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Fitness program, Jazzercise, Inc. You are cordially invited to
You are cordially invited to
High Tea
Reaches Golden Anniversary

by Jill Rumbley-Beam
udi Sheppard Missett created jazzercise in 1969 with a single
aerobic dance class based on classical jazz dance. Interest in High Tea
JJazzercise grew rapidly, especially when Sheppard Missett
moved the business to fitness mecca Southern California in 1971. Sharon Roseser, and Jill took her first
The first Jazzercise instructors were trained in 1970, and the business class and was smitten with the program. Jill asked, how can I teach
was franchised in 1983. By 1984, it was declared the 2nd fastest this program? Sharon informed her about the two-week process, and
growing franchise behind Domino’s Pizza. Jill attended the first workshop in Dallas, August of 1980. She was
unable to return in two weeks because of an obligation with the City
Today, the company boasts 8,300 franchisees in 32 countries and has of Dallas, where she was to chaperone
more than 200,000 patrons dancing children to the Jesse Owens games with Atlas Point at Prestonwood
with Atlas Point at Prestonwood
and sweating to its choreography each in Los Angeles, California. Well,
year. Jazzercise has touched millions it just so happened that there was a
of lives during the company’s 50- Jazzercise workshop going on at the
year history. same time in California and Jill was
Jazzercise hit Texas in 1979. able to finish her workshop. Jill now
Priscilla Dunckel was the first area teaches classes at the Lake Highlands
manager and was hired by Jazzercise, Jazzercise Center and also in Forney,
Inc. to find instructors for Texas. Texas, where she resides.
Cathy Renshaw was the first to be So why do these instructors continue Friday,
certified in 1979. She found out to be passionate about Jazzercise
about Jazzercise from her mom, who after 39 plus years? It’s because
lived in Poway, California. While the rewards are many! It’s a way to
Cathy was visiting her mom, they keep mentally and physically fit, May 10th
both attended a Jazzercise class, and it’s fun to give the gift of fitness
and Cathy knew right then and there to our students and watch them
she needed to be an instructor. The grow mentally and physically.
closest class, at this time, was in Above Photo Pictured Left to Right Jazzercise seems to attract good 3:00PM
Austin. Cathy drove down to Austin Lisa Cox-Cannon (Age 62) Cathy Renshaw (Age 61) people, and all four agree that
to become certified, and it cost her $45 Kathy Broussard (Age 68) Jill Rumbley-Beam (Age 64) the other benefit of teaching is
to become an instructor. Cathy now the amazing friendships that they
teaches in Sherman, Texas. have formed over so many years. Jazzercise brings overall positive
Kathy Broussard became certified in 1980. She was a former energy and a feeling that you can’t buy! The coined phrase Jazzercise
elementary school teacher who had a great passion for health and has been used for years and is all about fun, fitness, and friendship.
fitness. Kathy heard about Jazzercise from a teacher friend, the only Jazzercise believes you can create a stronger, healthier life through
class offered in her area was at Skyline Recreation Center, now Lake fitness. The company draws on a passion for motivating and Sip tea with new friends at Atlas Point’s spring high tea.
Highlands North Recreation Center. Kathy says it was love at first inspiring customers, instructors, and employees to live healthier,
“dance” and became certified; she went from being a shy student fitter lives. Jazzercise develops fun and effective routines and Enjoy fresh scones, finger sandwiches, a selection of fine
to an instructor. Kathy taught at many City of Dallas recreation products that enhance the well-being of people of all ages. Learn
centers, and now happily owns a Jazzercise Center in North Dallas. more about Jazzercise at www.jazzercise.com. teas and so much more. Door prizes during the event.

Lisa Cannon teaches Jazzercise in Denison, Texas but went to certify
in Albuquerque, New Mexico. At that time, the certification process
had changed. Anyone vying to be an instructor received 12 routines,
they had to learn the technique, the business, and all routines in Please RSVP by calling 469-296-5612. Space is Limited.
only two weeks before auditioning to be an instructor. Well her two
weeks were up, and she was to return to Albuquerque but low and
behold, she was a semi-finalist with her audition as a Dallas Cowboy
Cheerleader, so she was able to complete her certification in Dallas,
Texas. She now owns and teaches classes in Denison, Texas.
Jill Beam was working for the Dallas Parks and Recreation
Department when she discovered Jazzercise. In 1980, an instructor
by the name of Sharon Roseser walked into Kidd Springs Recreation
Center and said she would love to teach Jazzercise. Jill had been
teaching Jackie Sorenson Aerobic Dancing for a few years and was
intrigued to hear about Jazzercise. The City of Dallas contracted with 3033 EAST HEBRON PARKWAY CARROLLTON, TX 75010 capstonemanagement.com
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