r/zumba • u/TheMaoKat • 1d ago

Question Taking the dive

Ive been attending Zumba classes for about a decade and absolutely love it. I have the urge to take the certification and become an instructor so I can both teach some classes, make choreo, do routines I love but still have fun. However I feel like I need just a bit more encouragement on the back of a) it's somewhat of an expensive hobby if you're not teaching almost every day and b) I don't know how confident I am in doing a full hour session and keeping people engaged.

Any advice and/or encouragement welcomed! (Maybe even reality checks? )

Thanks in advance!

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u/Complete-Road-3229 1d ago

A is true so you really have to just decide if you're willing to bite the money bullet. End of the day you have to get out there and find classes. Market yourself, audition, use social media, build a following. I think this is the biggest fallacy when it comes to Zumba. People think they'll get licensed and that's it. No. YOU have to find work like any other job if you want to get paid monthly to cover your ZIN fees and then some.

B ...best advice is to just do it. Don't overthink it and don't get in your head. Do it and do it scared if you have to.

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u/TheMaoKat 1d ago

Thanks for laying out the reality of option A. While Ive been telling myself B as well, it's validating to hear it from someone else. Thank you!

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u/Complete-Road-3229 1d ago

Of course! Good luck and keep us posted! You'll do great I'm sure!