Timeline Events / Philanthropic Efforts
2007
• Jazzercise On Location Spring Break in Orlando hosted 1,200 fitness enthusiasts from 42 states and eight
countries at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.
2006
- Jazzercise announces its designation by the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports as a ‘50th Anniversary Partner to Get America Moving!’ Through the partnership, the two organizations jointly promote physical activity, fitness and sports throughout 2006, when the Council celebrates its 50th Anniversary.
- In support of the arts, Judi hosts two Arts Receptions to showcase the Jazzercise Gallery, exhibiting artwork from the Oceanside Museum of Art Artist Alliance.
- Jazzercise opens its doors to more than 200 members of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce for a Sundowner event at corporate headquarters.
- Judi delivers a powerful and uplifting morning keynote address to more than 1,700 attendees of the 16th annual Sharp Women’s Health Symposium in San Diego, CA.
- More than 1,000 Jazzercisers gather in Palm Desert, CA for Jazzercise On Location Palm Desert.
- 300 participants gather for a Jazzercise Fitness Series event with Judi in Wembley, England.
2005
- Jazzercise hosts The Art & Soul Tour, a series of fundraisers
to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation. The Tour raises more than $560,000 to support
the arts and the fight against breast cancer.
- Judi leads a special Jazzercise workout at the HealthierUS Fitness
Festival, a celebration of health, physical activity, and fitness hosted
by the Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Sports in Washington,
D.C.
- More than 1,500 Jazzercisers flock to Chicagos Millennium Park
for a Jazzercise Cardio/Strength/Stretch class, hosted as part of Jazz
Dance World Congress, with Judi and the Jazzercise Taping Team.
2004
- The Jazzercise Fitness Series 2004 hosts 17 conventions around the
world, including two Jazzercise On Location events in Austin,
TX and Providence, RI.
- Jazzercise celebrates 35 years of fitness: starting as a one-woman
operation in 1969, the company now hosts a network of 6,000 franchised
instructors at more than 3,200 locations around the world.
2003
- Jazzerjam 2003 in Las Vegas
sells out to more than 4,000 participants from 13 countries around the
world.
- Jazzercise is invited to take
part in the Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends" 1,500 th show celebrations
in New York.
2002
- The Jazzercise Fitness Series 2002 hosts 22 conventions in the United
States, England, Scotland, Canada, Australia, and Japan.
- Four Baltimore, Maryland charities receive more than 3,000 pairs of "gently
used" shoes from 1,800 Jazzercisers attending the Jazzercise On Location & Fitness
Series 2002 event in Baltimore, Maryland.
- Four San Francisco, California charities receive more than 5,500 pairs
of "gently used" shoes from more than 1,200 Jazzercisers attending the
Jazzercise On Location & Fitness Series 2002 event held in San Francisco,
CA.
2001
- The Jazzercise Fitness Series 2001 hosts 21 conventions in the U.S.,
England, Scotland, Italy, Mexico, Australia, and Japan.
- Jazzercise On Location in New Orleans, Louisiana canceled due to September
11 tragedy.
- Jazzercise raises more than $1 million for charity. Of the total, $117,000+
was raised for September 11 relief efforts and $660,000+ was raised via
halftime shows at major sporting events.
2000
- The Jazzercise Fitness Series 2000 kicks off with 17 conventions in the
U.S., England and Scotland.
- The fourth Jazzercise On Location taping was held in Miami Beach, FL,
with more than 1,200 participants.
1999
- Jazzercise celebrates its 30-year anniversary with more than 4,000 participants
attending Jazzerjam '99 in San Diego, CA from August 5-8.
- The World's Largest Jazzercise Benefit for breast cancer research is
held. The grand total raised is more than $1.2 million, boosting the total
amount Jazzercise has raised for the Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical
Center since 1993 to more than $3 million.
1998
- The Jazzercise Convention Series hit more than 30 locations throughout
the U.S. as well as internationally.
- The third Jazzercise On Location taping was held in Chicago, IL with
more than 1,300 enthusiastic participants.
1997
- Jazzercise Convention Series '97 rolls across the nation and world, in
19 locations.
1996
- Instructors and customers raise $1.3 million for charities worldwide.
- Jazzercise Convention Series '96, held in 19 locations, sweeps the globe
offering friendship, fitness and fun to exercise enthusiasts.
- Bern, Switzerland hosts the first international Jazzercise On Location
routine taping.
- Jazzercise Convention Series '96 sweeps the globe in 19 locations.
- Judi leads 600 fitness enthusiasts in the Kennedy Center Grand Foyer
during the Jazz Dance World Congress '96 in Washington, D.C.
1995
- More than 4,000 Jazzercise enthusiasts attend Jazzerjam San Diego '95.
Personal Touch Jazzercise and Musical Chairs program debut and receive
rave reviews.
1993
- Jazzerjam Orlando '93, a four-day fitness extravaganza, attracted nearly
4,000 instructors and customers.
1991
- President George Bush and Arnold Schwarzenegger invite Judi to participate
in the "Great American Workout" at the White House promoting
National Fitness Month and children's fitness issues.
- Judi and 150 Jazzercisers participate in the U.S. Olympic Festival Opening
Ceremonies in Los Angeles.
- Jazzerjam Las Vegas '91, a three-day fitness event, brought together
nearly 5,000 customers and instructors for fun, non stop workout classes
and Las Vegas entertainment.
1990
- The People to People Citizen's Ambassador Program invites Judi to join
a team of U.S. health and fitness specialists for a two week visit to the
Soviet Union.
1989
- Jazzerjam Chicago '89 brings 6,300 Jazzercise customers and instructors
together for a three day health & beauty expo and convention honoring
Judi's 20th year in the fitness industry. The event ended with Judi leading
all participants in the world's largest aerobic dance class ever.
1987
- Jazzercise instructor convention in Orlando, Florida draws 800 participants.
- Judi and 300 Jazzercise instructors participate in the closing ceremonies
of the Statue of Liberty dedication.
1984
- Jazzercise instructors participate in the Opening Ceremonies of the XXIIIrd
Olympiad in Los Angeles, California.
- Judi is a member of the Olympic Torch Run relay in Oceanside, California.
1982
- 5,000 Jazzercise customers and instructors gather at Universal Studios
to celebrate the success of the "Jazzercise" gold album (produced 1982).
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