Jazzercise is not your mother's workout routine. In fact, you're probably jazzercising now without even knowing it. The dance cardio workout that took the world by storm in the '70s turns 50 this ...

Editor's note: A previous edition of this story erroneously stated Kelly Sweeney's current role in Jazzercise, Inc. Paul Russell's pop hit "Lil Boo Thang" plays over the loud speakers as Dawn Snapp ...

Long before crossfit became a fad and spinning a sensation, there was that dance-based workout Jazzercise. And this '80s throwback is surprisingly alive and kicking, as correspondent Michelle Miller ...

A half century ago, Judi Sheppard Missett taught her first exercise class in Illinois. Three years later, after moving to San Diego County, the energetic dancer-turned-exercise drill instructor lost ...

CHELMSFORD » Women of all ages, shapes and sizes fill the Parkhurst Road studio, eager to begin the class. The instructor takes the stage and the loud music booms over the speakers. The ladies are ...

Founded in 1969 by professional dancer Judi Sheppard Missett, Jazzercise remains the original group fitness class for women.

It is 9:45 a.m. on a Wednesday morning in Oceanside, Calif., and the crown jewel of the Jazzercise class schedule is hitting its stride. It’s called Dance Mixx, and it’s taught by Shanna Missett ...

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You may remember Jazzercise from the height of its popularity in the ‘80s, when leotards and legwarmers were all the rage. Today, the leading dance fitness brand features HIIT, dance and kickboxing ...

The founder of Jazzercise stays active and energized at age 80 by dancing and lifting weights. Judi Sheppard Missett says she’s motivated by a drive to help others enjoy exercise. Her diet for ...

MANITOWOC - Fitness icon Judi Sheppard-Missett was just 3 years old when she discovered a passion for dance that would later fuel a global dance fitness empire. Judi’s idea: why not combine the art of ...

Paul Russell's pop hit "Lil Boo Thang" plays over the loud speakers as Dawn Snapp finishes preparing her spacious studio on the southside of town. She turns on a few floor fans, adjusts her headset ...