While Jazzercise is often thought of as part of the '80s aerobics boom, it actually began before that. The program was founded in 1969 by Judi Sheppard Missett, a dance teacher in Chicago.

Founded in 1969 by professional dancer Judi Sheppard Missett, Jazzercise remains the original group fitness class for women.

Judi Sheppard Missett and her jazz moves in her 80s: "Shape Up with Jazzercise" workout video. Image credits: retrofever2743 #11 Getting Fit With Denise Austin On Espn (Winter 1988) ...

More than 50 years after Jazzercise launched, the dance fitness franchise is still thriving — and so is its 80-year-old founder, Judi Sheppard Missett. At 80, Jazzercise's founder is thriving.

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It’s been 56 years since Judi Sheppard Missett founded the dance-based fitness program Jazzercise in 1969. Created before women could legally get a credit card, Jazzercise has long been a place ...

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When Judi Sheppard Missett, 80, her daughter Shanna M. Nelson, 56, and Shanna's daughter Skyla Nelson, 22, are the trio of woman now running Jazzercise.

The founder of Jazzercise stays active and energized at age 80 by dancing and lifting weights. Judi Sheppard Missett says she's motivated by a drive to help others enjoy exercise. Her diet for ...