December 2011
EXTRA
Cheryl Burke, two-time Champion of "Dancing with the Stars" shares how much she loves Jazzercise and the new Latin Live by Jazzercise DVD.
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December, 2011
People Magazine
Cheryl Burke's Holiday Get Fit Tips include Jazzercise
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September 26, 2011
The New York Times
Professional dancers on “Dancing with the Stars” such as Cheryl Burke becoming more well known than their celebrity counterparts – check out Cheryl Burke apparel mention.

July, 2011
Fitness Magazine
Article features Jazzercise as a great way to burn off the calories following a delicious summer barbeque.
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June 27, 2011
People Magazine
Two-time "Dancing with the Stars" champion Cheryl Burke shares her fitness secrets – she does Jazzercise!
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June 23, 2011
MORE (FOX – Las Vegas)
Jazzercise Founder & CEO Judi Sheppard Missett and fitness enthusiasts at the Henderson Jazzercise Fitness Center were featured in a live segment to preview Jazz on the Strip, a Jazzercise On Location Fitness Convention at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. MORE reporter Claudine Grant interviewed Judi about Jazz on the Strip, as well as the past, present and future of the Jazzercise dance fitness program.
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June 15, 2011
EXTRA
Cheryl Burke shares her fitness secrets on hit TV show EXTRA.
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June 3, 2011
KTLA Morning News
Judi Sheppard Missett, Shanna Missett Nelson and two-time Dancing with the Stars Champion Cheryl Burke were joined by 35 Jazzercise instructors and customers at the Cheryl Burke Dance studio in Laguna Niguel, CA for live segments on the #1 Morning News program in Southern California. KTLA Reporter Allie MacKay interviewed Judi and Cheryl about the benefits of Jazzercise while the class danced their way to a dynamic demo of the world's leading dance fitness program.
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June 2011
Entrepreneur Startups Magazine
Jazzercise ranks #4 on Entrepreneur Magazine's low cost to start franchise list. The June issue also features an article highlighting the sustainability and growth of Jazzercise, the different types of Jazzercise franchises available, and steps to become a Jazzercise instructor.
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June 2011
Cooking Light Magazine
In an article about getting stronger, Jazzercise is highlighted as an effective and fun workout that incorporates strength training elements.
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May 26, 2011
NBC News
Jazzercise was showcased on NBC News as a fun, high impact and total body workout that has stood the test of time and continues to evolve. The clip shows that all ages and fitness levels can take Jazzercise and reap the healthy rewards that a 60-minute class has to offer.
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May 2, 2011
San Diego Union Tribune
Jazzercise was named one of San Diego's top brands. The top 100 list was assembled by San Diego historians, civic leaders and advertising executives and headed by the San Diego Ad Club.
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April 19, 2011
Sonoran Living Live (ABC - Phoenix)
Phoenix area Jazzercise instructors were at the ABC 15 studios in Phoenix to talk about the benefits of dance fitness. The instructor quartet also demonstrated Jazzercise before a live studio audience.
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April 11, 2011
Seventeen Magazine
Chelsea Tirrell, Seventeen Features intern and Jazzercise instructor, writes about her experience as a newly certified Jazzercise instructor at age 19. She mentions that she loved taking Jazzercise so much, that she went from customer to instructor in one year and lost her college "freshman 15 pounds" as a result. As a newly certified Jazzercise instructor, she now gets paid to workout and do what she loves!
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April 1, 2011
CNN.com
Jazzercise is featured on CNN.com’s Health channel in an article highlighting fitness trends. Jazzercise is cited as a workout that has been popular for years because of its choreography, music and social aspects.
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March 28, 2011
Morning News (CBS - San Diego)
CBS San Diego (Channel 8) weather reporter Kimberly King reported live for from the Jazzercise La Costa Fitness Center in Carlsbad, Calif. Kimberly interviewed Jazzercise Founder & CEO Judi Sheppard Missett and Jazzercise President Shanna Missett Nelson. A full class of Jazzercise enthusiasts took part in a mega two hour class for the duration of the live reports.
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March, 2011
Shape Magazine
SHAPE Magazine responds to a reader's question about the effectiveness of the Jazzercise program. The magazine's fitness director points out the many attributes of Jazzercise, noting that the program continues to be a total body transformer. Jazzercise founder and CEO Judi Sheppard Missett discusses the evolution of Jazzercise.
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March 8, 2011
"Glee" (FOX)
Guest star Gwyneth Paltrow led a mock Jazzercise class for the faculty at McKinley High. This was the second time Jazzercise has been mentioned on the FOX hit TV show.
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March, 2011
Enterprising Women Magazine
Jazzercise founder & CEO Judi Sheppard Missett is featured on the cover of Enterprising Women, a leading source for current and future women entrepreneurs and business owners. In the article, Judi shares her tips to running a successful business. She also highlights the connection of having a positive outlook and being a successful entrepreneur.
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February 7, 2011
San Diego Business Journal
Jazzercise Founder & CEO Judi Sheppard Missett was featured in the San Diego Business Journal. The article highlights the Jazzercise legacy as well as the company's continued growth and its current status in San Diego County.
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January 24, 2011
Morning News (NBC – San Diego)
Jazzercise Founder & CEO Judi Sheppard Missett was joined by three San Diego area Jazzercise instructors live at the NBC San Diego studios. Judi discussed the benefits of exercise and dance fitness and promoted the Jazzercise 1 Day Sale. The instructor trio demonstrated a brand new Jazzercise routine to the music of Britney Spears.

