Staff
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Bev McQuay
Certified Jazzercise Franchisee and Instructor, Class Owner with multiple area locations, & owner of the Bowie Jazzercise Fitness Center. Bev has been a Jazzercise instructor for 22 years and is the Jazzercise Instructor Trainer for the State of Maryland. She is honored to have been selected by Jazzercise Inc. as a recipient of the Jazzercise Franchise Achievement Award and has appeared in 2 Jazzercise Instructor Videos distributed worldwide. Bev has also been a guest on local cable television promoting Jazzercise, health, and fitness. She currently teaches 6-7 days per week in Greenbelt, College Park, and at the Bowie Jazzercise Fitness Center. |
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Lauren Buchheister
Before becoming the popular Jazzercise instructor she is today, Lauren was a longtime Jazzercise student and class manager. She currently teaches at the Bowie Jazzercise Fitness Center on Saturday mornings at 9:10 a.m. and on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings at 6:45 p.m. In addition, Lauren substitutes often for Bev in College Park and Greenbelt. Lauren is known for her fun teaching style and challenging Jazzercise classes! |
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Christy Walker
Christy has been a Jazzercise Instructor since 1998. She teaches at the Bowie Jazzercise Fitness Center every Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. and every Saturday at 7:10 and 8:00 AM. She is a very popular area Jazzercise substitute instructor as well, and her Jazzercise testimonial says it all: "The first time I took a Jazzercise class, I knew that I had finally found what I had spent years looking for in other aerobic programs. The energy and current dance moves along with challenging strength training routines were exactly what I wanted. I took Jazzercise for several years and then decided to become an instructor in 1998. Jazzercise has changed my mind, body, and soul for the better. I consider myself very fortunate to be teaching a great program that makes such a positive difference in our students'lives." |
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Kristen Gonzales
Kristen teaches at the Bowie Jazzercise Fitness Center every Wednesday at 5:40 pm, every other Thursday at 6:45 PM, and also in the Sunday 8:00 AM instructor rotation. She was certified as a Jazzercise instructor in June 2005. She had attended classes for over ten years in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. When she moved to Maryland, she attended classes in Crofton with instructor Jennifer Snyder, for whom Kristen also teaches. She says, “Working out has to be fun no matter what you are doing. Jazzercise is the most fun that I have had getting fit and I love the atmosphere. The energy, laughs, and friendships are just a few of the benefits from Jazzercise. It’s become a huge part of my life and I hope to help others see themselves in a positive light as they get healthier. Basically, Jazzercise rocks!” We are happy to have Kristen on the Bowie teaching team! |
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Melissa Buchheister
Melissa became a certified Jazzercise instructor in January 2006 and says she never considered herself to be much of a "group exerciser" until taking a Jazzercise class in October 2005. That class changed her mind, and she now enjoys teaching classes at the Bowie Jazzercise Fitness Center every Tuesday and Thursday at 4:30 and every Monday/Tues/Thurs at 5:40 pm. "It's so gratifying to see students having fun and getting an intense workout. Since Jazzercise is so much fun, students get hooked and stay with it!" |
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Ewaynia Higgins-Lendo
Ewaynia teaches Sunday morning 10:20 AM Jazzercise STEP classes at Bowie Jazzercise Fitness Center and also occasionally fills in as a substitute instructor. She was re-certified in 2006 as Jazzercise instructor after having taught previously for 11 years (1986-1997). She previously owned Jazzercise classes in both Washington, DC and Austin, Texas. Ewaynia recently opened her own classes in Upper Marlboro. Ewaynia says "Teaching Jazzercise is so rewarding. I enjoy helping others attain their fitness goals, make new friends, and have a great time!” |