At Mt Ousley Physie Club we are extremely fortunate to have some of the
best teachers in the "Physie World"
best teachers in the "Physie World"
Elizabeth Scott - Preschoolers to 8yrs
Elizabeth started physie with Mt Ousley at the age of 5 and has been a member for 45+ years!
A genuine love of physie and dedication to the club is what has kept her going back each year, she is very passionate about how great physie is for the girls and how much it helps them perform at any other activities they may be involved in.
Elizabeth has been teaching for over 30 years now , during which time Mt Ousley has become one of the most recognized clubs in the physie circles. There has been many national winners, national placegetters and championship winning teams under her guidance and direction. Over the past thirty years Elizabeth has taught every part of the club at various times and is proud to see her pupils now becoming great teachers and role models for the younger members of the club.
The best thing for Elizabeth though, is watching the younger ones progress with their physie each year, grow into young woman that have learnt loyalty to their club and teachers and make lifelong friends along the way.
A genuine love of physie and dedication to the club is what has kept her going back each year, she is very passionate about how great physie is for the girls and how much it helps them perform at any other activities they may be involved in.
Elizabeth has been teaching for over 30 years now , during which time Mt Ousley has become one of the most recognized clubs in the physie circles. There has been many national winners, national placegetters and championship winning teams under her guidance and direction. Over the past thirty years Elizabeth has taught every part of the club at various times and is proud to see her pupils now becoming great teachers and role models for the younger members of the club.
The best thing for Elizabeth though, is watching the younger ones progress with their physie each year, grow into young woman that have learnt loyalty to their club and teachers and make lifelong friends along the way.
Tayla Smith - 13year olds to the 1st yr Seniors
Tayla started physie with Mt Ousley at the age of 3 and has now been competing for 20 years. As a junior Tayla was successful in making the national final 6 out of 8 years placing in both the 9 & 13 years section. As a senior Tayla has made the opera house final every year and gained places in the 14’s & 1st year sections. As an open senior Tayla has competed in grand champion girl for three consecutive years, receiving 2nd place in 2013, 1st place in 2014 and then competing as challenger in 2015. Tayla has been lucky enough to have competed in 12 national winning teams throughout her time with Mt Ousley.
Tayla became an associate in 2015. She also has taught jazz, tap and ballet for 8 years and danced herself for 16 years. Tayla attended Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts where she studied dance. She was also a member of the school Dance Company which allowed her to participate in such events as Dance festival, Southern Stars and School Spectacular. Tayla then attended UOW where she completed a Bachelor of Nursing and is currently working full time as a Paediatric Nurse.
Tayla became an associate in 2015. She also has taught jazz, tap and ballet for 8 years and danced herself for 16 years. Tayla attended Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts where she studied dance. She was also a member of the school Dance Company which allowed her to participate in such events as Dance festival, Southern Stars and School Spectacular. Tayla then attended UOW where she completed a Bachelor of Nursing and is currently working full time as a Paediatric Nurse.
Nadina Zappia (Bampton) - Seniors
Nadina has served the Mount Ousley club throughout her physie life, becoming a member herself since she was 10 years old. Nadina has been teaching the 2nd year/ Open seniors at Mount Ousley for 10 years, attributing to the success and achievement of many wonderful physie girls at the club in both individual and team competitions. Nothing makes her happier then to also see her girls achieve amazing results and grow as individuals. She enjoys every minute spent teaching, mentoring, laughing and socializing with the most beautiful group of girls imaginable.
Her first taste of national competition was achieved when she was seven. Her first ‘National Final’ was when she was 12, and her first National Title was achieved when she was 15. She contended for 8 years in a row to win the Grand Champion Girl title, which she has now achieved twice. The first in 2008, and the second in 2010.
In her professional career, Nadina studied Dance and Education at the University of NSW, and is now is a teacher (dance) at Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts, and a Senior Marker for the Dance Practical H.S.C Exams. She spends most of her time not only educating wonderful dance students, but choreographing her own contemporary works for her School Dance Companies at State Dance Festival, and for events such as the NSW Schools Spectacular, held at the Sydney Entertainment Centre each year.
Her first taste of national competition was achieved when she was seven. Her first ‘National Final’ was when she was 12, and her first National Title was achieved when she was 15. She contended for 8 years in a row to win the Grand Champion Girl title, which she has now achieved twice. The first in 2008, and the second in 2010.
In her professional career, Nadina studied Dance and Education at the University of NSW, and is now is a teacher (dance) at Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts, and a Senior Marker for the Dance Practical H.S.C Exams. She spends most of her time not only educating wonderful dance students, but choreographing her own contemporary works for her School Dance Companies at State Dance Festival, and for events such as the NSW Schools Spectacular, held at the Sydney Entertainment Centre each year.
