Jazzercise, the world's leading dance-fitness program, recently honored local instructor Jill Stone with the prestigious Rising Star award .

As a Rising Star, Stone is one of the top money earners in the Jazzercise franchise operation, and one of the up-and-comers in the organization.

Stone's sales contributed to Jazzercise, Inc.'s record $76 million in systemwide sales in 2005-06.

Stone is one of 91 in the South and Central Florida district so honored, and has been an instructor in with classes in the Stuart/Palm City area for nearly 5years. "With 9 classes each week," says Stone, we offer the flexibility to our customers to attend classes in the morning, afternoon, evening and weekend, to meet their busy schedules."

"It is a privilege to be recognized by Jazzercise for this accomplishment. It is a true team effort, and my associates Cindy Talerico and Tori Foster, are integral to this achievement."

And what about Jazzercise participants? Stone points out that, "My Jazzercise customers are the best! Their commitment to their health, their enthusiasm, and their friendship, is what makes me really enjoy teaching the Jazzercise program."

About Jazzercise

Judi Sheppard Missett, who turned her love of jazz dance into a worldwide dance exercise phenomenon, founded the Jazzercise dance fitness program in 1969. She has advanced the business opportunities of women and men in the fitness industry by growing her program into an international franchise business that today, hosts a network of 6,800 instructors teaching more than 30,000 classes weekly in 30 countries. The workout program, which offers a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, and kickboxing movements, has positively affected millions of people worldwide. Benefits include increased cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility, as well as an overall "feel good" factor. For more information about Jazzercise, visit www.pcjfitness.com or call Jill Stone at 485-5581.