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Describe yourself as an instructor – My passion for fitness / health and mental well being and the need to share that with my students I feel has helped me become the instructor I am today. My ability to Communicate and interact with customers regardless of age and fitness levels, making sure every workout is fun and energetic and most importantly a positive experience! What do your customers say about you as an instructor – Energetic and funny, inspirational / motivating!

# of years teaching – 40 years! I was introduced to Jazzercise in September 1979 in Panama City, Florida, Jazzercise was in it’s 10 th year! I took the Jazzercise instructor workshop April 1 st , 1980 and immediately opened up classes and taught 12 classes per week, two years later my husband was assigned to RAF Alconbury, England, Jazzercise at that time had not been heard of here in the UK! Once we had settled I started to set up classes, October 1983 I opened up classes in St, Ives and in 1985 opened up classes in Cambridge. February 1987 Jazzercise Inc appointed me as the District Manager and trainer for the UK, my job then was to spread Jazzercise throughout the UK by offering instructor training workshops, I retired my DM position in December 2017 at which time we had over 250 instructors teaching over 800 classes per week throughout the UK!

# of years Jazzercising – 41yrs

Day Job – Full time 100% Jazzercise / I own and manage classes in Cambridge / Eddington / Longstanton / St, Ives / Hartford and Stukeley

Kids/Pets – Two children Darren and Michelle, both living in Orlando Florida. Other hobbies – Knit (or try to knit!) - Cooking , I love to try new recipes – chilling out watching my favourite T.V shows.

What got you into Jazzercise?After watching a Jazzercise demo dispay my friends and I decided we wanted to go along to a class and try it out, after our first class we were hooked! The instructor was both funny and motivating, she captured us all, six months later she talked me into taking a Jazzercise workshop to become a Jazzercise instructor!

Something unique about you/or something people wouldn’t expect – At the age of 12 I became part of the Duke Of Edinburgh Awards at my school, acting was part of my curriculum for the awards, I joined a local amateur drama group, I became hooked and obsessed with becoming an actress! At the age of 18 I had secured a job as a nanny for a family on Long Island NewYork, my goal was to work my way across the U.S to Hollywood where I was determined I would be discovered and become a famous film star (how naïve was I!). After 4 months of landing in NewYork I met my husband, two years later we were married (never made it to Hollywood!).

Favourite class Format – Dance Mixx – Interval Dance Mixx – all Fusion Formats.

Regularly Teaches -St, Ives – Mon 7:00pm / Wed 7:30pm, Cambridge – Tues 7:30pm, Eddington – Wed 10:00am

Describe yourself as an instructor - I like to think I'm a great motivator and aim to inspire our customers to become the best version of themselves through this fantastic, fun, fitness program.

What do customers say about you as an instructor? - Customers like my grace and poise - I try to be a perfectionist but can also laugh at myself when I'm not! They also love my singing haha!

#of years teaching - Teaching since 27 Apr 13 = almost 7 years

# of years Jazzercising - Jazzing since 2011 (Jazzercise NE Fife Scotland)

Day job - Warrant Officer, Royal Air Force - 32 years

Kids/Pets - 2 kids - Callum 23 and Ellie 16, Henry the Border Collie and also Bovril and Bisto our dutch rabbits.

Other hobbies - Other hobbies included running and with 4 marathons under my belt I now stick to the odd trail run with Henry, currently studying Sports Massage Therapy and Nutrition.

What got you into Jazzercise - It was always wet and windy in when I lived in Scotland and so one day I decided to take a Jazzercise (NE Fife) class instead of running club....been hooked ever since!

Something unique about you or something people wouldn’t expect - People are always shocked when they realise I am a Military, working Mum and have done operational tours in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Falklands (twice!) However they are more impressed I was an owner and taught Jazzercise in Cyprus!

Favouritie format - Strike or Strength

Regularly teaches - Stukeley – Alternating Sat 9:00 & 10:05 am

Describe yourself as an instructor -  I love it when you think about me the day after class because you have that muscle ache we all love so much! I probably sing too much, and I love to chat about life to distract from how hard you're working - I promise it makes you work harder.

Years of teaching -  Not even one yet! I just qualified this year while on Maternity leave.

