Since its debut around 18 years ago, Zumba has quickly turned into one of the most popular styles of healthy exercise. The combination of fast-paced popular dance moves and upbeat music has made it a firm favourite of fitness fanatics worldwide.
However, there’s a big difference between taking part in the occasional Zumba class and becoming a fully-fledged Zumba master. So, if you’re hoping to get fit and have fun doing it, then Zumba might be just right for you.
Finding a good instructor
Over one million people in this country alone are already taking part in Zumba activities, so you shouldn’t have any problems finding a class near you.
Don’t just leap for the class that’s taking place closest to your house. If you’re planning to become a Zumba master, then your relationship with the instructor will be incredibly valuable.
It’s worth taking a free lesson, to see whether you like a particular instructor, and their teaching style before you sign up for several classes. Most instructors will offer the first lesson for free, or at a substantial discount, to allow you to try them out. Picking the wrong teacher may end up making the classes very difficult, putting you off Zumba for a significant period of time.
Getting certified
When you are confident you are ready to take the next step, you should consider becoming certified as a Zumba instructor. Not only will this allow you to lead your own classes, but it will also let you into many secrets about the way Zumba works.
Even if you’re not planning to start teaching classes right away, taking the instructor certification should be a step on any path towards being an all-around Zumba master.
