Jennifer Mercer is the founder and director of Jennifer's Jazz It Up studio of dance, serving Port Hope, Cobourg and Northumberland County, Ontario.

New Toddler Class at JJIU

Toddler Sensory and Motor Skills Class I am so excited to share this special project with all of you! Introducing Inside the Studio Inside the Studio is a one-of-a-kind program for toddlers (2-4 years of age) that focuses on the growth of gross and fine motor skills through dance and play. This program is designed

How to Choose a Dance Studio

Looking for a Dance Studio and wondering how to choose the best one? Here are some good tips from a mom herself: It would be very easy for me to tell you to come to JJIU. But the truth is, we are not for everyone. You need to find the right fit for you and your

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Announcing the 2021 JJIU Recital Theme!

RECITAL THEME Nothing can dim the light that SHINEs from within! Though this past year has offered us all so many challenges. Challenges non of us could ever dream of happening. Throughout all of this our dancers have proven time and time again they are a BIG, BEAUTIFUL, BRIGHT light that shines from within! Thank

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Rock The Dance Floor!

When competition is canceled for the second year in a row (to no fault of the competition) we bring the competition to JJIU! JJIU Presents: JJIU ROCK THE DANCE FLOOR! Our very OWN competition with professional judges, special awards and a Chance for our dancers to finish what they set out to do. At JJIU

JJIU 2020-2021 Schedule

the Jennifer's Jazz It up studio of dance spring update for 2020

Spring Update

First off, thank you to our current dance families for being so wonderful and supportive during these unprecedented times. Since the onset of Covid — 19 our dancers physical and mental well being have been at the forefront of everything we have done. We know these times have been tough on families. At JJIU we want to