How to Become a Zumba Instructor

Zumba is a fitness program designed around fast-paced Latin music. Zumba's founder, Beto Perez, is a fitness professional from Colombia, South America, who's now a celebrity trainer in the United States. Zumba uses a variety of movements and fast-paced dance steps to tone muscle and burn fat. Participants enjoy the fun atmosphere of Zumba classes and the results they see. Here is how to become a Zumba instructor.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Attend a training session in any number of cities to become a Zumba instructor. Go to the Zumba website for a list of classes and registration information.
2. Decide between Zumba Basic Step instruction and Zumba Gold. The Basic program is geared to people of all ages and the Gold program is for people 50 years and older.
3. Choose to attend either 1- or 2-day classes. Certification is the same for each, but the founder of the Zumba fitness program primarily teaches the 2-day class.
4. Check for an email from Zumba confirming your registration. You should get another email from them just prior to your scheduled class with event information.

Tips & Warnings

• Your Zumba certification is good for 1 year, and you must renew it to stay current as an instructor.