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a Zumba® Instructor

Take your Zumba® passion to the next level. Get (and stay) fit, increase your income and do what you love - on your own terms!

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Get the tools you need to start teaching:

  • Basic Steps

    The basic steps and variations to four of the Zumba® core rhythms: Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia, and Reggaeton.

  • BASIC 1 REVIEW

    A refresher of some of your essential instructor tools, plus a library of the base rhythms, core moves and variations.

  • The Zumba® Formula

    Identify the different parts of a song and how to use them to build an effective dance-fitness workout.

  • Teaching License

    Receive your license to begin teaching Zumba® classes.

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Success Stories

  • I became an instructor to inspire others to fall in love with this program just as I did, and to demonstrate that ANYONE can (and should) dance! Becoming an instructor has allowed me to grow in so many ways.
    Jaime W.

    Jaime W.

    Wilmington, NC
    United States

  • As a Zumba® instructor working part-time I am getting near £200 a week. It keeps me fit and I get paid to do what I love.
    Adham A.

    Adham A.

    Plymouth, Devon
    United Kingdom

  • Zumba is my full-time career and I love what I do. I am beyond blessed to be able to leap out of bed every day pumped and excited for my "work" day!
    Josette T.

    Josette T.

    Santa Barbara, CA
    United States

  • I became an instructor to inspire others to fall in love with this program just as I did, and to demonstrate that ANYONE can (and should) dance! Becoming an instructor has allowed me to grow in so many ways.
    Jaime W.

    Jaime W.

    Wilmington, NC
    United States

  • As a Zumba® instructor working part-time I am getting near £200 a week. It keeps me fit and I get paid to do what I love.
    Adham A.

    Adham A.

    Plymouth, Devon
    United Kingdom

  • Zumba is my full-time career and I love what I do. I am beyond blessed to be able to leap out of bed every day pumped and excited for my "work" day!
    Josette T.

    Josette T.

    Santa Barbara, CA
    United States

Zumba® Basic 1 Trainings Near You

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Learn from the Best

Your training will be led by a Zumba® Education Specialist (ZES™) - one of the world's best Zumba® instructors. Every single ZES™ has been hand-picked by Beto, the creator of the Zumba program, for their talent and extensive dance-fitness experience.

Our ZES's go through a comprehensive training and certification process and have the tools to prepare you to rock your classes with confidence!

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It's Your Move

Whether you're looking for a career change or to make some extra cash, Zumba® is the right move. Designed for flexibility and fun, the Zumba program makes it easy to set your own schedule and teach as many (or as few) classes as you want.

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GET TWO LICENSES
IN JUST ONE TRAINING!

With Jump Start Kids, you can receive the license to teach two classes - Zumba® and Zumba Kids - all in one training!

Zumba Kids classes are designed for our youngest movers and shakers. In your one-day training you’ll learn the foundation of the Zumba program, plus how to instill healthy habits in kids ages 4-11.

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QUESTIONS, ANYONE?

Important FAQs About Becoming An Instructor!

Q: Are there any prerequisites to taking a Basic 1 training?

A: No, however it helps if you've already taken a Zumba® class before, or if you have previous experience in teaching group exercise classes.

Q: What happens after the training?

A: After completing the Instructor Training, you can begin teaching whenever you feel comfortable and ready. Instructors act as independent contractors, giving you the freedom to set your own schedule, rates, terms, agreements, etc.

Q: Do I need any other certifications before I can teach?

A: The Zumba® program is considered a specialty certificate, so depending on your country or facility center, you may need a general group exercise certificate. Be sure to check with your government or local guidelines to see what the requirements are in order for you to teach.

For a full list of FAQs, click here.

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