Are you looking to start a career in fitness? Do you want to make extra income? If you love to dance and want to share your passion for dance and fitness with others to motivate them to get active and get moving, then becoming a Zumba® Instructor is a great option. As a Zumba® Instructor, you can change lives and experience a career that you're passionate about.

Zumba® is becoming more popular — and with this rise in popularity comes a demand for Zumba® Instructors in Florida. You'll find it simple to jump-start your career in this thriving group fitness class.

Learn more about becoming a Licensed Zumba® Instructor in Florida, including tips for hosting your first class.

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What Does It Take to Be a Zumba® Instructor?

Anyone 18 years and older can take the necessary courses to receive a Zumba® license. No specific experience is required, but a background in fitness or dance will help you achieve your goals faster and gives you a great starting point for leading classes. All you need is a basic understanding and a passion for helping and motivating others — we'll help you with the rest in our instructor course!

How to Get a Zumba® License in Florida

Before you can become a Licensed Zumba® Instructor, you need to enroll in Zumba® Basic Level 1 training, which teaches you everything you need to know about the core Zumba® principles, rhythms and variations in an educational and informative session.

You'll receive your official Zumba® license upon successful completion of your chosen instructor course. At that point, you'll become an independent contractor, which means you get to decide when, where and how you want to offer lessons, including what type of facility you want to work in, what you'll charge per person or per session and more. You'll get the option to enroll in the Zumba® Instructor Network (ZIN™), where your membership gives you exclusive insider information to help you stay up-to-date on all things Zumba® and connect with other instructors around the world.

Where to Take Instructor Training

Once you make your choice, you need to enroll in a course. Instructor training courses provide you with valuable information and tips on hosting Zumba® classes and being an excellent instructor. You'll have the opportunity to network with other potential instructors and experience the strong and uplifting Zumba® community. You have two options:

• In person courses: Taking an in person course lets you get hands-on training and meet other instructors in your area. Once you find a training course near you, fill out a form with your contact and payment information — be sure to sign up with the name you want on your license! You'll receive a confirmation email upon successful registration, then another email a week before the event to fill you in on the details about your upcoming training.
• Virtual courses: If you cannot find an in person training close to you or cannot attend in person, online instructor trainings are a fantastic alternative. The livestream Zumba® training gives participants the opportunity to interact with each other and the instructor via Zoom. The becoming a Zumba® Instructor, like teaching tools, specialized playlists, dance instructions and ongoing support, and on demand training course provides 16 educational modules that go over the basics of teaching a Zumba® class. You'll complete the 10 hours of content on your own time while you have access to an online instructor to answer any questions.

Whether you decide an in person or virtual training course is best for you, you'll receive the same valuable and quality information to become an all-star Zumba® Instructor in Florida.

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Where to Find Work as a Zumba® Instructor

You're qualified to teach in any format, regardless if you received in-person training or participated in virtual learning. Zumba® instructors are in high demand all over the country — and Florida is no exception. Some of the state's most popular cities are Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa and Fort Lauderdale. If you want to partner with a facility, check with local gyms, health clubs, fitness studios, dance studios, corporate offices, college campuses, vacation resorts, parks, aerobic centers and other locations across the state.

Another option is to host online Zumba® classes that anyone can enroll in, regardless of their location. All you need is a strong internet connection, recording equipment and adequate space to broadcast yourself. Leading an online class gives you and participants the freedom to get started whenever you're available.

Regardless of where you decide to host classes, you'll appreciate the flexibility of Zumba® and the number of locations that are great for a class. Because you don't need any extra equipment, finding a space that allows you and your members to move around safely is perfect for an upbeat class.