Staff
Renee Davis
Instructor & Owner of Melbourne, Palm Bay, Beaches Florida District Workshop Trainer Certified May, 21 1999 Eau Gallie, Satellite Beach, Viera mornings Birthday June 12 A native Floridian, Renee grew up a shy child and teenager moving to Brevard County with her family in 1985 where she attended DeLaura Junior High and Satellite High School. Not one to participate in clubs or sports, Renee found her passion in music and dance, although never considered herself a dancer. Renee met her husband, Larry, at the local McDonald’s and they became best friends marrying in 1992. Larry and Renee have three beautiful children. The kids keep Renee moving with extra curricular activities like basketball, chess, gymnastics, dance, Girl Scouts, and math club. Larry has worked at an engineering company in Indian Harbour Beach since 1989. Renee is quick to admit that her strongest support system is her family. Renee started Jazzercise after her second child was born in 1997. She was unhappy and out of shape. Her friend, Janette told her about an opening for a babysitter at her Jazzercise class. Renee knew she had to do something to lift the depression she was feeling, so she gave it a try---and loved it! She was hooked from the start. She would babysit one day a week with the rest of the week all to herself to enjoy free Jazzercise! She started attending 3-4 classes a week and shortly jumped to 6 classes a week. This shy Jazzerciser found herself voluntarily placing herself in front of new students to help them learn the foot patterns. Renee had found her niche! She enjoyed sharing her passion for the program at the registration table and encouraging new students to stick with it and “watch my feet, you’ll get it” while they were working out. She started thinking about becoming an instructor. Two years after her third child was born, it was time to go for it. Her Instructor, Barbara Hotz, asked her to a Jazzercise screening class. With the screening behind her, Renee trained endlessly for two months to pass her workshop. She became a Certified Instructor in May of 1999. Started out as a substitute instructor but that didn’t last long. After two short months, the Rodes Park classes became available to own and Renee quickly changed her status to Owner. She worked hard to build those classes up to what they are today. You could say that Rodes Park is where “Melbourne, Palm Bay, Beaches” was born. In 2002, she started the Satellite Beach morning classes and just kept growing. A year later, instructor Barbara Hotz suggested a transfer of ownership of her own classes (Eau Gallie & Indian Harbour Beach) to Renee. Renee was hesitant, but the thrill of the challenge made her say “yes”. She now successfully owns and operates 25 classes a week with the assistance of her dedicated team of instructors. Her students add--- “Renee’s passion for Jazzercise comes across in everything she does, every word she says, and more importantly in every life she touches. When the music’s on and the routines begin, Renee takes center stage filling the room and hearts of her students with an unbridled love of Jazzercise, friendship, energy, enthusiasm, and a warm sense of family…the Jazzercise family!”. Favorite snack/food to indulge in: Wendy’s french fries. Publix brand Moosetracks (Ice cream with fudge and peanut butter cups). Sonic Diet Coke. I cannot drive by a Sonic’s without getting a large Diet Coke with those little round pieces of ice. What would people be surprised to learn about you: People would be surprised to learn that I am still a shy and timid girl on the inside, sometimes feeling like I want to blend in with the crowd and not be noticed. Most embarrassing moment at a Jazzercise class: My most embarrassing moment was when I introduced a current students’ sister as her mother on the microphone during our stretch! |
Kristine Britton
POW/MIA CC @ Pineda Landing Instuctor Instructor since April 2004 Kristine was born in Jamestown, New York on June 4th. She moved to Florida when she was 4 and that is where her love of dance started. She took dance lessons throughout her childhood and became a Sea Starr in the high school band drill team. Kristine has always loved to dance so when she started taking her daughter to the Satellite Beach Rec. Center for dance classes, she was invited to take a free class of Jazzercise. From the very first beat of music she was hooked. She attended class every Tuesday and Thursday for about a year and finally decided to become an instructor and has been very happy teaching classes and introducing a fun and inspirational way for women to become fit and build new friendships. |
Lisa Noegel
