instructors

Laurie has been a certified licensed Jazzercise instructor since September 1984. Her dance background includes many years of classical ballet. She has a B.S. degree in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry, which included many years of anatomy and physiology studies. Jazzercise, Inc. requires that each instructor maintain a level of continuous education in line with the current science and industry of aerobic dance and exercise in general.

Jazzercise, Inc. also provides the instructor with continual information on dance technique, physiology, and anatomy.

Laurie has been certified in CPR and first-aide since 1980 (certification must be renewed annually).

Laurie is also a Workshop Trainer and Quality Coordinator for Jazzercise Inc. As a trainer for Jazzercise Inc., her responsibilies include screening, auditioning, training, and certifiying new Jazzercise instructors. As a Quality Coordinator, Laurie is responsible for ensuring the quality of Jazzercise classes in the Greater Bay Area and beyond.

Christine was certified as a Jazzercise instructor in January of 1995. She has been an associate instructor since then for the Tri-City Jazzercise Fitness Center.
She has a B.S. degree in Ergonomics and is also a registered Physical Therapist with a private practice in the Tri-City area. Her specialty is neuromuscular rehabilitation, but she also has an extensive background in physiology, anatomy, and kinesiology that she incorporates into her Jazzercise classes.

Bliss was recently certified as a Jazzercise instructor in June 2007, and has been a Jazzercise student for 10 years. She is excited about teaching at the Center. Bliss has studied all forms of dance and was a dance major at U.C. Irvine. Her dance background is what attracted her to Jazzercise. For over 20 years Bliss has worked as a litigation legal secretary and presently works for a boutique law firm in San Francisco. She also enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, reading, watching movies, and going to B&B’s with her husband.

Betty was certified in 2000 after being a Jazzercise student for 7 years. She graduated from San Diego State University with a B.A. in Criminal Justice. She has worked with the U.S. Attorneys Office, San Diego Police Department, and was a litigation paralegal. She has shown Hunter/Jumpers for 15 years. She loves to snow ski and go to the beach. When she's not teaching, you'll find her with her husband and 3 children playing tennis, riding horses, playing soccer, dancing and running.

Welcome to Jacelyn Lee, one of our newest certified instructor here at the Tri-City Jazzercise Fitness Center! Jacelyn a.k.a Jacy, has loved dancing since she could walk. At an early age she competed in Tap and Jazz dancing. She became a Jazzercise fanatic in January 2008. In June of 2008, she became a certified Jazzercise instructor. She has two boys Gavin and Ethan that motivate her to be a healthy role model. She also loves to cook.

Annette is extremely excited to join the Newark Center as a Jazzercise Instructor. She have a huge passion for dance. She began her competitive dance career in early childhood studying jazz, ballet and tap. At James Logan High School, she made the Varsity Colorguard her freshman year. She was also a member of the Advanced Dance Team She conitnued her study of dance through college. Annette is married with 4 children, 3 boys and a girl. When she is not Jazzercising, you can find Annette fishing and boating with her family.

Lisa has been taking Jazzercise classes since 2006 and was certified as an instructor in August 2008. She has a degree in Economics and has home educated her two children (17 and 16 years old) since kindergarten. She enjoys hiking, backpacking, kayaking, skiing, snow camping and competitive volleyball. Her recent challenges include an 85- mile backpacking trip in New Mexico and hiking Half Dome in Yosemite. Lisa together with her husband and children are dedicated Scouters and always up for a new adventure in the outdoors!

Welcome Sarah! Sarah is our newest addition to our awesome Jazzercise Instructor Staff. Sarah has been Jazzercising most of her life. She has an extensive dance background. In college, she had the opportunity to perform in China with her dance team. Make sure to enjoy one of her classes soon!