June 24, 2008

Defense Of The Dance

I’ve about had enough of the bad jokes. Yesterday I told my friend in South Carolina that I was stopping in Greenville on my way to pick up Drew from camp, and that I thought I’d find a Jazzercise class there so I could work out after the butt-numbing ride. She wrote:

Jazzercise? Are you serious? That is SO 80’s. I thought you were so much cooler than that, but I guess I was wrong. If you can’t find a class I might have an old VHS tape of a class hanging around here, but you’ll have to bring your own leg warmers.

Ha ha. I’d put my arms up against hers any day. I’ve been Jazzercising for eight years now, and my only complaints are that our current teacher has a fondness for playing “Freeze Frame” and that every teacher feels compelled to bring out “It’s Raining Men” every single time it rains. Other than that, though, we kickbox, dance, run, and generally sweat to cool music– they even added an Amy Winehouse arm routine.

But you don’t have to take my word for it. The Jazzerladies were on the CBS Early show a few days ago, and I dare you to watch the video of these pulsating legs and locate a single legwarmer.

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14 Responses to “Defense Of The Dance”

1. June 24th, 2008 at 7:40 pm, charro Says:

   I have been jazzing for about 26 years! I did wear the leg warmers and leotards but just like everything else, things change. It is still a great but fun way to exercise and dance. I will defend it with you !

2. June 25th, 2008 at 12:16 am, Susan Says:

   I wish we had it here! I LOVE Jazzercise and desperately need it.

   Susan’s last blog post..No Steroids in Use

3. June 25th, 2008 at 5:26 am, Katherine Says:

   I used to Jazzercise in college. All my friends who didn’t know me then
   (and my husband) make fun. But I loved it and I looked good. Around here all the classes seem to be during the day, so unless I skip work I can’t make it.

4. June 25th, 2008 at 5:54 am, alala Says:

   Wow, that’s harsh. Maybe she was trying to be funny or something? I love jazzercise, but even if I didn’t, I wouldn’t pass judgement on someone who did. Whatever works, you know?

   alala’s last blog post..why the games are on so late

5. June 25th, 2008 at 10:10 am, CourtneyRyan369 Says:

   I’ve never done jazzercise, but it looks like fun. I did enjoy the Exotic Dance Workout class that sat in on. I’m debating if I can fit it in my schedule to take more of them.

   CourtneyRyan369’s last blog post..shhhhhh its wednesday!

6. June 25th, 2008 at 10:52 am, Jen Says:

   I am a true Jazzercise fan. I started with my cousin 6 years ago, and now she’s an instructor and I am a class manager. The workout is tough! I think a lot of people hear Jazzercise and think 80’s, but as you’ve mentioned it’s so not. I like the new Amy Winehouse routine - although I am not able to do it much(expecting my fourth child in July, and still out there Jazzercising!)

7. June 25th, 2008 at 11:01 am, amanda Says:

   i know i’ve told you this before but i get such a kick out of your alligence to jazzercise. my mother has been teaching in North Jersey for almost 20 years!!! i am going to pass this post on to her. she loves seeing things like this.

   amanda’s last blog post..The Mission We Chose to Accept

8. June 25th, 2008 at 12:54 pm, Karin Says:

   Leg warmers used to be a “must” in my ballet classes, I loved them. They made my legs look special.

9. June 25th, 2008 at 1:59 pm, LoLo Says:

   Whatever works! You are getting your exercise and look amazing because of it so jazzersize away! I’m recently pregnant with my 2nd child after 10 years and I have not been motivated to exercise at all. I know it’s importnat but I have no umph to get me going. Maybe after the 1st trimester is over I’ll find some energy again:) Hey, I have a question for you… How many years have you been sending Drew to camp and do the other boys ever go too? I’m sending my girl this year for her first ever sleep over camp 2 hours away and I’m thriled for her because I loved camp when I was little, but I’m also a little scared! Is the first year the hardest? And will I get through it without driving down there to check on her every day? Any helpful words to get me through that week?

   And PS - I loved my leg warmers!

   LoLo’s last blog post..Dude! Gordon won and I learned how to post a photo!!!

10. June 25th, 2008 at 9:52 pm, Marine Wife Says:

    Looks a lot like Zoomba, a dance-based exercise class a friend talked me into going to. It almost killed me!

    Marine Wife’s last blog post..moving quotes

11. June 26th, 2008 at 9:37 am, Mo Says:

    Invite your friend over and then laugh when she faints from the exertion.

12. June 26th, 2008 at 9:52 am, Liz Says:

    That looks like enormous fun! Do you wear Capezios or sneakers during the work out?

    Liz’s last blog post..I carry him

13. June 26th, 2008 at 10:34 am, Billigflüge Prag Says:

    I love Modern Jazz Dance. It´s not the same but very much fun, too.

14. June 28th, 2008 at 11:55 pm, Peeved Michelle Says:

    This post makes me want to take up Jazzercise again. I did it for awhile in high school and then again after college.

    Peeved Michelle’s last blog post..My Own Worst Enemy