January 5, 2011
"Good Morning San Diego" KUSI-TV
Judi Sheppard Missett, Shanna Missett Nelson and a large group of Jazzercise instructors and customers showed KUSI reporter Brad Perry what it takes to get in shape for the New Year. Judi and Shanna provided tips for viewers on how to keep their New Year's fitness resolutions. Brad joined the group as they worked out to the latest Jazzercise routines. Segments were live from the Jazzercise South Bay Fitness Center in Bonita, Calif. Portions of the segment were replayed on the KUSI News at 6 & 10 pm.

January 2011
Franchise Times
Jazzercise is featured in Franchise Focus section of monthly magazine. Jazzercise founder Judi Sheppard Missett and VP of U.S. Sales, Kelly Sweeney discuss the growth of Jazzercise as a top fitness franchise opportunity as well as the increase of Jazzercise fitness centers throughout the U.S.

January 2011
Entrepreneur Magazine
Jazzercise is the #1 Fitness Business on Entrepreneur Magazine's prestigious Franchise 500 list for 2011. Jazzercise ranked #17 overall on the Franchise 500 list. Additional Entrepreneur rankings for Jazzercise include: #4 in Top Home-Based Franchises; #4 in Low Cost Franchises; #15 in Global Franchises; and #21 in Fastest Growing Franchises.

November 8, 2010
San Jose Mercury News
As part of her series on "Trimming Trends," San Francisco Bay area reporter Laura Casey worked out at a Jazzercise class in San Ramon, Calif. In the article, she discusses the evolution of the Jazzercise program as well her personal experience taking Jazzercise.
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October 31, 2010
MSN.com
MSN featured Jazzercise Founder & CEO Judi Sheppard Missett in an article about fitness gurus.

October 13, 2010
The Desert Sun
In an article featured in Palm Springs, Calif. Desert Sun, Jazzercise instructor Patti Werry talks about how she has been keeping folks fit while having fun for 20 years.
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September 21, 2010
USA Today
“Dancing pro Cheryl Burke signs on for more Jazzercise” was the headline in USA Today. The article discusses the partnership between Jazzercise and Cheryl, and her role as Jazzercise spokesperson through 2011. Click here to read entire article.
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August 29, 2010
San Diego Union Tribune
Jazzercise was voted by San Diego Union Tribune readers as San Diego’s Best Alternative Dance Studio.
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August 25, 2010
FOX 5 (San Diego)
Jazzercise spokesperson and “Dancing with the Stars” two-time champion Cheryl Burke was at the Jazzercise corporate office to shoot new video and still photography for upcoming Jazzercise marketing campaigns. FOX 5 San Diego interviewed Cheryl at the shoot about the importance of health and fitness as well as her relationship with Jazzercise.

