It is 9:45 a.m. on a Wednesday morning in Oceanside, Calif., and the crown jewel of the Jazzercise class schedule is hitting its stride. It’s called Dance Mixx, and it’s taught by Shanna Missett ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you hear the word "Jazzercise," what comes to mind? If you instantly imagine '80s fitness classes full of pastel leotards and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Paul Russell's pop hit "Lil Boo Thang" plays over the loud speakers as Dawn Snapp finishes preparing her spacious studio on the ...

Judi Sheppard Missett on how inclusivity is the key to longevity for Jazzercise. (Photo: Getty Images; designed by Yahoo Life) It Figures is Yahoo Life's body image series, delving into the journeys ...

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 ...

While you've probably seen a video or two of Judi Sheppard Missett vibrantly leading a Jazzercise workout in the '80s, Jazzercise has been a dance cardio powerhouse for over 50 years. Even with ...

Founded in 1969 by professional dancer Judi Sheppard Missett, Jazzercise remains the original group fitness class for women. Here's why it still matters A hospital bathroom is not the place I ever ...

For as long as I can remember, I've been a workout-class enthusiast. When I was 17, I followed my mom to Jazzercise classes, and at 30, I was in boot-camp classes trying to figure out how anyone ...

Since Jazzercise started over 50 years ago, hundreds of thousands of (mostly) women have come together to exercise and get fit. But if you think Jazzercise is just jazz hands and shoulder rolls, ...