Jazzercise, which was founded in 1969 by professional dancer Judi Sheppard Missett, remains the original group fitness class for women. On International Women's Day, here's why it still matters.

While Jazzercise is often thought of as part of the '80s aerobics boom, it actually began before that. The program was founded in 1969 by Judi Sheppard Missett, a dance teacher in Chicago.

Though the trend is most commonly associated with the ’80s jazzercise craze, its reappearance can be credited to Gen Z’s obsession with Y2K fashion.

Though the trend is most commonly associated with the ’80s jazzercise craze, ... the streets this spring thanks to emerging TikTok fashion trends like Balletcore and the Vanilla Girl aesthetic.

More than 50 years after Jazzercise launched, the dance fitness franchise is still thriving — and so is its 80-year-old founder, Judi Sheppard Missett.

Judi Sheppard Missett and her jazz moves in her 80s: "Shape Up with Jazzercise" workout video. Image credits: retrofever2743 #11 Getting Fit With Denise Austin On Espn (Winter 1988) ...

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Owner Robin Berkery has brought an energetic spirit and contagious enthusiasm to her teaching at Jazzercise Santa Cruz’s new studio in the Capitola Mall.

A few weeks ago, I traveled to Carlsbad, California, the home of Jazzercise HQ. This is where Judi, now 80, built her ...

More than 50 years after Jazzercise launched, the dance fitness franchise is still thriving — and so is its 80-year-old founder, Judi Sheppard Missett.