August 10, 2010
Kiplinger Magazine
Jazzercise VP of U.S. Sales Kelly Sweeney was interviewed for an article about the hot trend of home-based businesses. Jazzercise was highlighted in the top 10 of fastest growing home-based franchises by Kiplinger.
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July 29, 2010
FOX 5 Morning News – San Diego
Jazzercise President Shanna Missett Nelson and a dozen Jazzercise instructors from the La Costa and Oceanside, Calif. Jazzercise centers celebrate National Dance Day with the anchors at FOX 5 Morning News.
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June 28, 2010
People Magazine
Cheryl Burke is featured in People’s 50 most amazing bodies. She credits Jazzercise with keeping her in shape.
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June 2010
Be Fit and Healthy
Christina Yap, Jazzercise manager and trainer in Malaysia, is featured in an article focusing on fit and healthy tips for kids.
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June 8, 2010
Orange County Register
Judi Sheppard Missett, Shanna Missett Nelson and a bevy of Jazzercise instructors attended Cheryl Burke Dance Studio’s one year anniversary in Laguna Niguel, Calif.
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May/June 2010
Carlsbad Magazine
The legacy of Jazzercise Founder and CEO Judi Sheppard Missett is profiled in Carlsbad Magazine. From the early days of the company to the opening of a new Jazzercise Center in La Costa, Calif., in May, Judi discusses what keeps the world’s leading dance fitness program going strong.
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May 25, 2010
NBC San Diego
Judi Sheppard Missett and Shanna Missett Nelson discuss National Fitness Month, Jazzercise Back in the Swing fundraising classes and the positive impact of Jazzercise - live on NBC San Diego’s morning news.
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May 24, 2010
Forbes Woman
Jazzercise Founder and CEO Judi Sheppard Missett was among 21 women entrepreneurs who revealed their favorite business books.
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May 11, 2010
“Glee”
Jazzercise was part of Sue Sylvester’s wacky conversation with Olivia Newton-John on the FOX hit TV show.
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May 10, 2010
In Touch Weekly
Two-time “Dancing with the Stars” champion Cheryl Burke shares her weight loss secrets, which include Jazzercise.
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May 5, 2010
ABC-7 News (Chicago)
ABC 7 reporter Roz Varon attended a Chicago area Back in the Swing fundraising class to learn more about the partnership between Jazzercise and Back in the Swing, an organization dedicated to supporting breast cancer survivorship programs. Roz interviewed Jazzercise instructor (and breast cancer survivor) Karen Eisentraut and other breast cancer survivors taking part in the class.
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May 2010
Women’s Day
Women’s Day magazine includes Jazzercise in its list of fun ways to get in shape!
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May 2010
WebMd
In an article titled, “Exercise for Energy: Workouts that Work,” Jazzercise is highlighted as a workout that combines music and movement that can induce a state of calm energy that is so healthy.
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May 2010
Southwest Airlines’ Spirit Magazine
Spirit Magazine features “multitasker” Roxanne Wilson, who teaches Jazzercise in Austin, TX among many other professional pursuits.
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April 2010
Complete Woman Magazine
Philadelphia area Jazzercise customer Cary Devers lost more than 100 pounds incorporating regular Jazzercise classes into her weight loss regimen. Complete Woman Magazine chronicles Cary's journey to a healthier lifestyle.
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March 25, 2010
“Sunrise” - Australia
Jazzercise Australia 30th Anniversary Jubilee was highlighted on “Sunrise,” Australia’s #1 national morning show. Jazzercise Founder/CEO Judi Sheppard Missett was joined by company VP of International Kenny Harvey, Australia District Manager Rich Mundy, Manager of Franchise Quality Jennifer Colaner and many Australian Jazzercise instructors. The group did a Jazzercise demo and was joined by popular weatherman Grant Denyer, who added his eccentric style to the segment.

March 25, 2010
“Better Mornings” (CBS-Atlanta)
“Better Mornings” Good Deeds segment featured Jazzerthon for the Cure which raised more than $190,000 to support Komen Atlanta’s mission to enable women to detect and survive breast cancer. The eighth annual Jazzerthon for the Cure was held on Valentine’s Day at the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead and included three consecutive high energy group fitness classes featuring Jazzercise instructors and customers from throughout the state of Georgia. All totaled, Jazzerthon for the Cure has raised more than $1.3 million for Komen Atlanta since 2003.

March, 2010
Mile High Sports Magazine
Jazzercise Founder/CEO Judi Sheppard Missett is featured in an article titled “Body Shots – a toast to Colorado’s most heavenly bodies.”

February 19, 2010
“FOX 5 Morning News” (FOX, San Diego)
Judi Sheppard Missett, Junior Jazzercise Coordinator Joan Missett Gambill and 15 San Diego area Junior Jazzercisers were featured on FOX 5 “Fitness Friday.” The Juniors did a Jazzercise demo in the FOX 5 studio back lot and reporter Raoul Martinez interviewed Judi and Joan about the importance of physical fitness for children.

