TOONGABBIE
Physical Culture Club
OUR TEACHERS
SHANNON REINHARD
Shannon is a seasoned physie teacher renowned for her comprehensive understanding of technique and diverse repertoire of dance styles. With years of experience in the field, Shannon brings a wealth of knowledge to her classes, adeptly blending traditional physie techniques with contemporary dance elements. Her expertise spans a wide range of styles, including ballet, jazz, lyrical, and contemporary, allowing her to infuse creativity and versatility into her teaching. Shannon's keen eye for detail and dedication to excellence ensure that her students receive thorough instruction tailored to their individual abilities and aspirations. She has accomplished individual and team wins at the highest level, notably winning Grand champion in 2014.
Classes: 9-12s, 13-1st year & Seniors
CLOVER JONES
Clover’s passion for physie shines through in her teaching style. With a deep understanding of the sport, developed over years of personal practice and competition, she excels at fostering a positive and supportive learning environment where students of all levels can thrive.
Her classes emphasise technique, expression, strength and continuous improvement, drawing on her own competitive experience and successes. Her students have had great success individual and in teams, most notable our Over 40s team winning their section in 2024!
Clover loves the positive and supportive environment of the Toonie Physie community and welcomes all.
Classes: Ladies
RACHEL HEAPE
Rachel has been part of the physie family for 19 years and has loved every minute of it! She has competed at a national level a number of times and performed in many teams over the years. Her favourite physie memory is winning senior teams alongside her friends!
Rachel absolutely loves teaching and is passionate about helping every girl build confidence, skill and work towards becoming the best version of themselves. She aims to create a fun, supportive class environment where everyone feels encouraged, works hard and enjoys being part of the physie family. Rachel is excited to share her passion for physie with her students and looks forward to supporting them through their physie journey.
When she’s not a physie, Rachel works as a veterinary nurse and is studying to become a veterinarian.
Classes: 9-12s & 13-1st years
HANNAH BYATT
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Classes: 5-8s & 9-12s
ALIYAH SALDANHA
Aliyah started physie when she was 5 years old and it has been her favourite part of the week ever since. She loves trying to replicate that same attitude and environment for her students.
Aliyah strives to make strong and important connections with her students to help promote social growth and encourage skill improvement. She loves focusing on technique, ballet-like skills and flexibility.
Outside of physie Aliyah loves listening to lots of music, reading as many books as she can and making anything creative. She currently works at a bookshop and is preparing to study a Diploma of Science.
Classes: 13-1st years
LAUREN ROUSE
Lauren has been doing physie since 2016 and is passionate about strength, flexibility, alignment and physie technique. She has competed as both an open senior and open lady.
Lauren has a background in Occupational Therapy and Education with additional training in biomechanics, kinesiology, dance technique and flexibility.
When she is not in class she is running her own strength and flexibility business for physie girls and training in person at the gym.
Classes: Ladies
BROOKE MURPHY
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Classes: Support Teacher
OUR HELPERS
SARAH BURRIDGE
Starting physie at 5 years old, Sarah has loved every minute since! Particularly coming to class each week and seeing her friends as well as watching others perform and competing herself.
Sarah loves being a teacher helper, seeing the girls excited to come to class each week, supporting the girls to be the best physie girls they can be, as well as being able to inspire the younger girls to strive and have fun.
When she’s not at physie she’s at high school, she enjoy hanging out with her friends and also dedicates a lot of her spare time stretching and practising physie!
Classes: Preschoolers & 5-8s
CHARLI BOOTH
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Classes: Preschoolers & 5-8s