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 ...

Before there was SoulCycle or Crossfit or Barry's Bootcamp, there was Jazzercise. Instead of leotards and ‘80s jams, think of Jazzercise as the original boutique fitness class. That’s how Shanna ...

This isn’t your grandmother’s Jazzercise. That’s the message from Jazzercise instructor/owner Tamara Kemmler. “Jazzercise has been around for 55 years,” Kemmler said. “It’s the original dance fitness ...

There are no leotards or leg-warmers at Rochester's jazzercise classes — just quick dance sequences to modern music. Mary Ludwig, the owner of the franchise in Rochester, leads many of the classes at ...

When Rachel McNeill tells people her toned arms are the result of Jazzercise, she often gets puzzled looks. The KPRC Local 2 anchor knows what they're thinking: a 1980s dance-fitness workout complete ...

For most exercisers, Jazzercise is synonymous with leotards, leg warmers, and plenty of jazz hands. (Is it even possible to say “jazz hands” without doing them?) But for the exercisers who rock the ...

CarlsbadCarlsbad — When Shanna Missett Nelson turned 18 in 1987, she surprised her mom by getting certified as a fitness instructor for Jazzercise. Thirty-three years later, Nelson’s daughter, Skyla, ...

SANTA CRUZ — From scrunchies and leg warmers to the high fashion fitnesswear of today, Santa Cruz native and Jazzercise instructor Abbi Hartsell has seen it all. In fact, she will celebrate her 25th ...

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 ...