Eau Gallie AM Instructor Pow/Mia AM Instructor Certified Feb. 11, 2005 Birthday November 29 Lisa was born and raised outside of Savannah, Georgia. Growing up in a small town, Lisa took dancing and played softball for her local team. In high school she marched in the band (yes, she’s a band geek!), sang in the school choir, and played on the softball team (state runner-up her senior year!). After high school, Lisa moved to Savannah, attended business school and started her career as a customer service representative for a major shipping company. In the fall of 1992 she met her future husband Mark, and they were married the following May. Lisa then began her life as an Air Force wife! They lived in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, where son Logan was born in 1996. They then traveled to Germany, South Carolina and are presently stationed here at Patrick where they hope to retire in a few more years. Lisa went to her first Jazzercise class after arriving to Patrick in January 2002. She quickly fell in love with the program and knew it was something she had to have in her life. Everyone at Jazzercise was so friendly and supportive she knew this would be a life long program for her! She became a Jazzercise manager that summer and was then a part of the Jazzercise family full-time! She enjoyed welcoming new students to class and sharing with them her success with Jazzercise. At the end of 2003 she had started a healthier eating plan in addition to Jazzercise and lost over 40 pounds by the fall of 2004! She attended a Jazzercise instructor screening in November 2004 and became a certified instructor on February 11, 2005! She is now teaching Jazzercise three evenings a week and loves every minute of it! She credits Jazzercise to making her a happier and healthier wife, mom and friend! Favorite Food/Snack to Indulge in: Dairy Queen’s Peanut Buster Parfait! Most Embarrassing Moment at Jazzercise: I don’t think I have a Jazzercise embarrassing moment yet, but I’m positive there is one on the horizon! What would people by surprised to learn about me: My husband owns a Harley Davidson and I love being his “Harley-Mama”! |
Maureen (Mo) Buccelli
Personal Touch Instructor Satellite Beach and Palm Bay/Substitute Instructor Certified June 10, 2005 Birthday June 2 Born & raised in CT, Mo was a rah!rah! cheerleader in high school. She also was chosen to be on the interpretive dance team. Little did she know what would happen a million years later. Mo has been married for 28 years to her wonderful husband Ken. She has 2 children. Chris, 23, a police officer and Dana, 19, a college student who plays softball & loves to Jazzercise with or without her mom. She also has 3 grandchildren ages 6, 3 & 2. Mo was always interested in fitness and was an AFAA certified instructor for about 12 years-teaching aerobics, step, slide & her favorite, weight training. Before moving to FL in 1995, Mo's former career was a Dental Hygienist practicing for 21 years. After her move she continued to teach a few classes here & there but was really looking for a new career. In 1999, at the age of 45, (the oldest in her class) she went to school to become a massage therapist. After graduating she opened her own practice and loves her work. Between going to school and starting her own business she became sedentary-Oh no! Not that! Well yes she did and one day she decided to try a Jazzercise class. For many years her friend Diane had been telling her how much fun it was. Mo thought it would be kind of boring and a little too "froo froo" for her but she had to do something since she was now the size of a small automobile & felt really lousy to boot. She went to her first class in Satellite Beach and stood in the back (of course!) so as not to kill anyone when she fell over! Much to her surprise she loved, loved, loved it. Well as they say the rest is history. It took a little convincing but once she found out that Jazzercise offered Personal Touch (personalized weight training) she decided to get certified. Once again, she was the oldest in the class. She now teaches 3 Personal Touch classes a week & loves every minute of it. She loves Basic Training & team teaching. She will also sub regular classes if she is offered enough money, gifts & food (just kidding)! Mo would like to thank all of the students for being so supportive and patient throughout her training. She would also like to thank the network of instructors for their love & support. Lastly but most certainly not least she would like to thank Renee for her unbelievable mentoring. Renee goes above & beyond the word mentor. She gives more of her expertise, support and time than you could imagine. Mo calls her the "mama duck" always worrying about her little ducklings. So to you Renee, a most heartfelt Thank You and "quack-quack". Favorite Food/Snack to Indulge in: Thai Food What would people be surprised to learn about you: I used to show & breed Weimaraners Most embarrassing moment in a Jazzercise class: The moments just continue to come because I can't keep my mouth shut. |
Tracy Price