February
Prevention Magazine
Dancin’ Abs by Jazzercise home DVD is featured in an article about best DVDs for shaping up and slimming down. Prevention’s fitness Director Michele Stanten and contributor Chris Freytag reveal their favorite fitness DVDs and name Dancin’ Abs the “best workout that doesn’t feel like one.”

February
MSN.com
MSN.com ran the Prevention Magazine article on the fitness section of their Web site. They refer to Dancin’ Abs as one of “five new workout DVDs you will love.”

January 10, 2010
“FOX 5 Morning News” (FOX, San Diego)
Judi, Shanna and local Jazzercise instructors demonstrated the world’s leading dance fitness program live at the FOX 5 studio back lot. Reporter Raoul Martinez interviewed Judi about the legacy of Jazzercise and Shanna led a “class” of Jazzercise instructors. The segment was FOX 5’s first “fitness Friday” of 2010.

January 4, 2010
“Good Morning San Diego” (KUSI-TV)
KUSI on location reporter Mike Castellucci kicked off 2010 with his first live report from the Jazzercise Fitness Center in Oceanside. Mike’s seven live hits focused on Jazzercise as a great program to meet New Year’s Resolution goals of getting in shape. Mike interviewed Judi and Shanna and a packed class worked out during the early morning hours.

December 21, 2009
Entrepreneur Magazine
Jazzercise soared into the top 20 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s prestigious Franchise 500 list for 2010. Jazzercise climbed 24 spots from last year, one of the biggest jumps of any company in last year’s top 50. Additional Entrepreneur rankings for Jazzercise include: #5 in Top Home-Based Franchises; #6 in Low Cost Franchises; #14 in Global Franchises; and #17 in Fastest Growing Franchises.

November 6, 2009
WGN Morning News (Chicago)
Judi Sheppard Missett, Shanna Missett Nelson and three Jazzercise instructors were featured on the WGN Morning News in Chicago. The segment focused on the Jazzercise 40th Anniversary celebration that was held at Chicago's Union Station the following day. Judi discussed her roots of Jazzercise in Chicago and Shanna and Jazzercise did a demo in the station's newsroom.

October 12, 2009
KSHB-TV (NBC Kansas City)
Judi Sheppard Missett was featured teaching Jazzercise at the Overland Park, KS Jazzercise Center. Judi discussed the popularity of Jazzercise in Kansas City as well as the role that exercise plays in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

October 1, 2009
CNN Español
A Jazzercise center in Atlanta was featured on CNN Español. The segment discussed the benefits of Jazzercise as well as the legacy of the world’s leading dance fitness program.

September 28, 2009
FOX 2 This Morning (Detroit)
Judi Sheppard Missett and three Detroit area Jazzercise instructors appeared live in studio on “FOX 2 This Morning.” Judi was interviewed about how she began Jazzercise and the impact that the program has had around the world. Judi and Detroit area instructors Jen Nulson, Teri Shaffer and Karrie Bixler did a Jazzercise demo showcasing the fusion of movements included in a Jazzercise class.

September, 2009
Inc.
Jazzercise founder/CEO Judi Sheppard Missett was featured in the Franchise 500 issue of Inc. Magazine. In an article entitled, “Masters of Franchising,” Judi discusses how she began Jazzercise and her continued passion for doing what she loves every day. Other franchises featured in the article include McDonald’s, Jiffy Lube and Aamco.

August 3, 2009
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Writer Cindy Wolff asked readers to send in suggested workouts for her to go to in the Memphis area. She was flooded with emails recommending Jazzercise, so she took a class in late July and wrote two articles about her experience. She attended class at a new Jazzercise Center in Germantown, TN and wrote that the class left her energized, in a good mood because she could dance and had fun.

July 27, 2009
GSN Live
Game Show Network Live (GSN) host Jay Rodriguez recommended that one of the show’s contributors visit his aunt, Bunnie Rodriguez’s Jazzercise class in Long Island, New York. The segment features him taking class and Bunnie giving him a tutorial on how to do Jazzercise movements.

June 27, 2009
KMIR-TV (NBC, Palm Springs)
The Palm Springs NBC affiliate sent a crew to Jazzercise Spa Getaway in La Quinta to get footage of more than 800 Jazzercise enthusiasts participating in group Jazzercise classes. The segment included an interview with Kenny Harvey, Jazzercise Vice President of International and Corporate Events.

