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 ...

The story of Jazzercise and how dance fitness grew into a worldwide movement built on joy community and strength ...

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 ...

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 ...

Just 10 minutes of action can get the blood pumping during a Jazzercise workout. That's good news because those taking a recent class in The Woodlands were missing the signature lower leg warmers ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

About 20 minutes into the routine, at a point when I was grunting so hard that my dog literally came over to check if I was ...

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 ...