# of years Jazzercising - 10.

Day Job – I currenly do the admin for the maintenance department in one of the schools in Cambridge.

Kids/Pets -  I have 2 girls - Collette who is 3 and Daphne who is 9 months. They both also love to jazzercise. I also have a husband - does he count as a kid also!?

Other hobbies -   I don't have time for a lot of other hobbies, but I do try to spend time with my friends and my husband (without children) as often as I can, and I love to read.

What got you into Jazzercise -  I accidentally went to a jazzercise class when I was living in Bristol, thinking it was a different work out class. I didn't feel like I could leave the class once it had started - and I am so glad. I never looked back! something unique about you: I spent a summer working for Disney in Walt Disney World while I was at University. It was the best experience.

Favourite class format -  I love flip fusion, but my favourite is Dance Mixx.

Regularly teaches - Lonstanton Wednesday

What would customer say about me: I sing too much! Vary formats weekly. Friendly and always offers lower options.

Years of teaching: 2 years

Years of jazzercise: 3 years

Day job: client services manager

Kids/pets: I have a fur child called Stanley who gets very cross when I practise routines at home.

Other hobbies: I enjoy going to the theatre, the gym and long walks with Stanley.

What got you into jazzercise: my mum!

Something unique about you: my sister is also a jazzercise instructor, just to get my dad involved now!

Favourite class format: I danced from a very young age so dancemixx is always going to be a winner for me and interval dance mixx is my favourite , really pushes that heart rate!

Regularly teaches -Longstanton – Mon / Wed – 7:30pm / Sat – 9:30am

Describe yourself as an instructor – Enthusiastic and committed to supporting our community of students. Keen to help people improve their fitness and wellbeing, from wherever they are in their fitness journey. I am a huge advocate for breaking the taboos around mental health and embracing exercise as a valuable supportive tool. I am passionate about Jazzercise being a safe space where that hour is yours, a time to have fun and dance to music amongst friends.

What do your customers say about you as an instructor? That i’m fun, pretty weird, passionate about what i do, caring, approachable, welcoming, motivating. One recent students feedback ‘We can see the time and effort that goes into putting together such an enthusiastic and energetic class. We look up to you and admire you’

# of years teaching - 3 years

# of years Jazzercising - 4! Once I started, the passion grew and a year later I was teaching!

Day Job – Senior Transformation Advisor with Cambs County Council. Working on innovative and creative ways to help shape the way we work now and for the future with the community at our forefront!

Pets - 3 tabby cats, small, medium and giant!

Other hobbies - When I’m not Jazzercising, I enjoy relaxing with my husband, playing games (I’m getting pretty good on the PS4!) and arts and crafts! My mum and I are trying to do our bit for the planet and make signs and crafts from reclaimed materials!

What got you into Jazzercise? I saw an advert on Facebook, I knew nothing of Jazzercise before that but I was wanting to get in shape for my wedding. From my first class I wondered where it had been all my life! The great friends I made there and music had me coming back each class

Something unique about you/or something people wouldn’t expect – I have size 3 feet, I’m a vegan and I collect rocks!

Favourite class Format - Dance Mixx and Fusion, but all the formats are great fun so I like to mix it up!

Regularly teaches -Hartford – Mon / Thurs – 7:00pm

Describe yourself as an instructor:I teach around 3 classes a week, I always bring fun, motivation and energy to class. I have strong clear movements and the instructions to match so no matter what the students level of fitness I can tailor the class to suit their individual ability.   

What do your customers say about you as an instructor:I have been known to be called the Duracell bunny on more than one occasion.The students often say I have worked parts of them they didn’t know they had.

# of years teaching - 9 years 

# of years Jazzercising - 18 years 

Day Job – Head Nurse at a private dental practice  

Kids/Pets - No kids or pets but my husband does own an independent pet shop in Cambridge  

Other hobbies - Shopping and going for lunch with my girlfriends 

What got you into Jazzercise:My mum, as she is an instructor and class owner herself.  Although I needed a little extra push when it came to getting up on the stage  

Something unique about you/or something people wouldn’t expect:I have national diploma in performing arts and an NVQ level 2 in hair and beauty 

Favourite class Format – Dancemix

Regularly teaches -Cambridge – Thurs 7:30pm & Alternating Sat 9:30am

Describe yourself as an instructor - I like to challenge myself and my customers with new routines and varied movements but only enough to keep us all on our toes without getting too lost.

