Where to Take Instructor Training Courses

You have two options for taking your training courses:

In Person Training Courses

Find an instructor course near you to get in person training and meet other Zumba® enthusiasts in your area. To register, fill out the registration information online with the name you want to appear on your official license. You will receive two separate confirmation emails — one upon successful registration and another about a week before your training with all the information you need to know for the day of the training, like parking and scheduling.

An in person Zumba® training gives you firsthand experience with a skilled Zumba® instructor, providing you with the skills and experiences you'll need to teach your own Zumba® classes. After your in person training, you can go on to teach in person and/or online Zumba® classes.

Online Training Courses

Can't make it to an in person training course? In just 8 - 10 hours, you can complete an online Zumba® instructor training course. Your online lesson comes with all the music, tips and tools you need to start leading Zumba® classes. Choose from livestream and on demand training options to find what suits your schedule the best. Just as you can teach in person or virtually after an in person training, you can teach Zumba® anywhere after your online training courses.

Optional Things to Enhance Your Skills as a Dance Fitness Instructor

Having the motivation and passion to encourage others to better themselves and reach their health goals are perfect reasons to become a Zumba® instructor. To achieve your goal of becoming an all star Zumba® instructor in North Dakota, consider accomplishing these two things to enhance your teaching abilities:

1. Take Zumba® classes: You can learn new teaching techniques and observe different class styles when you take Zumba® classes.
2. Get your CPR certification: While not required to obtain your Zumba® Instructor License, having a CPR certification is a beneficial certificate to have in the fitness industry.

Where to Find Work as a Zumba® Instructor

North Dakota's largest cities are Fargo, Bismarck, Minot and Grand Forks, but you can find work as a Zumba® instructor in communities all across the state. The number of facilities you can host Zumba® classes at is impressive — you can expand your instructing career in many areas across North Dakota. Check out local gyms, fitness centers, health clubs and dance studios. Other than those locations, you can also look for teaching opportunities at:

• Community centers
• Fitness camps
• College campuses
• Religious institutions
• Parks and recreation centers
• Schools
• Vacation resorts
• Summer camps
• Corporate offices

Talk to your facility of choice about specific requirements before hosting your first Zumba® class. Be sure to work out all the logistics of your Zumba® class before letting participants know when and where to go.

Teaching Online Zumba® Classes From North Dakota

Reach a national and international audience and teach classes at the time and place that meets your needs by hosting online Zumba® classes through our online platform or a third party application, like Zoom. Create and upload prerecorded videos or livestream interactive online classes from the comfort of your home or favorite studio.

To teach online classes, you need:

• A quiet location free of distractions with plenty of space to dance in
• A stable internet connection for streaming or uploading

While online Zumba® instruction has several benefits, be sure to incorporate plenty of verbal and visual cues and seek feedback from participants, so everyone is getting the most out of the class.