Community Highlights: Meet Tanya Wayne of Lenexa Jazzercise

Today we’d like to introduce you to Tanya Wayne.

Tanya, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Growing up in Nebraska, my family lived paycheck to paycheck, and most often my main meal of the day was a school lunch. I loved to dance (at home) whenever I could. Obviously asking to take dance lessons was out of the question for our family. I wanted to dance more than anything. In high school, I would learn the dance moves watching the dance team. My Sophomore year I tried out for the dance team (because High school dance is more affordable) but didn’t make it. I worked even harder that year and made it into the Dance Team my Junior and Senior years. I worked full time in High school at KFC to save up enough money for college and worked full time during college as well doing surveys with Gallup. I graduated college in 3.5 years by taking summer school and spent the next 10 years in the Commercial Insurance Industry. We lived in Fort Worth, TX for 5 years and then moved to Overland Park for a lifestyle that fitted us better than the big city of Dallas/Fort Worth. After my 2nd child was born, I decided to take a few years off from working. I was bored by the first week; I was looking for a workout program and community of women that was more fun than treadmills and gyms. I took a leap of faith and entered into a Jazzercise class. Then I was hooked, it was so much more fun than running, gyms, bootcamps, and provided a customizable intensity level that I loved. I went on to have my 3rd child and then when he was 4 I became an Instructor with Jazzercise. A few years later, I found the ownership opportunity at the Lenexa Jazzercise location and decided that I was up for the challenge of being a small business owner. I’ve been the owner at Lenexa Jazzercise since October of 2022. Jazzercise is a fitness program that has been in business for 55 years and has evolved with the fitness industry. Jazzercise specializes in High Intensity Interval Training, Cardio, Strength, and Stretch. I love the variety in the program and the community is even better. We have an amazing team of 14 Instructors… with another in training. It’s not an 8-5 job, it’s nonstop. The best part is seeing our members challenging themselves when they move to heavier weights or push themselves a little more in class. Jazzercise is a community that welcomes all, no previous dance experience needed. We do not have mirrors in our facility. I hated working out in a facility where I had to stare at myself. Jazzercise turns the focus away from the mirror and into the heart of the individual. I am so lucky to continue to move with Jazzercise: dance is a universal language that keeps your mind and body happy and fit. The community of women support one another and the positive environment is amazing.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Growing up in Nebraska, my family live paycheck to paycheck, and most often my main meal of the day was a school lunch. Obviously asking to take dance lessons was out of the question.
The “no’s” in life only made me work harder.
I wasn’t meant to sit at a desk all day.
I love being able to blend my passion for marketing/sales along with fitness/community.
Working with our team to become the best Instructors in city, takes time and dedication. Developing the team that they’ve become today makes me smile at how far these amazing women have come.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Lenexa Jazzercise?
When it comes to dance fitness workouts, Jazzercise is the true original: the first to choreograph exercise moves to music, certify instructors, and foster a community through passion. As pioneers of the dance fitness movement, our goal is to introduce you to a workout program that makes you feel so good, you stick to it—for life.
We offer group fitness classes for all levels. Our classes incorporate dance cardio with strength training to sculpt and tone your muscles in the ultimate full – body workout. Whether you’re looking for physical results or a way to relieve stress and FEEL your best, our instructors will guide you every step of the way in your wellness journey!

We offer Cardio, Strength training, High Intensity Interval Training.
Our newest format, Vital Sculpt HIIT promotes strength, vitality, and long-term hormone health with a science-backed blend of sculpting, high-intensity cardio, and functional movement training:
• Targeted functional strength training with high-intensity dance cardio intervals
• Group HIIT fitness classes
• Training tailored to women’s needs
• Movements can be modified
The benefits:
-strength and endurance gain
-support for bone and joint health
-metabolism boost and improved cardio fitness
-a fun, empowering group workout with all kinds of women

Our website: https://www.jazzercise.com/studio/ks/lenexa-premier-fitness-center
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JazzerciseLenexaCenter/

We have a 2 week trial for $59! We would love to invite you to join us.

Joy, Strength, and community: Jazzercise brings joy, it clears your head, it brings real strength, and our community lifts you up.

Pricing:

• 2 weeks for $59
• unlimited monthly $109
• 4 classes per month $79
• 8 classes per month $99
• Summer Sale: 25% off your first month

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.jazzercise.com/studio/ks/lenexa-premier-fitness-center
• Instagram: lenexajazzercise
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JazzerciseLenexaCenter/
• Other: https://www.jazzercise.com/