WITH THERESA
A CHICAGO DANCE FITNESS PARTY
Certified by The Studio by Jamie Kinkeade
Certified by The Studio by Jamie Kinkeade
WHAT TO EXPECT
One hell of a party...
Collective Joy
We don’t care if you nail the choreo. We just hope you feel the collective joy when a room full of people are moving together. Perfection is boring. Connection is crucial.
Freedom through Movement
You’ll never hear us talk about diets or calories because JAM is all about how freedom of movement shared with others can help boost your mental & physical wellbeing.
Higher Love
We celebrate & support you exactly as you are. We’ll encourage you to attack each dance with energy and your own unique style, but it’s your time & your dime - do what feels good for your mind & your body in the moment.
All we ask is that you respect & celebrate yourselves & each other for showing up and showing out.
Hit the Beat
You’ll get a high-intensity workout through choreographed dances set to a variety of music genres like hip-hop, pop, Latin, country and jive.
Once You Get It, Then You GET IT!
While each class will be different, we’ll repeat some songs over a few sessions so that you can learn over time. We’ll also have variations for more technical moves. But then, as Jamie Kinkeade - the creator of JAM & founder of The Studio - always says, “Once you get it, then you GET IT!”
PRICING
Pre-registration required
NEW VIP SPECIAL
Free trial class +
3-class pass for $45
Expires 45 days from purchase; new clients only; can only be purchased once after trial class
Drop-in 25
3-class pass 65
(expires 45 days from purchase)
5-class pass 100
(expires 90 days from purchase)
10-class pass 195
(expires 120 days from purchase)
Passes are valid at all
JAM with Theresa Chicago locations.
Cancellation policy: To receive a refund, you must cancel your registration at least 24 hours before the start of class.
Cancellation policy: To receive a refund, you must cancel your registration at least 24 hours before the start of class.
BOOK A CLASS
Registration required for all classes
Limited street parking
North/Clybourn Red Line (0.2 miles)
Free parking
Cancellation policy: To receive a refund, you must cancel your registration at least 24 hours before the start of class.
FAQs
DO I NEED TO HAVE DANCE EXPERIENCE?
Nope. JAM dance fitness classes are for anyone who loves dancing. And if you can’t do a certain step or forget the choreo, then just freestyle (when in doubt, dance it out).
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO CLASS?
Wear clothes you can move & groove in. The key is to wear what makes you feel comfortable & confident. For shoes, wear any type of athletic shoe that doesn’t have too much grip/tread. And bring water because we will put in some WORK.
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED? WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS OF OPERATION?
I’ll be hosting pop-ups throughout Chicago until I find a permanent party pad. Visit BOOK A CLASS to reserve your spot & follow us on Instagram for special events.
DO I NEED TO PRE-REGISTER FOR A CLASS?
Yes, please visit our BOOK A CLASS page to reserve your spot.
WHAT KIND OF DANCING HAPPENS AT JAM?
You can expect a mix of musical genres and dance styles, including hip-hop, pop, Latin, country, jive and more.
IS THERE A MINIMUM AGE TO ATTEND?
Currently, JAM is an adult dance fitness class for those who are 18+ years old.
Is this the same JAM dance fitness that I’ve seen on YouTube/other social platforms?
If it’s JAM from The Studio by Jamie Kinkeade, then yep! Your instructor Theresa (that’s me!) was certified by Jamie herself, and I’m super excited to bring this high-energy dance party to Chicago!
Interested in a JAM dance fitness session for a bachelorette, birthday party or fundraiser?
YOUR PARTY STARTER
I can’t wait to dance with you!
Hi, I’m Theresa
Pronouns: she/her/hers
I LOVE to dance, but once I got to the age where going out past 9 p.m. felt like a stretch, I stopped dancing outside of weddings or booty shaking around the house.
And then the pandemic hit. Forget dancing, I stopped moving altogether. I was working too many hours & doom scrolling social when I wasn’t. But then I found The Studio by Jamie Kinkeade on YouTube & quickly subscribed to her online program. Identity & self-worth have never come easily for me. JAM helped me find myself, and now, I make time to dance simply because it brings me joy.
Watching the positive community Jamie builds through JAM inspired me in so many ways, including going to therapy to finally start learning how to better love myself & getting certified as her first JAM instructor in Chicago.
While I’m not a trained dancer, I do know how to get a party started by drawing people onto an empty dance floor. And that’s how I view my role as a JAM instructor - party starter, groove guider and self-love supporter.
Outside of dancing, I love eating my way through Chicago, drinking craft beer, running, boxing and hanging with my hubby & our two rescue pups.
Quote:
"Don't be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
On repeat:
Booty by Saucy Santana
CORPORATE WELLNESS
TEAM BUILDING | EMPLOYEE WELLNESS | LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
BUILD A STRONGER TEAM THROUGH MOVEMENT & COLLECTIVE JOY
Want a unique team building or wellness session for your Chicago employees? JAM Dance Fitness is all about supporting both mental and physical wellbeing and celebrating the collective joy a group can feel when moving together.
WHY JAM WITH THERESA?
Before becoming a JAM party starter, I spent 20+ years in corporate communications with a specialty in employee communications and engagement. I’ve helped plan employee meetings with budgets in the 7 figures, created employee wellness programs, and facilitated countless team building sessions.
CREDENTIALS
- Certified JAM Dance Fitness Instructor by The Studio by Jamie Kinkeade
- First Aid, CPR and AED Certified
- 20+ years in corporate communications and employee engagement and an MA in PR & Advertising from DePaul University | LinkedIn
