Turn your passion for dancing into a fun workout experience.
GET LICENSED TO TEACH ZUMBA® WITH OUR ONE-DAY TRAINING CLASS
“When I hear a beat, I just can’t help myself. Zumba turned my dancing feet into a career I love!”
- Josette T. Santa Barbara, CA | Zumba® Instructor since 2014
“I fell in love with dancing after my first lesson as a kid. I haven’t stopped moving since then! Zumba lets me do what I love most AND make a living.”
- Adham A. , Plymouth, UK | Zumba® Instructor since 2016
“If there’s music you’ll find me dancing, even if it’s to elevator music! With Zumba, I get paid to dance and help others be their best self! It’s a win-win.”
- Jaime W. Wilmington, NC | Zumba® Instructor since 2017
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.
Get (and stay) fit while having fun.
Increase your income and do what you love - on your own terms!
IT'S YOUR MOVE
THIS COULD BE YOU!
Zumba®
Basic 1 Trainings
Near You
Watch success stories from two of our instructors that once started from scratch!
Maggie Engels, Zumba® Instructor since 2011
Rony Gratereaut, Zumba® Instructor since 2012
HOW TO START EARNING MONEY TEACHING ZUMBA®
Complete a one-day class and get licensed.
Learn the moves in class and through our online portal.
Post your classes online or find classes to teach in your area.
Sign up for ZIN™ to get fresh monthly content and keep your students happy.
Dance to the music you love, teach with passion and earn money!
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Take our fun and engaging one-day training course to master these foundational skills.
BASIC STEPS
The basic steps and variations to four of the Zumba® core rhythms: Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia, and Reggaeton.
THE ZUMBA® FORMULA
Identify the different parts of a song and how to use them to build an effective dance-fitness workout.
BASIC 1 REVIEW
A full recap of everything you have learned in our 1-day training, plus a library of base rhythms, core moves, and variations.
Born from a dream to bring high-intensity workouts to those with limited access to gear and resources, Zumba is a fitness program that shreds the norm to deliver a fun alternative workout to those who love spinning classes and other cardio programs. You’ll teach classes jam-packed with a blend of rep-infused dance moves to the beat of popular Latin music styles.
Zumba has taken the world by storm with hundreds of thousands of students looking for classes every day. From kids to adults, people everywhere are excited for the ride of their life with you as their new instructor!
ABOUT ZUMBA®
BENEFIT FROM ZUMBA'S CONTINUED SUPPORT AND THRIVE AS AN INSTRUCTOR
LICENSE TO TEACH INDEFINITELY
Your B1 training gives you an instructor license for 6 months, but as a ZIN™ Member, your license will never expire.
MONTHLY MUSIC & CHOREO
As a ZIN™ member, you'll receive monthly content to keep your classes fresh and your students happy.
MARKETING TOOLS
Join the ZIN™ community and get personalized marketing materials and an instructor page to promote yourself and your classes.
Zumba® gives you all the tools you need to succeed.
Connect with a network of new and experienced instructors from all over the world to seek advice and share experiences.
Make lifelong friends who share the same passion.
Take advantage of ZIN-exclusive events like the Zumba® Convention, Zumba® Cruise and even Vacation (Club Med).
BECOME A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER AND JOIN THE ZIN™ COMMUNITY
Q: Are there any prerequisites to taking a B1 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.
QUESTIONS, ANYONE?
Important FAQs About Becoming An Instructor!
For a full list of FAQs, click here.
Whether you're looking for a career change or to make some extra cash, Zumba® is the right move.
“I fell in love with dancing after my first lesson as a kid. I haven’t stopped moving since then! Zumba lets me do what I love most AND make a living.”
- Adham A. , Plymouth, UK | Zumba® Instructor since 2016
“When I hear a beat, I just can’t help myself. Zumba turned my dancing feet into a career I love!”
- Josette T. Santa Barbara, CA | Zumba® Instructor since 2014
“If there’s music you’ll find me dancing, even if it’s to elevator music! With Zumba, I get paid to dance and help others be their best self! It’s a win-win.”
- Jaime W. Wilmington, NC | Zumba® Instructor since 2017
Q: What is the Zumba Basic 1 instructor training
A: The Zumba Basic Level 1 Instructor Training (also known as Zumba Basic) prepares you with the foundation and formula to teach a Zumba class. You will learn the steps to four basic rhythms (merengue, salsa, cumbia and reggaeton); how to put them together into a song; and how to create your first Zumba class. We provide you with all the tools and resources you need to teach a Zumba class. There are no prerequisites. On the day of the Instructor Training, you will receive the following materials:
- 4 Basic Rhythms Review
- The Zumba® Basic 1 Instructor Digital Manual
- Zumba Basic 1 Certificate of Completion
- Fitness Certification Credits for Instructor Training (varies by country)
- 6 months License to teach basic Zumba classes
MEET BETO, AND YOUR NEW TRAINERS
In 1999, Alberto “Beto” Perez created Zumba® on accident while improvising an aerobics class around the only music he had, a cassette of Latin hits. Fast forward ten years and Zumba® is in over 180 countries with more than 15 million participants!
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 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. And with round the clock materials and support, it’s your direct line to Beto himself.
Beto Perez
Creator of Zumba® Fitness
In 1999, Alberto “Beto” Perez created Zumba® on accident while improvising an aerobics class around the only music he had, a cassette of Latin hits. Fast forward ten years and Zumba® is in over 180 countries with more than 15 million participants!
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 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. And with round the clock materials and support, it’s your direct line to Beto himself.
Gina
ZES since 2005
Jennifer
ZES since 2012
TEACHING LICENSE
In addition to your teaching license, you’ll leave with material for your first class, cueing tips and the opportunity to access new choreography each month.
"Over 15 Million people are dancing Zumba across 180 countries and 200,000 locations"
“Zumba has created many thousands of jobs beyond its walls”
“Make Extra Cash Teaching Zumba”
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