Palm Bay Instructor Owner- Micco classes Certified April 2006 Birthday November 16 Tracy is a long time Jazzercise class manager who finally decided to take the plunge and become a certified instructor. She is a military brat, so home is where you happen to be at this moment in time. Family life was spent in places such as, France, Germany, England, Japan, Ohio, Arkansas, South Carolina, South Dakota,….you get the picture. As long as her two sisters, her mom, and her dad were around, what else did she need? Oh yeah, maybe a husband. He has been around from more than 25 years now, so I guess you could say that Tracy has grown roots and settled into the Melbourne, Palm Bay area with her husband Pat and her kids Dolly and Sissy (mini dachshunds). Jazzercise life began for Tracy on January 3, 1989. She attended class with a friend (does this sound familiar??) and six months later, Tracy became a class manager. It only took 18 years for Tracy to decide that it was time to take the next step. Thanksgiving 2005, Tracy decide, okay it’s time to step up and just do it. So, on April 6, 2006, Tracy took the plunge and has not looked back (much!!). Favorite food to indulge in: ice cream, but I can’t any more. It’s so sad, but it’s a long story and we don’t have enough time. What’s the one thing that others may not know?? - I’m really a loner. Most embarrassing Jazzercise moment: I was talking girl talk one day in class, you know that stuff we girls talk about when we get in a group, and then realized that there’s a GUY in the class. That’s only one of many embarrassing moments in class. I have them every day!!!! |
Janette Tabor
Satellite Beach Evening Instructor Certified April 2006 Birthday November 2
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Amy Bird
Palm Bay Evening Instructor Certified October 9, 2008 A Floridian, Amy grew up in Brevard County with her parents and younger brother. Since the age of three, Amy surrounded herself with dance and music. She attended West Shore Jr./Sr. High School where she served as captain of the varsity dance team, a position in which her duties included day-to-day management and choreography. Dance has always been important to Amy. In her college years, she focused on her studies and became an Exceptional Student Educator. Though she loved the pursuit of education, dance was something that was missing in her life. She started Jazzercising after graduating college and embarking on her new career. She is now very passionate about Jazzercise attending classes five days a week! Amy married her best friend, Adam, after seven years. They tied the knot on April 4th of 2009. Amy originally became interested in Jazzercise by way of her mother-in-law, Monica. It has been a common bond that they share, and they attend at least a class a week together. Monica always encouraged Amy to try Jazzercise and while living in Gainesville, she finally did and has been hooked ever since. Once Amy relocated back to Brevard County, she continued to enjoy Jazzercise classes. She has formed life-long friendships with a wonderful group of ladies and is very excited to have such an amazing support system. After Jazzercising for a short while, Amy realized that she wanted to take her Jazzercising to the next level. It seemed only natural for her to become an instructor. With a wonderful mentor and friends to support her on her journey, Amy became an instructor in October of 2008. Favorite Food/Snack to Indulge in: Cookies! What would people be surprised to learn about you: I am an avid B-I-N-G-O player! Most embarrassing moment in a Jazzercise class: I've yet to have a most embarrassing moment, just give me some time! |
Charlene Thomas
Substitute Instructor Certified October 9, 2008 Charlene is a native Floridian born and raised in the Panhandle. Throughout her life, she always had a very strong passion for music. Not quite having a voice for singing, she played the clarinet during middle and high school. Upon college graduation, she decided (kicking and screaming) to take an intern position at Patrick Air Force Base. Being in a new town, Charlene quickly became bored and started pursuing extracurricular activities. She started taking jazz and hip hop classes at a local dance studio. Shortly after, a coworker approached her with a Jazzercise advertisement she found in a brochure. Apprehensively, she decided to try her first class at Eau Galle Civic Center. Jazzercise wasn’t love at first sight for this one, but it was the hospitality of “The Twins” and the instructor, Barbara, that warranted her return. However, after a couple of weeks she was totally hooked! Charlene started off taking two classes per week, but has made her way up to as many as six. She even likes to double up on her days off! After enjoying being a student for nearly three years and contemplating on it for about a year, she finally decided to become an instructor. The decision was not easy because Charlene has always been very quiet and shy, but the overwhelming support she received from all the instructors, fellow Jazzercisers, and not to mention the fact she had two magnificent mentors made the process so much easier. Favorite Food/Snack to indulge in: Ice cream and cookies! What would people be surprised to learn about you: I can be quite talkative and silly at times… Most embarrassing moment in a Jazzercise class: Could it be when I tripped, fell, and tumbled down the floor and brought down three people with me? Just kidding. It used to be whenever an instructor called me out for something while they were on stage, but I’m so over that now (I think)! |
Michelle Phillips
Viera CM since November 2008 Bday April 29 |
Sharon Longworth
Viera CM since 2008 |
