risen to be a National Placegetter in both the Junior & Senior National Finals. Most recently, she was awarded National Champion in 2024.
Jemma has been awarded Runcorn Park's Club Spirit Award in 2016, and the Scholarship Award in 2017. She brings a charismatic style to her routines, and we look forward to her sharing her dance moved with the girls again this year.
After learning the ropes as a Trainee Associate in 2023 & 2024, we welcome Jemma as a Junior Associate in 2025.