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Inspiring Story For Pearland Instructor
Check out this great article about Dana Miles. Congratulations on your successes, Dana!
(photo by Wendy Rudnicki)
Dance Fitness Success Story
Jazzercise Rockets-Style
Recently a group of Pearland and Fort Bend Jazzercisers performed halftime for the Rockets game to raise money for the Pink Ribbons Project. Over $24,000 was raised to assist in Breast Cancer research. A great time was had by all and the group, along with other Houston area Jazzercisers, looked awesome. Hats off to the performers!
Here is a link to the you tube video:
Jazzercisers Take Chicago!
Instructors Gi Gi, Kandice, and Tiersa were joined by fellow Pearland Jazzercisers in Chicago recently for the 40th anniversary celebration, "Jazz in the City". A great time was had by all and I am sure they will have some great stories to tell. Stay tuned for more details about this fun trip.
Jazzercise Inc. Boasts Record Year
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Jazzercise Inc., poised to celebrate its 40th anniversary in November, posted
its most successful year with system wide sales topping $94 million for the past
fiscal year. The increase marks the eighth consecutive year Jazzercise has
posted system wide sales growth, including company divisions of Jazzertogs
fitness apparel and award-winning JM DigitalWorks video production. Jazzercise
has more than 7,500 instructors teaching 32,000 classes weekly in all 50 states
and 32 countries worldwide.
Additionally, Jazzercise added 92 new employees to its 228 person corporate
staff, a 65% increase over the previous year`s corporate count.
"Jazzercise is committed to offering the highest quality workout program for our
customers," said Missett. "That commitment has prompted the hiring of 92 Quality
Coordinators across the U.S. The combination of our strong customer connection
with a focus on operational excellence will enable Jazzercise to continue to
move forward with confidence in hand and opportunity in mind."
Founded by President/CEO Judi Sheppard Missett, Jazzercise ranked second on the
San Diego Business Journal`s recent list of San Diego County women-owned
businesses; 22nd on its list of top private companies in San Diego County; and
78th on its list of fastest growing private companies. Additionally, Jazzercise
ranks 42nd overall on Entrepreneur Magazine`s Franchise 500 list for 2009;
seventh on the publication`s list of fastest-growing franchises and eighth in
both low cost and top home-based franchises.
Jazzercise will celebrate its 40th anniversary on November 7 in Chicago, where
Missett taught her very first class in 1969. The celebration, titled "Jazz in
the City," will bring together more than 1,000 Jazzercise enthusiasts from
around the world to participate in a trio of mega Jazzercise workouts at
Chicago`s Union Station. Judi Sheppard Missett will lead the celebratory finale
class. A 40th anniversary reception will be held that evening at the Art
Institute of Chicago`s new Modern Wing.
About Jazzercise
Judi Sheppard Missett, who turned her love of jazz dance into a worldwide dance
exercise phenomenon, founded the Jazzercise dance fitness program in 1969. Judi
and Jazzercise Executive Vice President Shanna Missett Nelson have advanced the
business opportunities of women and men in the fitness industry by growing the
program into an international franchise business that today, hosts a network of
7,500 instructors teaching more than 32,000 classes weekly in 32 countries.
The workout program, which offers a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training,
Pilates, yoga, and cardio box movements, has positively affected millions of
people worldwide. Benefits include increased cardiovascular endurance, strength,
and flexibility, as well as an overall "feel good" factor. Additional Jazzercise
programs include Junior Jazzercise, Jazzercise Lite and Personal Touch. For more
information about Jazzercise, go to jazzercise.com or call (800) FIT-IS-IT.
Jazzercise Media Relations
760-602-7153
Copyright Business Wire 2009
New Instructor Dana Miles
Please join Pearland Fort Bend Jazzercise in welcoming our newest instructor, Dana Miles. We are thrilled to have you on our team - welcome aboard!
Jazzercise Dances at the Texans Game
Houston Area Jazzercise locations were asked to participate in the Houston Texans halftime performance on August 22 to raise money for Breast cancer. Over $20K was raised for the Pink Ribbons Project and a good time was had by all!
Jazzercise National Partners With Cheryl Burke
JAZZERCISE ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH CHERYL BURKE
“Dancing with the Stars” Pro will Serve as Spokesperson
Jazzercise, the world’s leading dance fitness program, announced today a partnership with Cheryl Burke. Burke, professional dancer and two-time champion of the popular ABC TV show “Dancing with the Stars,” will serve as a Jazzercise spokesperson in a variety of marketing campaigns.
"We believe a partnership between Jazzercise and Cheryl Burke drives a compelling message of health and fitness to women of all ages,” said Jazzercise founder and President/CEO Judi Sheppard Missett. “Additionally, it spotlights the powerful and fun way that dance enhances fitness levels leading to an active, healthy lifestyle."
The partnership includes TV and print ad campaigns, online programs and a featured Cheryl Burke for Fit Couture collection in the company’s Jazzertogs apparel catalog and online store at jazzercise.com.
“Dance provides a unique, fun and effective total body workout,” said Burke. “I look forward to working with Jazzercise to promote the value and importance of health and fitness. Jazzercise has proven that its dance-based program increases your fitness level and lifts your mood.”
Jazzercisers Raise Money for Cancer
Update...
The Running For Heidi team made a great showing at the MD Anderson Sprint for Life this past weekend. We even walked away with the award for "Most Spirited Team" - not a shock when you know the person we were running/walking for!
Thank you for your support and tune in for more charitable events in the future. We love to put our fitness program to the test while supporting great organizations.
Secrets To Success - New Blog!
Our very own instructor, Kandice, has launched her snazzy new blog loaded with nutrition and eating tips to enhance your Jazzercise dance fitness program. Read these Insanely Easy Eating Tips to help stay on your game. It's updated frequently, so make sure to follow or bookmark.
Amazing Weight Loss Results!
Jazzercise, the world’s leading dance fitness program, recently completed “Jazz it Off 2009.” Jazzercise instructors from around the world aided and rewarded their customers for reaching 2009 weight loss goals. “Jazz it Off” participants at Pearland and Fort Bend Jazzercise lost a cumulative 223 pounds.
From February 1 through April 25, individuals and teams worked toward their weight loss goals. In addition to taking Jazzercise classes that combine elements of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, cardio box movements and more, “Jazz It Off” participants took part in weekly weigh-ins and body composition testing. Prizes were awarded to those who showed the largest percentage of weight loss weekly as well as at the end of the promotion.