There are plenty of ways to improve your skills in Zumba such as looking for a certified instructor and joining workshops every now and then. Workshops can be found in most cities all around the world. You can also check the web site to find the most convenient one that fits your schedule and lifestyle. Here are some more details about the workout.
Looking for a Workshop
The Zumba web site is the easiest way to look for any available workshops near your area. Official schedules are posted every now and then. If you do not have any workshop available, you can contact the web site to ask for more information. You can also suggest for potential areas where Zumba workshops can be hosted.
If you see a place, you may want to assess if it is legitimate or truly have certified instructors available. You can have a more exciting and fulfilling experience if you invest in real Zumba classes. Find out who the instructors are and the type of Zumba class to be held such as Zumba Gold or Zumba Basic. Choosing the right type of workshop is essential for your health and fitness progress.
Instructor Requirements
You can become a Zumba instructor by attending one of the available Zumba workhops. Check the dates and locations of upcoming Zumba workshops. There are no requirements to become a certified instructor, but having a dance or fitness background can work to your favor. Only those 18 years old and above can join a Zumba workshop, although in some cases, special allowances can be extended to younger individuals.
If you have taken a 1 or 2-day Zumba Basic workshop, you may be allowed to teach Zumba. Simply use the name “Zumba” in the title of your class, and you can legally call yourself a Zumba instructor. All uses of the name “Zumba”, as well as the use of the logo should be approved first by the Corporate Office of Zumba. Zumba Fitness is considered as a trademark of Zumba Fitness, LLC, holding copyright ownership on every material related to Zumba, as well as the use of the name and logo. Any individual who intends to teach Zumba without a present Certificate of Completion will be violating the laws of trademark and copyright.
Teaching Zumba
Once you have successfully finished the Zumba workshop, you can teach anytime. Every Zumba instructor is considered an independent contractor, so feel free to set up your own venue, facility, rates, terms, schedule and other agreements. The Zumba workshop will provide you all the details and help hone your skills to teach and make Zumba routines for your class. DVDs and music CDs will be given to you wherein you can start to improve and develop your routines.
Getting Help
Those who are just beginning to teach Zumba may contact an experienced Zumba instructor, plus a group exercise coordinator to help teach classes. There is a continuing education in Zumba so you can improve in your craft nonstop. You will also be provided with new music, choreography ideas, marketing items and a ZIN newsletter for updates. Joining this type of program is only optional.
Depending on the fitness facility, you may be required to have certification for general group exercise. Zumba is a specialty class so know more about the requirements before investing in a venue.
