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HERE'S THE PROCESS

Start with the online application process, followed by 5 weekly virtual calls with your Training Specialist. Easily submit your audition video. No travel required—do everything from home, even the training.

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Complete the application and submit a movement screening video. Once your screening is approved, a Training Specialist will contact you and send training materials.

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For the next 5 weeks, your Training Specialist will support you with guidance and feedback on everything you need to know to prep for your audition. You’ll also want to work with your current Instructor as you practice choreography and cueing.

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Next, you'll submit your audition video! Your Training Specialist will review it and determine whether you're ready to pass. They will then schedule virtual coaching to build upon what you have learned and prepare you to teach your first class.

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Once you complete this training, you will become a franchisee and certified Jazzercise instructor! Our training is recognized by ACE (0.4 CECs), NASM (0.4 CEUs), and AFAA (4 CEUs) if you require continuing education credits for your certification through them.

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Get In Touch

You can change the world through movement—and it starts right here. Tell us a little about you, and we’ll reach out with more details about our instructor training.

This website is not intended nor shall it be deemed to be the offer of a franchise or business opportunity. Information available on this website should be considered only in connection with the Franchise Disclosure Document. No franchises or business opportunities will be offered in states or other jurisdictions where registration is required unless we have complied with such laws and only after any required disclosure has been provided.

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MEET OUR TRAINING SPECIALISTS

Our Training Specialists are with you at every step of the process. Your assigned Specialist will answer any questions and coach you during your instructor training.

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LUCY BOLDING

International Training Specialist

Lucy Bolding is an International Training Specialist with over 18 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. A Jazzercise instructor for 13 years and a Training Specialist for 5 years, she has trained over 60 instructors across the UK, Europe, and Saudi Arabia. Formerly a Contracts and Tenders Manager, Lucy left the corporate world to follow her passion.

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CLAUDIA LOCHER

International Training Specialist

Claudia Locher is an International Training Specialist with 27 years of teaching experience. She runs the Jazzercise Center Bern in Switzerland with a team of 10 instructors and teaches 4 times a week. Claudia is also an event manager and enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and Dalmatian, Sky.

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HOLLY GALLOWAY

Senior Training Specialist

Holly Galloway is a Senior Training Specialist at Jazzercise and recently celebrated her 25-year teaching anniversary. She loves to dance and make people laugh onstage, but her true happy place is with grandkids Sophie and Shane, horse Laci, and Daisy, her greyhound.

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BELEN GUTIERREZ

INTERNATIONAL TRAINING SPECIALIST

Belén has a bachelor’s degree in Communication. She was a rhythmic gymnast for 11 years, participating in national competitions in Mexico, and took Jazz and Tap lessons for 4 years. She has been a Jazzercise instructor for 20 years and is currently an International Training Specialist in Mexico City, teaching 5 classes per week.

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RENEE DAVIS

Training Specialist

Renee Davis is a seasoned Training Specialist with 18 years of experience. She manages her local Studio of 10 years and teaches 5-7 classes per week. Renee has 25 years of teaching experience, but her true passion is training, mentoring, and coaching. She enjoys cooking with her husband and doting on her three grandkids.

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JENNY MINNEART

TRAINING SPECIALIST

Jenny Minnaert is a Training Specialist and Jazzercise On Demand instructor with over 16 years of teaching experience. She teaches four classes a week at her local Studio in Illinois. Jenny also enjoys cooking healthy food and assists as a Recipe Developer in the Simply Plated nutrition program. She loves spending time with her husband, Michael, and three children.

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EMILY DONOVAN

Training Specialist

Emily Donovan is a Training Specialist with 16 years of teaching experience and owns the Jazzercise Williston Fitness Center in Vermont. She has a Master’s in Education and is a Gold Status recipient for 2023. Married to Drew for 17 years, Emily enjoys cheering for her two sons, hiking, skiing, and spending time with loved ones.

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MICHELLE FRY

TRAINING SPECIALIST

Michelle Fry is a Training Specialist who has been teaching for over 24 years. She has been a part of the Jazzercise Training and Development team for over twelve years and was featured as a guest instructor on a choreography video. She was a class owner for over 20 years, where she operated Premier and Satellite locations in Killeen, Austin, and Tyler, Texas. She teaches five classes per week and lives on Lake Tyler with her husband. Family is everything to Michelle, so she spends as much time as she can with her husband, two kids (and their spouses!), and five (!!) dogs.

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ALLISON BROWN

TRAINING SPECIALIST

Allison V. Brown joined our corporate team as a Training Specialist in 2003. She is a veteran Jazzercise instructor of 27 years and owns the Jazzercise Fitness Center of Milford, MA. When not teaching or training, Allison works in accounting for a Massachusetts municipality and her family business. She enjoys the beaches of Newport, Rhode Island, with her husband and daughter.

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EMILY TYSON

TRAINING SPECIALIST

Emily Tyson is a dedicated Training Specialist for Jazzercise, Inc. with 19 years of teaching experience. She has led classes in Southern California, Arizona, and Colorado, and coached instructors globally. Featured in Jazzercise fitness DVDs, Emily contributes to the choreography notes team. She lives in Southern California with her husband and two children.

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AMANDA TIDEMANN

International Training Specialist

Amanda Tidemann is a Training Specialist based in Sydney, Australia, with 15 years of teaching experience. She combines her passion for educating and mentoring with developing new instructors. Amanda is also a Registered Nurse, Organizational Development Consultant, and Executive Coach. She enjoys watching her kids play sports, walking her golden retriever, and doing housework with a perfect playlist and a coffee.

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LISA SILVER

Training Specialist

Lisa Silver is a Training Specialist, Class Owner, and Instructor of over 19 years. She is passionate about health, fitness, and education, working with trainees and pre-service teachers at The College of New Jersey. Lisa loves golden hour on the beach, reading great books, and spending time with family and friends.

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LISA GUNZY

Training Specialist

Lisa Gunzy is a Training Specialist with 18 years of experience and a veteran instructor of 27 years. A former satellite and center owner for 18 years, she now enjoys being an associate at several Phoenix locations. Lisa and her husband love to travel, especially to visit their two daughters in college and medical school.

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DANA PANKONIN

Training Specialist

Dana Pankonin is a Training and Performance Development Specialist with nearly 20 years of experience with Jazzercise Inc. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, and Yoga Teacher. Dana loves sharing her passion for fitness and wellness. When not training, she enjoys hanging out with friends and family at the beach.

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RAFFAELE BONORA

International Training Specialist

Raffaele has been teaching Jazzercise for 27 years and is part of the Instructor Development Team, presenting at Elite Conventions across Europe. He has performed at international events, including Jazzercise conventions in Italy, UK, Switzerland, and more. He lives with his golden retriever Rudolf in Italy, where he runs a Jazzercise Center.

2025 schedule

Applications Due By

Audition Date

12/11/2024

2/12/2025

1/22/2025

3/12/2025

2/19/2025

4/9/2025

3/5/2025

5/7/2025

4/30/2025

6/18/2025

5/28/2025

7/16/2025

6/25/2025

8/13/2025

7/23/2025

9/10/2025

8/20/2025

10/8/2025

9/17/2025

11/5/2025

10/15/2025

12/3/2025

Once you complete the contact form, a team member will reach out to provide additional information and answer any questions.

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Check the schedule to attend an informational call with our team. Learn about being an instructor, how to complete the application, and what training entails.

03/14/2025

12PM CT

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03/18/2025

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04/04/2025

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04/15/2025

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04/29/2025

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