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HELP JAZZERCISE SUPPORT THE ARTS WITH THE 10*2010 DANCE PROJECT
A small donation can make a big impact on the performing arts. Jazzercise has pledged to support Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago's 10*2010 Dance Project in its mission to grow contemporary American dance in Chicago, the U.S., and the world! The 10*2010 Dance Project was created to show that everyone has the power to make a difference. The goal is to get 2010 new supporters to donate $10 to the Giordano community by the end of 2010. Founded by Judi Sheppard Missett's mentor Gus Giordano, Giordano Jazz Dance is the original jazz dance company based in Judi's hometown of Chicago. Join the cause today!
JAZZERCISE INKS EXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH EGYPT
Jazzercise, the world’s leading dance fitness program, continues to expand. The company announced an exclusive license agreement with Cairo-based Edrak for Edutainment Projects Development Co. to grow the Jazzercise brand in Egypt. Edrak will build the Jazzercise instructor franchisee base and market Jazzercise classes throughout the country. Future plans call for Edrak to establish Jazzercise fitness apparel retail outlets in Egypt. Jazzercise hosts a network of 7,800 instructors teaching 32,000 classes weekly in all 50 states and 32 countries.
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JAZZERCISE PARTNERS WITH BACK IN THE SWING® TO EMPOWER BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS
Jazzercise, the world’s leading dance fitness program, is proud to announce its partnership with Back in the Swing USA®, a grassroots nonprofit organization exclusively dedicated to providing awareness, access and financial support for breast cancer survivorship programs and academic medical research in the field of breast cancer survivorship. During National Fitness & Sports Month in May, Jazzercise and its legion of 7,800 instructors worldwide, held special Jazzercise/Back in the Swing fundraising classes. All money raised from the classes will go to Back in the Swing to aid in its growth and promotion of breast cancer survivorship programs. Additionally, profits from sales of Jazzercise/Back in the Swing T-shirts will be earmarked to Back in the Swing.
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JAZZERCISE POSTS DYNAMIC START TO NEW DECADE
Jazzercise, Inc. started the new decade with its most successful opening quarter in the company’s 40-year history. Typically the busiest time of year for the fitness industry, Jazzercise posted more than $19.5 million in customer sales which included a 23 percent increase in new sign-ups over the same timeframe in 2009. The company’s January franchisee royalties of $1.4 million set a Jazzercise single month record. Click here to read the entire news release.
COMPLETE WOMAN MAGAZINE
Philadelphia area Jazzercise customer Cary Devers lost more than 100 pounds incorporating regular Jazzercise classes into her weight loss regimen. Complete Woman Magazine chronicles Cary's journey to a healthier lifestyle — check out her before and after photos!
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TO AVOID WEIGHT GAIN, WOMEN NEED TO WORK OUT FOR 60 MINUTES EACH DAY
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, even more exercise is needed to avoid gaining weight without eating less. The study findings are based on 34,079 middle-aged women followed for about 13 years. Most were not on calorie-cutting diets. The women gained an average of almost six pounds during the study.
Those who started out at a healthy weight – with a body mass index of under 25, and who gained little or no weight during the study – consistently got the equivalent of about an hour of moderate daily activity.
The results indicate that U.S. government guidelines, issued in 2008 and urging about 30 minutes of exercise five days a week, aren’t enough to stop weight gain while getting older without cutting calories, said Dr. I-Min Lee, the study’s lead author. Click here to read the entire article.
HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO BECOME A JAZZERCISE INSTRUCTOR?
Take It. Love It. Teach It. Do you love to dance? Are you a natural on stage? Attend a movement screening in your area and find out how you can become a Jazzercise fitness instructor. Jazzercise is the world's leading dance fitness company and recently ranked number 18 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500. To find a Jazzercise movement screening in your area, go to the Become a Jazzercise Instructor Web page or ask your instructor for more information and change your life today!
Become a Jazzercise Fitness Instructor Today
A variety of Jazzercise stories and mentions have hit the news on TV stations across the country – below are a few recent examples:
July 29, 2010
FOX 5 Morning News – San Diego
Jazzercise President Shanna Missett Nelson and a dozen Jazzercise instructors from the La Costa and Oceanside, Calif. Jazzercise centers celebrate National Dance Day with the anchors at FOX 5 Morning News.
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June 28, 2010
People Magazine
Cheryl Burke is featured in People’s 50 most amazing bodies. She credits Jazzercise with keeping her in shape.
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June 8, 2010
Orange County Register
Judi Sheppard Missett, Shanna Missett Nelson and a bevy of Jazzercise instructors attended Cheryl Burke Dance Studio’s one year anniversary in Laguna Niguel, Calif.
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May/June 2010
Carlsbad Magazine
The legacy of Jazzercise Founder and CEO Judi Sheppard Missett is profiled in Carlsbad Magazine. From the early days of the company to the opening of a new Jazzercise Center in La Costa, Calif., in May, Judi discusses what keeps the world’s leading dance fitness program going strong.
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May 25, 2010
NBC San Diego
Judi Sheppard Missett and Shanna Missett Nelson discuss National Fitness Month, Jazzercise Back in the Swing fundraising classes and the positive impact of Jazzercise - live on NBC San Diego’s morning news.
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May 24, 2010
Forbes Woman
Jazzercise Founder and CEO Judi Sheppard Missett was among 21 women entrepreneurs who revealed their favorite business books.
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May 10, 2010
In Touch Weekly Magazine
Two-time “Dancing with the Stars” champion Cheryl Burke shares her weight loss secrets with In Touch Weekly. Cheryl notes that she is leaner and has more energy as a result of changing her diet and burning calories with Jazzercise.
Click here to see “before and after” photos of Cheryl Burke.
March 25, 2010
“Sunrise” - Australia
Jazzercise Australia 30th Anniversary Jubilee was highlighted on “Sunrise,” Australia’s #1 national morning show. Jazzercise Founder/CEO Judi Sheppard Missett was joined by company VP of International Kenny Harvey, Australia District Manager Rich Mundy, Manager of Franchise Quality Jennifer Colaner and many Australian Jazzercise instructors. The group did a Jazzercise demo and was joined by popular weatherman Grant Denyer, who added his eccentric style to the segment.
March 25, 2010
“Better Mornings” (CBS-Atlanta)
“Better Mornings” Good Deeds segment featured Jazzerthon for the Cure which raised more than $190,000 to support Komen Atlanta’s mission to enable women to detect and survive breast cancer. The eighth annual Jazzerthon for the Cure was held on Valentine’s Day at the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead and included three consecutive high energy group fitness classes featuring Jazzercise instructors and customers from throughout the state of Georgia. All totaled, Jazzerthon for the Cure has raised more than $1.3 million for Komen Atlanta since 2003.
March, 2010
Mile High Sports Magazine
Jazzercise Founder/CEO Judi Sheppard Missett is featured in an article titled “Body Shots – a toast to Colorado’s most heavenly bodies.”
