Lithgow Physical Culture Club
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Proudly affiliated with the Edith Parsons School of Physical Culture since 2000
Celebrating 25 years of Lithgow Physie in 2024
About Physie
Lithgow Physie opened in 2000 with Melinda Mills as principal Instructress. Since then she has been joined by Sarah Tracey, Olivia Mills, and Briana Gee who have combined to make the teaching team a successful unit. All of our teachers currently compete. Melinda is one of only a few Physie teachers to consistently reach the elite Grand Final and is able to pass on a wealth of experience to Lithgow physie girls.
Physical Culture, or "Physie" is a unique sport combining dance and pilates style movements choreographed to modern music. Each year a new syllabus is taught and perfected. Competitions are held for individuals and teams and Lithgow Club has a proud record of achievement in both areas. Competitions are not compulsory, but are encouraged to promote self confidence and team spirit.
Physie can be enjoyed by several generations of the same family - classes are held for girls from 3 years of age, to ladies of any age. New members are always welcome and one free trial lesson is offered to new pupils.
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Class Information
Teaching Team
Melinda Mills
Starting Physie as a preschooler, Melinda has a lifetime of Physie knowledge and experience and has been principal instructress at LPCC since opening in 2000. Melinda has beendedicated to her Club and passionate about sharing her love of Physie with many girls and women including her two daughters. Melinda is an exceptional Physie Lady and has been regularly selected from EP's highly competitive Advanced Ladies section as a EP State Grand Finalist and in 2023 she place 5th in her section. Her sportsmanship and commitment to Physie has made her an amazing role model and mentor for hundreds of Lithgow Physie girls and women for the past 25 years.
Teens & Seniors (As Principal Instructress Melinda oversees all classes)
Sarah Tracey
In 2023, Sarah celebrated her tenth year of teaching at LPCC. As a qualified Primary School and Early Childhood Teacher, Sarah is passionate about nurturing a love of Physie, dance and movement for all of our youngest members. In 2022, Sarah shared her knowledge about early childhood development and collaborated with EP Physie to develop a Physie Program tailored for specifically for 3-4 year olds, which is now known as our EP Petites. This program is utilised around the state by a number of clubs. Sarah is lead instructress of our 9-12 years, Ladies classes and enjoys assisting the teaching team in all other age groups.
9-12 & Ladies (Sarah assists in all other classes)
Olivia Mills
Starting Physie at just two-years-old, Olivia has over twenty years of Physie experience. This experience as an individual and team competitor, combined with nearly a decade of teaching, Olivia is an invaluable member of the LPCC teaching team. Olivia is a wonderful role model for younger members and does an amazing job teaching and leading our girls, particularly our teens. Olivia also co-teaches our Ladies class and has an eye for detail; supporting our ladies be their best in preparation for competitions. In 2024 Olivia will be leading our Strength, fitness and flexibility program across our club.
Teens & Ladies (Strength, fitness and flexibility mentor)
Briana Gee
Briana has been a member of the LPCC for over 15 years, starting Physie with Melinda at three-years-old. Briana is a committed club member who has represented her club each year in both team and individual competitions. Over the past two years, Briana has enjoyed her role as an assistant teacher, working closely with our junior members. In 2023, Briana joined the official teaching team, co-teaching Petites and is the lead instructress of our 5-8 years class.
Petites & 5-8s
EP Petites is an introductory Physical Culture program designed specifically for members aged 3-4 years. Each week, EP Petites engage in a series of short, fun and fabulous exercises, set to music. Exercises incorporate foundational Physie spatial awareness and focus on the development of balance, co-ordination, motor skills, fitness, exercise, movement, memory development, play and dance.