June 26, 2009
EZ-103 FM (Palm Springs)
Judi Sheppard Missett was interviewed live on the morning radio show to discuss Jazzercise in the Coachella Valley and Jazzercise Spa Getaway in nearby La Quinta.

June 25, 2009
KPSP-TV (CBS, Palm Springs)
Channel 2 in Palm Springs shot live from a Jazzercise class in Palm Desert, Calif.  The morning show segments featured interviews with Judi Sheppard Missett and class footage of more than 50 fitness enthusiasts taking part in a Jazzercise workout led by Shanna Missett Nelson and Rich Mundy.

June 24, 2009
Self.com
Self Magazine’s Web site featured an article announcing the partnership between Jazzercise and Cheryl Burke, two-time champion of “Dancing with the Stars.” 

June 21, 2009
Desert Sun
Judi Sheppard Missett was featured in the newspaper’s CEO profile. The article highlighted Judi’s legacy in the fitness industry as well as the history and success of Jazzercise.

May 2009
IDEA Fitness Journal
Jazzercise founder/CEO Judi Sheppard Missett and Executive Vice President Shanna Missett Nelson are featured in an article titled – “Mother-Daughter Inspired Fitness.”  The article discusses Shanna’s inspiration to work side-by-side with her mom as well as their working relationship at Jazzercise.

May 2, 2009
“Suze Orman Show” (CNBC)
As part of the program’s “Can I Afford It” segment, Jazzercise trainee Anna Swartz from Albuquerque asked financial advisor Suze Orman if she could afford a Jazzercise franchise taking into consideration her personal financial status and the $1,000 franchise fee. Suze gave her a stamp of approval to move forward with becoming a franchisee.

April
Image Magazine
Jazzercise Founder & CEO Judi Sheppard Missett was featured in Image Magazine in Southern California. The article highlights the roots of Jazzercise as well as its current popularity and Judi’s vision for the future.

March 14, 2009
Denver Post
In an article titled, “Exercise Girl Has Last Laugh,” Jazzercise Founder & CEO Judi Sheppard Missett discusses how she began Jazzercise, the importance of health and fitness, and her visions for the future of the company. The article also appeared on the Dow Jones Web site and chronicled her speech at ACG in Denver.

March 11, 2009
KUSA (NBC), Ch. 9 – Denver
Jazzercise Founder & CEO Judi Sheppard Missett appeared live on the morning news to discuss the business of Jazzercise. The interview was a prelude to her speech at the Association for Corporate Growth in Denver.

Mile High Sports Magazine
The “Adventure Guy” attended a Boulder, Colorado Jazzercise class and reported about his Jazzercise experience. He found the workout to be intense, fun and varied, and recommended it highly.

March 1, 2009
MSNBC
MSNBC report, “Profit Margin: Franchise Fever” cites Jazzercise in its top 5 list of proven franchises that provide growth opportunity. Watch the segment now.

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February 18, 2009
“Better Mornings” (CBS- Atlanta)
Jazzercise Founder and President/CEO Judi Sheppard Missett and more than 75 Atlanta area Jazzercise instructors and customers appeared on the morning show. The station broadcast live from the Sandy Springs Jazzercise Center in Atlanta. Reporter Sarah Parker interviewed Judi and joined in on the fun, taking part in the Jazzercise class.

February 16, 2009
Atlanta Journal Constitution
A front page story featured the February 18 Jazzerthon held at the Ritz-Carlton in Atlanta. More than 500 Jazzercise enthusiasts were in attendance and more than $170,000 was raised for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

January, 2009
Entrepreneur Magazine
Jazzercise ranked #42 overall on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 list for 2009.  Additionally, the company ranked #7 in fastest-growing franchises, #8 in both low cost and top home based franchises and #37 on America’s top global franchises.

January, 2009
Enterprising Women Magazine
Jazzercise founder and CEO Judi Sheppard Missett was featured in an article entitled “Sustaining Your Business in an Economic Slowdown.”  Judi discussed the importance of evolution and change in order to sustain growth.

January 27, 2009
WUSA-TV (CBS, Washington, DC)
Jazzercise District Manager Robin Nistle and Washington DC area instructors appeared in studio on “9 News Now.”  The anchor interviewed Robin about the importance of health and fitness as well as the legacy of Jazzercise in the Washington DC area. The trio also did a Jazzercise demo.