What do your customers say about you as an instructor? Friendly and professional with a hint of humour especially when it gets tough!

Number of years Teaching - I qualified in September 2018 so just over 6 months

Number of years Jazzercising - I originally started Jazzing about 12 years ago, had a break when I got married and had kids then got back into it about 18 months ago. Didn’t realise how much I missed it until I came back!

Day Job - I have worked for a local building society for over 12 years and am a sales director for my Husband’s business.

Kids/ Pets - 2 kids and 2 cats- All Boys!!!

Other Hobbies - Gardening (even though I’m useless at it) and Eating, nom!

What got you into Jazzercise? My Mum! We’ve always Jazzed together- now she’s my customer cheering me on from the back row. 

Something Unique - I grew up dancing and once auditioned for the Royal Ballet, I also danced with Paul Daniels.

Fav Class Format - Interval Dance Mixx

Reg classes taught - Stukeley – Alternating Sat 9:00 & 10:05am

Describe yourself as an instructor - I am a confident instructor that believes in getting the best out of customers by motivation, encouragement and having fun whilst in class. I like to think that my passion for Jazzercise shines through in my classes.

What do customers say about me as an instructor - that I encourage and motivate customers no matter what age, or level of fitness. As a instructor I am there to give you the best workout that I can, whilst being non judgemental, with a a good sense of humour. Apparently i am gobby (what ever that means, lol)

Number of years of teaching - 30 years

Number of year of Jazzercise - 35 years, obviously I was a baby then….

Day job - Payroll administrator, desk job and stressful hence the need to Jazzercise.

Kids, pets - 2 children (well 3, if you include my husband) and 3 gorgeous grandchildren.

Other hobbies - Spending time with my grandchildren, especially baking with them. Mine and my husband passion is motorbikes (especially my husband’s) we love touring this country with our bikes and travelling abroad on our Harley Davidson. Apart from Jazzercise my stress relief is cooking.

What got me into Jazzercise - Tina Chasse (instructor and mentor) I just wanted to be like her. She told me what she did and said come and try Jazzercise, I was hooked.

Something unique about me - I’ll get back to you on that one!!! I have started attending adult Ballet classes as never took ballet as a child, just goes to show you don’t need to be a dancer to enjoy all the benefits of Jazzercise.

Favourite class format - I love all the formats, but if I am honest with myself it would be a strength class.

Describe yourself as an instructor –Dance was a passion of mine from a young age and so when instructing I love dancing and singing along to the tracks to get those endorphins going. As an educator I love motivating and encouraging others to get everything out of their workout whilst maintaining a feel-good party vibe!

What do your customers say about you as an instructor?As a substitute instructor I get to pop along to many different locations to teach. This is fantastic as I get to meet many different customers. I think I’m memorable not only for my (dreadful) singing but also my motivational style and my infectious smile.

# of years teaching –I qualified as an Instructor in 2018 and I’m now into my second year of teaching.

# of years Jazzercising –My first class as a student was back in 2014 so this is my 6th year, but it feels like it’s been part of my life for much longer!

Day Job –  I qualified as a Primary School Teacher back in 2009 and have been teaching in Cambridgeshire schools ever since.

When not Jazzercising I’m usually doing something active like walking, running or hitting the gym. I have long working days so love spending my down-time hanging out with the husband or catching up with friends, usually involving cake!

What got you into Jazzercise? My Mum had been hinting at me joining her in class for a very long time and then when a January promotion came up that gave her a guest pass for a free month of classes I couldn’t resist any longer, by the end of the second week I was hooked! Now both my sister Heidi and I are Instructors so it really is a family thing for me!

Something unique about you/or something people wouldn' expect;I used to want to be an archaeologist when I was younger, favouring the Time Team programme and I still have a really geeky side so love reading about the past and visiting places to be a total tourist.

Favourite class Format – Dance Mixx – All Fusion and Interval Formats

Regularly teaches -Provides cover for classes all locations as needed

Yes this could be you!

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