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JAZZERCISE ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH CHERYL BURKE

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CARLSBAD, CA-- (June 22, 2009) – Jazzercise, the world’s leading dance fitness program, announced today a partnership with Cheryl Burke. Burke, professional dancer and two-time winner of the popular ABC TV show “Dancing with the Stars,” will serve as a Jazzercise spokesperson in a variety of marketing campaigns.

"We believe a partnership between Jazzercise and Cheryl Burke drives a compelling message of health and fitness to women of all ages,” said Jazzercise founder and President/CEO Judi Sheppard Missett. “Additionally, it spotlights the powerful and fun way that dance enhances fitness levels leading to an active, healthy lifestyle."

The partnership includes TV and print ad campaigns, online programs and a featured Cheryl Burke for Fit Couture collection in the company’s Jazzertogs apparel catalog and online store at jazzercise.com.

“Dance provides a unique, fun and effective total body workout,” said Burke. “I look forward to working with Jazzercise to promote the value and importance of health and fitness. Jazzercise has proven that its dance-based program increases your fitness level and lifts your mood.”

Local Jazzercise instructor and owner of the Jazzercise Fitness Center in Stuart, Lisa Buss, is very excited about the partnership with Cheryl Burke. “Jazzercise has stayed a leader in fitness for 40 years by consistently introducing new programs that are fun and effective. By partnering with Cheryl Burke, Jazzercise reminds us all that fitness can be a fun priority.”

About Jazzercise

Judi Sheppard Missett, who turned her love of jazz dance into a worldwide dance exercise phenomenon, founded the Jazzercise dance fitness program in 1969. Judi and Jazzercise Executive Vice President Shanna Missett Nelson have advanced the business opportunities of women and men in the fitness industry by growing the program into an international franchise business that today, hosts a network of 7,500 instructors teaching more than 32,000 classes weekly in 32 countries.

The workout program, which offers a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, and cardio box movements, has positively affected millions of people worldwide. Benefits include increased cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility, as well as an overall "feel good" factor. Additional Jazzercise programs include Junior Jazzercise, Jazzercise Lite and Personal Touch.

The Jazzercise Fitness Center in Martin County offers 29 classes each week to fit your schedule. For more information, call Lisa at 772-215-7123 or visit jazzerbus.com, or go to jazzercise.com or call (800)FIT-IS-IT.