I was talking to my sister the other day, and she said that she wanted to become a Zumba Instructor. So I thought I would research it and also let you know how to become a Zumba instructor. There are a few things you got to know first, before you decided to go any further with your aspirations. The First step is to find out if there is any Zumba Academies close to you, so you can go to the classes. You need to go to www.Zumba.com and sign up, and then pay a registration fee which will be anywhere between $225.00 – $285.00.
You will also need to pick which course you want to take. Here is a list of all the courses and there requirements.
- Zumba Basic – The is the foundation of Zumba, you will learn the formula on how Zumba works and you will learn the four basic rhythms to Zumba (merengue, salsa, cumbia, reggaeton). Zumba Basic will help you put together a routine to a song and also help you choreograph your first class. Tools and resources will be provided in the class. Prerequisite: None.
- Zumba Basic 2 – There will be four more rhythms to learn in this course (belly dance, flamenco, tango, samba). You will continue to learn how to put the Zumba formula in to these routines, so you can be successful. You will also learn advanced techniques, and learn them from some of the best Zumba instructors out there. This will be a time to enhance your profession and skills. Prerequisite: Must be a current Zumba Instructor (50% off for ZIN Members).
Zumba Gold – The Gold Course is for those who wish to teach the general adult population or the true beginners, or people who are out of shape. In this course you will learn to teach the anatomical, physiological, and psychological needs for the general population. You will be taught a Zumba chair workout in this course too. Zumba Gold specifically teaches you how to teach the active older adult. Prerequisite: None.- Zumba Toning – Learn the body-sculpting techniques and how to mix them into your Zumba routines. Calorie burning and strength training moves will be taught in this class. This course will introduce weighted maraca toning sticks to help build strength and tone all the target areas. Prerequisite: Must be a current Zumba Instructor and member of the Zumba Instructor Network (ZIN™). Fitness certification recommended.
- Aqua Zumba – Get in the water and teach Zumba, this is great for all ages. you will learn effective water-based Zumba workouts that will incorporate the Zumba Philosophies. Prerequisite: Must be a current Zumba Instructor and member of the Zumba Instructor Network (ZIN™). AEA certification recommended.
- Zumbatomic - If you love teaching kids, then this is the course you are going to want to take. This course will guide you on how to relate the Zumba workouts and philosophies to children, so they can have fun workout out to the rhythms and beats. Designed for ages 4-12. Prerequisite: Must be a current Zumba Instructor and member of the Zumba Instructor Network (ZIN™).
So here are your options, make sure you get all the prerequisites out of the way, so you can achieve all your Zumba goals.
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