The Zumba Academy provides many opportunities for fitness and dance instructors to learn how to teach Zumba classes. New students, aspiring to be first-time instructors, are also welcome to begin their teaching journey with the Zumba program.

Anyone interested in becoming a Zumba Instructor must attend a Zumba Instructor Training Workshop, and then must keep their instructor status current through the variety of courses offered by the Zumba Academy.

The first step in becoming a Zumba Instructor is to attend one of these basic courses: Zumba Basic Steps Level 1 or Zumba Gold.

Zumba Toning™

This course teaches you how to blend body-sculpting techniques and specific Zumba moves into one calorie-burning, strength-training class. You'll learn how to use weighted, maraca-like Zumba Toning Sticks to enhance rhythm, build strength and tone all the target zones. Prerequisite: Must be a current Zumba Instructor and member of the Zumba Instructor Network (ZIN™). Fitness certification recommended.

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