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

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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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.