The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce (CDCC) hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Dover Jazzercise Tuesday, January 3rd, at 12pm. The event was held at their new location at 506 Jefferic Blvd. in Dover, conveniently located in front of the Residence Inn, Dover. Chamber members and friends joined head instructor, Glenenise Parks, to celebrate the Grand Opening of their new location!

            Central Delaware residents’ New Year’s resolutions to get more active, feel better, and lead a healthier lifestyle just got easier thanks to Dover Jazzercise’s new location! This new location will allow the passionate and peppy instructors like Parks to better accommodate the growing interest of this fitness class for the Central Delaware community. This new location will allow for a more open schedule for more participation and will better accommodate more class times, and the opportunity to collaborate with other fitness instructors seek teaching space. Current and potential attendees can expect less class cancellations and better schedule flexibility.

            Dover Jazzercise’s new location will have a permanent sign to increase visibility on Route 13. “When getting new people in the door, we’ve heard time and time again that they love it and wish they knew about us sooner. Many have driven past our location (Capital Grange) not knowing that we were there. We were limited to putting our flag out surrounding class times therefore, visibility was limited,” Parks explains.

            Dover Jazzercise has focused classes dedicated to different muscle groups, activities, and goals. Currently they offer classes such as Dance Mixx, Fusion, Interval, Strength, Stretch, Core, and more! Their group fitness classes are for all skill levels and are perfect for anyone who is not only looking to achieve physical results but also mental benefits as well.  

The mission of Dover Jazzercise is to “motivate and inspire people to have a stronger healthier life through fitness!”

“Jazzercise is a dance-based workout fit for everybody and every body. We sweat together, motivate one another, and create our healthiest, happiest selves through movement. In-person or virtual, the Jazzercise community is an uplifting space to share your challenges and successes, feel supported, and celebrate those small wins and big achievements while building lasting relationships,” adds Parks.

Parks has been an avid Jazzercise advocate ever since starting classes in 2006. Her Jazzercise workouts sparked so much joy within her that she decided to become an instructor herself in 2013. The opportunity of buying the business presented itself in 2018, and she seized the opportunity. “We’ve thrived and attracted new people even during the heart of the pandemic,” Parks shared.

“Everyone in the Jazzercise community loves to volunteer!” continued Parks. “We have partnered with and/or raised funds for Delaware Girls on the Run, My Sister’s Keeper (Wilmington Chapter), Mom’s House is Dover, Caring Hearts Helping Hands, Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, Code Purple, and more!”

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce is excited to continue to partner with Parks and her Dover Jazzercise team as they grow into their new location!