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Jumpstart Gold: Master Three Class Types!
Zumba Gold Class
Zumba Gold® Classes
Adapted for active older adults.
Zumba Gold Chair Class
Zumba Gold® Chair Classes
Perfect for seated participants.
Zumba Class
Zumba® Classes
Fun and effective for every fitness level
Zumba class
HOW TO BECOME A

ZUMBA GOLD® INSTRUCTOR

Step 1
SIGN UP FOR TRAINING Choose your preferred training format—In-Person or Livestream—and learn from a top Zumba® Education Specialist.
Step 2
GET YOUR ZUMBA® INSTRUCTOR LICENSE Complete your training and instantly earn your license to start teaching Zumba® classes.
Step 3
UNLOCK ZUMBA GOLD® & GOLD CHAIR LICENSES Join the Zumba Instructor Network (ZIN™) to gain exclusive access to teach Zumba Gold® and Zumba Gold® Chair.
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What You'll Learn

With your Zumba Gold® Instructor Training, you’ll get everything you need to salsa into instructor success.

Essential Health & Safety Guidelines

Essential Health & Safety Guidelines

Educate participants on fitness principles, appropriate modifications, and safety best practices.
How to Lead Safe & Effective Classes

How to Lead Safe & Effective Classes

Learn progressions and adaptations to ensure a fun and inclusive experience for all students.
Designing Movement for Daily Life

Designing Movement for Daily Life

Create routines that enhance mobility, strength, and independence for active older adults.
Making a Real Impact

Making a Real Impact

Help improve students' quality of life through movement, music, and community.

Meet The Growing Demand

For Zumba Gold Instructors

75 % of senior living communities plan to expand wellness programs in the next two years
70 % plan to increase active living opportunities for residents

Zumba Instructor Network

ZIN™ is a monthly membership program designed to give you ongoing support, in making a meaningful impact on your students' lives.
Enjoy seamless teaching with curated class choreographies, inspiring music playlists, and powerful tools to manage your schedule and promote your classes effortlessly—plus so much more to support your journey.
License to Teach Indefinitely
Exclusive Instructor Apps
Monthly Music + Choreography
Global Community Support to Guide You
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Jun 14,

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2025

Livestream Jump Start Gold

LIVESTREAM, LA, US

Instructor: Ludmilla Marzano  Language: English

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Jun 21,

6/21

2025

In-Person In-Person Jump Start Gold

Arcadia, CA, US

Instructor: Cheryl Wu Hall  Language: English

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Jul 6,

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2025

Livestream Jump Start Gold

Livestream , CA, US

Instructor: Cheryl Wu Hall  Language: English

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Aug 16,

8/16

2025

Livestream Jump Start Gold

LIVESTREAM, LA, US

Instructor: Ludmilla Fleury  Language: English

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Livestream Jump Start Gold

LIVESTREAM 2025 AAAI TRADE SHOW, LA, US

Instructor: Ludmilla Fleury  Language: English

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Sep 20,

9/20

2025

In-Person In-Person Jump Start Gold

San Jose, CA, US

Instructor: Cheryl Wu Hall  Language: English

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Testimonials

Stories That Inspire

"I chose to teach Zumba Gold because of the community that it reaches. It reaches an older active community and it reaches new students perhaps starting off in Zumba that may want to give it a try, at maybe a slower pace."

"My first class actually was a Gold class with 44 people and I remember almost being frozen at front but once the music started, nothing else mattered and the rest is history from there. Gold is actually my favorite format."

"Zumba Gold helped me offer a fitness format that was fun for the people who have never done any type of fitness or were a little bit older or had issues with their joints and muscles and to reach them, Zumba Gold is the perfect format and I love teaching Zumba Gold"

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What is the Jump Start Gold™ instructor training?

This course is designed for new instructors who wish to teach active older adult and addresses the anatomical, physiological and psychological needs specific to this population. It will also prepare you to teach students just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle and who want to join the fitness-party for the first time.

The Jump Start Gold Instructor Training teaches you the foundation and formula to teach a Zumba class and prepares you to teach Zumba Gold® classes by integrating the concepts of the Zumba Gold program. By completing this training, you will get the license to teach Zumba classes AND the license to teach Zumba Gold and Gold Chair classes. You will also receive:

  • Zumba Basic 1 Electronic Instructor Manual
  • Zumba Gold® Electronic Instructor Manual
  • Full Class Review + over 150 songs and choreos for your classes
  • Basic Steps Level 1 Review on ZIN NOW
  • Fitness Certification Credits for Instructor Trainings (varies by country)
  • 6 months License to teach Zumba classes, and the option to extend indefinitely through ZIN™ (Zumba Instructor Network).

Note: To receive the Zumba Gold Instructor license after the jumpstart training, you must join ZIN™ (Zumba Instructor Network).

Are there any prerequisites?

Yes; a participant must be 18 years or older to attend any Zumba® Instructor Training. A 15, 16- or 17-year-old may attend a Zumba Basic Instructor Training on their own, but they must have a letter from their parent, and both the parent must sign the liability form at the Instructor Training. If you are 15, 16 or 17 years old, contact the trainer for your Instructor Training to coordinate receiving the letter from your parent and having the liability form signed at the Instructor Training.

What is the difference between the Zumba® Basic, Jump Start Gold™ and Jump Start Kids + Kids Jr.™ instructor trainings?
There are three entry-level Instructor Trainings available to non-Zumba Instructors: Zumba® Basic 1, Zumba Jump Start Gold™ and Jump Start Kids & Kids Jr™.
The Zumba Basic Instructor Training (also known as Zumba Basic) is a high-energy training session where you'll learn the basic Zumba rhythms as well as multiple variations. This Instructor Training gives you the groundwork you need to teach Zumba class.
If you wish to teach a lower-intensity Zumba class to active older adults, beginners, or special populations, then we recommend you take the Jump Start Gold™ Instructor Training. The Jump Start Gold Instructor Training combines the Zumba Gold® Training with the foundation and formula of a Zumba® Basic Level 1 Training.

The Jump Start Gold™ program addresses the anatomical, physiological and psychological needs crucial to teaching the active older adult population*. It is designed for instructors-to-be who are passionate about teaching Zumba Gold® classes (versus basic Zumba classes) and want to “jump start” their Zumba Gold career. This course allows instructors-to-be to become licensed in both the Zumba Basic and Zumba Gold programs in one extended 10-hour Instructor Training.

The Jump Start Kids & Kids Jr.™ Instructor Training gives you two Zumba® Instructor Licenses — Zumba Basic 1 and Zumba® Kids & Kids Jr. — in a one-day training! You’ll get all the instruction and materials you need to kick start a Zumba® kids program.

To receive the Kids & Kids Jr. instructor license after the jumpstart training, you must join ZIN (Zumba Instructor Network).

What is the Zumba® Instructor Network?

The Zumba® Instructor Network is a monthly membership program created to give you ongoing support and tools for success as a Zumba instructor. With ZIN™, you'll teach sooner, feel confident faster and never feel alone in your Zumba® journey. You will receive ongoing music and choreography for your classes, access to playlist creation and social media marketing apps, continuing education opportunities, exclusive community and events, and so much more!