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 ...

When it comes to body image, teenage and college years can sometimes be the most challenging for young women. And low self-esteem can be tough to shake, but one way to combat it is through exercise, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

My name is Tuesday Gray (@four_mouseketeers), and I am 31 years old. I live in San Diego, California, and I am a new WW (formerly Weight Watchers) coach. Being diagnosed with gallbladder disease and ...

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 ...

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 ...