McLean/Tysons Jazzercise Raises Funds for Good Cause

More than 100 dancers participated in Jazzercise of McLean and Tysons Corner’s Dance for a Cure fundraiser, Saturday, April 20.

The event raised $12,525 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by staging a benefit dance-fitness marathon.The event featured three unique hours of aerobic dancing and strength training, including a Ballet Body class, a Jazzercise “Pop Icons” class and a hip-hop, street jam class taught by professional choreographer Tim Roberts.

In addition to donations from dance participants and students at Jazzercise of McLean and Tysons Corner, local businesses donated more than $4,000 in merchandise, gift certificates, gift baskets and services for the event’s silent auction. Dance for a Cure was held at Jazzercise of McLean and Tysons Corner in McLean and hosted by center owner Nancy Griswold.

Seven of the center’s other instructors and five class managers also donated their time. Jazzercise of McLean and Tysons Corner has a history of hosting and participating in fundraisers. This was its first time partnering with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Griswold, an instructor for 22 years and center owner for 11 years said in a statement, “Looking around the packed room of dancers, you could feel the incredible joy and spirit of everyone coming together as a community to show their support for this important cause.”

Jazzercise was founded by Judi Sheppard Missett in 1969.