Describe yourself as an instructor - Hi, I’m Gary, Owner and Instructor at Jazzercise Cambourne. I first discovered Jazzercise in 2017 and quickly fell in love with the combination of fitness, music, community and fun. I became an instructor in 2020 because I wanted to help others experience the same positive impact Jazzercise had on my own life.
My passion is helping people improve their health, confidence and wellbeing in a supportive and welcoming environment. Whether you’re new to exercise or have been active for years, I believe fitness should be enjoyable, achievable and something you look forward to.
Teaching since - Qualified Jazzercise Instructor since April 2020 and Owner of Jazzercise Cambourne since late 2020.
Jazzercising since- 2017
Day Job - HR & Recruitment Professional
Kids/ Pets - I share my home with my husband of 20 years and our three wonderful cats. Harry is the eldest at 17 years old and still very much the king of the household. Misneach is 4 years old and full of personality, while Ruairidh, our youngest, is almost 3 and keeps everyone entertained with his playful nature. We have a garden full of Ducks, Moor Hens, Rabbits, Muntjac deer, Foxes and a Badger set!
Other Hobbies - Outside of Jazzercise, I enjoy playing the piano, violin and guitar, travelling overseas and at home, exploring historic places and spending time with family and friends. I also enjoy gardening, walking and restoring classic vehicles.
What got you into Jazzercise? The previous owner, Dana, introduced Jazzercise at my workplace and a few of us decided to give it a try. We were hooked almost immediately—one of those colleagues was Niki! Fast forward a few years and we’re both now proud Jazzercise Instructors sharing our love of the programme with others.
Something Unique - Alongside my passion for Jazzercise, I have always loved classic cars. Since passing my driving test, I have owned more than 70 vehicles ranging from everyday cars to rare classics. Today I am the proud custodian of a 1964 Humber Sceptre and a 1984 Citroën 2CV, both of which keep me busy when I’m not teaching classes!
Fav Class Format - I love all Jazzercise formats, but Strength classes are hard to beat. If you’re looking to build strength, improve mobility and feel amazing, they’re a fantastic choice. Sculpt 60 is amazing! That said, if you really want to get your heart pumping, come and join me for Cardio Sculpt!
Describe yourself as an instructor - I want to teach classes where people feel confident and empowered to get the most out of their workout, leaving every class feeling strong, healthy and happy. I aim to bring a mix of fun, clear instruction and motivation so that each person can challenge and stretch themselves, strengthening our bodies and minds together!
What do your customers say about you as an instructor? Smiley, energetic, encouraging and real.
Teaching since - November 2025! With a small stint from 2008 - 2014!
Jazzercising since - 2001! 25 years next year! 😍
Day Job - Coach and Consultant , running a small company of organizational psychologists specializing in leadership and change.
Kids/ Pets - Hubby and 2 teenagers at home (although at 15 my son is at home less and less!). No pets but we do dog-sit for neighbours and friends so you might see me out with a four-legged friend every now and again!
Other Hobbies - Puzzles (love them!), cooking, walking, learning (always learning new things!), hanging out with the family
What got you into Jazzercise? I loved the format, where you can build strength, improve cardio, have a great time and connect with brilliant people, all in one place! I first went to class in Burwell in 2001 with an old colleague and fell in love immediately!
Something Unique - I’ve lived in Cambourne since 2019, but have also lived in Holland, Oxfordshire, San Diego and San Francisco! And I speak Dutch 🇳🇱
Fav Class Format - Fav Class Format - Love a Cardio Sculpt for the dance and strength format, but Vital Sculpt HIIT is edging closer to my fave!!
What do your customers say about you as an instructor? Ask me again in 6 months. Hopefully they will say fun, energetic and motivational!
Teaching since - August 2025
Jazzercising since - July 2023
Day Job - Finance Director at bespoke door and window company.
Kids/Pets - Two boys aged 12 and 9 and a 5 year old cat called Jango.
Other Hobbies - Camping in our campervan whenever the weather allows. Trying to learn Spanish.
What got you into Jazzercise? Wanted to keep fit in a fun way and the gym just didn't appeal. Little did I know that two years later I would be a qualified fitpro teaching Jazzercise.
Something Unique - I love listening to The Archers on Radio 4.
Fav Class Format - Power Sculpt. I love the mix of cardio and strength.
Describe yourself as an instructor - I love to laugh, so I try to make my classes as much fun as possible….laughter is also a stealthy ab workout! But I also like to make sure everyone is getting the most out of class, so I try to add that extra layer of instruction to keep everyone working hard, but also working safely.
What do your customers say about you as an instructor? Our customers say my classes are fun but hard. There is nothing I love more than hearing the groan from floor when we are working parts of our body we forgot we had! I also love a good misheard lyric, and also an air instrument, and you will find definitely find a lot of these in my classes, all adds to the fun. And when you are in your car, and that song comes on, and you are transported back to class singing that misheard lyric – that connection just makes customers want to come back time and time again.
Teaching since - October 2019
Jazzercising since - 2017
Day Job - By day I am a Purchasing Manager. I look after a team of 5 buyers, sourcing electronic components and mechanical parts from all over the world, but mostly from the far east. So I do get to travel with my job, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan.....but generally it is all airports and meeting rooms, so not as glam as it sounds.
Kids/Pets - I have a daughter, Annabel, who is now at University in Leeds studying Creative Advertising. I have 2 dogs, Vernon and Ethel. They are my fur babies!! And 2 chickens, Hilda & Evadne – they are rescue hens who have a happy life scratching round the garden, still laying each day.
Other hobbies - Dog walking, reading, running, lots of DIY & gardening (our renovation project is endless), flying and boating.
What got you into Jazzercise? colleague at my previous company asked if anyone would be interested in a taster session. Dana and Gemma came to our office and gave us a taster class......and I have been hooked since.
Something unique - I have a pilot’s licence, and when the good old British weather permits, my husband and I fly around the UK for tea and cake at other airfields.
Fav Class Format - I love to dance, but I am also a dedicated strength girl, so I would say Power Sculpt definitely hits the spot for me.
Describe yourself as an instructor - I like to challenge myself and my customers with new routines and varied movements but only enough to keep us all on our toes without getting too lost.
What do your customers say about you as an instructor? Friendly and professional with a hint of humour especially when it gets tough!
Teaching since - September 2018
Jazzercising since - I originally started Jazzing many years ago, had a break when I got married and had kids then got back into it. Didn’t realise how much I missed it until I came back!
Day Job - I am a Sports Massage therapist and carry out admin for a local estate agency.
Kids/ Pets - 2 kids and a very handsome dog (I’m not biased, I promise)
Other Hobbies - I love to read, socialise, chill and spend as much time in my garden as the weather allows.
What got you into Jazzercise? My Mum! We’ve always Jazzed together- now she’s my customer cheering me on from the back row.
Something Unique - I grew up dancing and once auditioned for the Royal Ballet, I also danced with Paul Daniels.
Fav Class Format - Cardio Sculpt
Yes this could be you!
Talk to any one of us and we’d be happy to talk through the process of becoming an instructor with you.
We are always looking to add to our team.