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• All instructors are Jazzercise certified
  Each Jazzercise instructor is professionally trained and certified by Jazzercise, Inc. All instructors are CPR certified and receive continuing education in all aspects of dance and exercise physiology. Instructor training curriculum and course materials are consistent with the AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) Basic Standards and Guidelines. Instructors are trained to demonstrate modifications to apply to varying fitness levels and teaching skills are carefully monitored to assure the high standards of Jazzercise, Inc.
• Nicole Delbos
  

  Nicole is the owner of the Sunnyvale and San Leandro Jazzercise Fitness Centers as well as the classes held at the Los Altos Youth Center Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. She has been a certified Jazzercise Instructor since 1994 after attending Jazzercise for over 6 years. She loves to dance and has experience in belly dancing, gymnastics, ballet and cheerleading. Nicole teaches all formats of Jazzercise including original Jazzercise, Jazzercise Lite, Step, Circuit, Body Sculpting, Jr. Jazzercise/Team Dance and Personal Touch.

• Erica Fornshell
  

  Erica Fornshell has been a certified Jazzercise Instructor since June of 2007.  She began as a student at the San Leandro Jazzercise Center in 2004 and enjoyed the energy and results of the classes so much she decided to become an instructor.  Erica teaches regular jazzercise format, circuit and body sculpting and you can typically find her teaching at 6:30pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as well as Saturday mornings.  Besides teaching Jazzercise, Erica has a full time job and is in the process of planning her wedding for the fall of 2012. 

• Courtney Gorden
  

  Courtney was first introduced to Jazzercise by her mom back in the 80s and attended Junior Jazzercise in Washington State for a year in a barn that was converted into a roller rink (the Roller Barn!). She took tap (favorite!), jazz and ballet for 10 years and competed in dance competitions.  She has been attending Jazzercise classes in San Antonio for the past 10 years when visiting her family and finally decided to join the San Leandro center in 2010.  Courtney’s day job as a CPA keeps her busy during the week, including weekends up until April 15…..but that’s what 5:45 am classes are for!  She was very excited to become a certified instructor November 2011 and begin teaching that December. 

• Sarah Griffeth
  Sarah first attended Jazzercise in high school with her mom, being home schooled it was her P.E., she fell in love with the energy and style of work out. Taking a break for college where she was a dance major (ballet and modern) at San Jose State University, Sarah then returned to Jazzercise in early 2010 and jumped right in to training to be an Instructor, and in November 2010 became certified. She is enjoying this new adventure and is excited to be your Jazzercise Instructor. In her down time you can find her riding her two horses, doing yoga, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends.
• Rebecca Hayton
  

  Rebecca became certified as a Jazzercise instructor in 2009 after being a student for more than 20 years.  She feels right at home at the Sunnyvale Jazzercise Fitness Center since she was the 5:45am classes manager for over 5 years.  She is very excited to be back in her old stomping ground, but this time up on stage!  In her former life, Rebecca was a classroom teacher, and has taught preschool, kindergarten, third and sixth grade in the California public schools.  Currently she owns her own business, and works with preschools and families with kindergarten readiness.  Rebecca's other interests include: cooking, reading, eating out, performing on the flying trapeze and spending time with friends and family.  Rebecca lives with her husband Eric; her two daughters, Amanda and Ashley; and their two cats and five chickens in the Los Gatos moutains.

• Lenore Jessen
  

  Lenore has taken Jazzercise classes off and on for more than 10 years, and after having her second baby she returned to class in order to get back in shape.  Jazzercise soon became more than just an exercise regimen and her sometimes twice daily addiction led her to become a certified instructor in 2009.  Lenore loves cooking and baking for family and friends, and thanks to Jazzercise she gets to eat all of her creations.  She also works out of her home part time as a Human Resources Manager while caring for her son, Nolan, and her daughter, Natalie.  As a graduate of San Jose State University with a degree in English Literature, she can often be found reading in her down time.

• Kristen Kim
  Kristen has been a certified Jazzercise instructor since June 2005; she teaches Jazzercise, Step and Body Sculpting. She started Jazzercise with Nicole in November 2000, however she's been doing Jazzercise since the age of 12.  She has a background in ballet, tap and figure skating.  She is a full-time French teacher at Prospect High School in Saratoga and loves to travel to France as much as possible.  
• Jill Kohler
  Jill became certified in 2004. She was introduced to Jazzercise at a very young age and still can't get enough. Jill enjoys the excitement and energy she gets from the students in class. Outside of teaching, Jill likes to spend time with her many family pets and crocheting.
• Jill Pellettieri
  Jill began Jazzercising as a teenager and has been a student all over California for over 25 years. She became certified to teach in October of 2006 and is very enthusiastic to share her passion for dance, fitness and fun with the students at the Sunnyvale Center. In addition to Jazzercising, Jill loves to keep active running, mountain biking, kayaking, skiing, and doing other activities that keep her outdoors and her heart pumping! Jill's other passion is for all things Spanish, and she shares that daily with her students at Santa Clara Univeristy, where she is employed as an associate professor of Spanish.
• Shawn Perez
  

  I've been a Jazzercise instructor since 2007 after taking classes for a year in Omaha, NE.  I have a dance background in modern, jazz, ballet and African dance and a great love for music, so Jazzercise was a perfect fit.  When I am not in a Jazzercise class, I love to spend time with my wonderful family and friends.  I am also a certified diamontologist and sell jewlery for a living.

• Aja Sorensen
  After three years of steadily increasing her Jazzercise attendance, Aja took the final steps to become a certified Jazzercise instructor in early 2009.  Having danced since she was five, she was first introduced to Jazzercise in high school and was very excited to be reunited with it at the Sunnyvale Jazzercise Fitness Center in 2006.  Her day job is working for a small audio software company where she does sales, support, and education among other tasks.  Other interests include knitting, reading, yoga, and traveling the world with her boyfriend.
• Saori Sunaga
  Saori met Jazzercise for the first time in 2000 at her work, a high-tech company that she continues to work for full time. She started taking Jazzercise classes then, and began additional training from a personal trainer at her company which lasted 4 years. Before starting Jazzercise, she had been taking aerobics classes for 5 years. She also has experience in salsa dancing.. She loves cooking and eating with the dishes and bowls that she creates. She also loves trying all different kind of restaurants.
• Robin Wada
  Robin was initially certified in May of 1988. She stopped Jazzercise in 1994 and was recertified in January of 1999. She gradudated from Berkeley and worked in the software industry for many years. She has since "retired" and has been teaching Jazzercise as an associate and substitute since 1998.
• Ethelita Wallace
  Ethelita has been a certified Jazzercise instructor since January 1999, prior to certification she began as a student in 1987. Ethelita teaches several corporate classes in the area in addition to other Jazzercise locations. Ethelita "retired" from HP and has since been teaching full time. In addition to Jazzercise Ethelita loves to cook and can be found enjoying the great outdoors in all capacities!
• Susannah Wood
  

  Susannah is a brand new instructor, enjoying the great choreography, music and people at Jazzercise. She is an actress, singer and stage director, as well as a K-12 drama teacher. Her small theater company tours the Bay Area with interactive shows for children and families. In her spare time, she reads novels, writes poetry and stories.