ABOUT US

Kootingal APDA Physie & Dance

We are Kootingal's first and only dance studio that is offering classes with the APDA Physie and Dance Syllabus.

The club was opened by Kiara Northey in 2018 with a vision to create a welcoming space for children to do what they love... DANCE.

What is APDA Physie & Dance?

APDA (Australia Physie and Dance Association) is a fusion of Physie and the art of Dance. Each year our members learn 4-6 choreographed routines which have their own skill-set and focus on musicality, technique, performance, flexibility, cardio and strength. All the routines have been choreographed by qualified and professional choreographers to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all members.

Each routine is a different dance style. This means you can have up to 5 dance styles in just one affordable class including Ballet, Jazz, Physie, Lyrical, and Contemporary.

What are the benefits of doing APDA Physie & Dance?

There are many positive benefits on the body including increasing flexibility, fitness, coordination and learning correct posture. It also helps all women and girls improve their self-confidence and their social wellbeing. At Physie every one make many life long friends. We have an encouraging environment that makes all members feel valued. We are a second family. We are your Physie & Dance Family.

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MEET YOUR TEACHERS

Kiara and Taylah

KIARA

Kiara started physie at the age of 8 and has loved it ever since. Kiara opened Kootingal APDA in 2018 to ensure that children are encouraged to achieve their best always. In Kiara's physie career she has been a part of many winning teams, has achieved zone champion 3 times and has received a place within the zone top 5 another 7 times. Kiara has been a national finalist 8 times and has also received a national 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 2x 6th places. Kiara loves to teach and watching the children reach the goals. Outside of physie Kiara has her diploma in Early Childhood and Care and works in a local childcare centre.

TAYLAH

Taylah began physie at the age of 10 and quickly found her passion for dance. Taylah has been age champion and has picked up many team and individual Interclub placings through her years. Taylah was also awarded the National Champion title of the Division 2 Open Ladies in 2024. Taylah started teaching in 2019 at Kootingal APDA and teaches across all classes. Taylah loves teaching so much that she is currently studying Primary Teaching at university.