Become a Zumba Fitness Instructor
Zumba is a growing workout phenomenon that blends an aerobic workout routine with South American dance moves. When attending a Zumba class, the idea is to have fun and dance while getting a full body workout. There is a growing demand for Zumba instructors because of its increasing popularity. To become a Zumba fitness instructor, you need to attend the learning classes offered through the Zumba Academy on the official Zumba website.
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Log on to the Zumba website. Locate the "Instructor Training" option in the horizontal menu bar on the front page. Click on it to access the "Zumba Academy."
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Browse through the option for Zumba training classes. You can choose either the Zumba Basic Steps Level 1 class, an upbeat and faced paced class, or the Zumba Gold, designed to be a lower-intensity workout. You will learn the basic Zumba steps in both classes.
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Find a Zumba instructor near your area to start the training process. Use the online Zumba instructor search on the Zumba website. Use your zip code to narrow the search.
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Register for the Zumba training course to become a registered Zumba instructor. The required minimum age for registration is 18.
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Attend the scheduled Zumba training day, you registered for in the previous step. On the training day, you will receive a basic Zumba level DVD, a Zumba soundtrack, a basic rhythm DVD, an instructor manual and your completion certificate. This is applicable for both the beginner level and Zumba Gold.
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Purchase additional Zumba music on the Zumba website and put together your workout routine.
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Contact your local gym or workout facility to inquire about teaching a Zumba class. Your certificate in hand, you are allowed to teach Zumba .
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