The good thing about being a Zumba Instructor in Asia is the free ZIN training we get! Attended my first ZIN (Zumba Instructor Network) training with Zumba Education Specialist (ZES) Michael Thomas at Zumba Studio @*Scape on Sunday morning and we started off with a masterclass on ZIN 32 and 33!
ZIN 32 Sneek Peek
ZIN 33 Sneek Peek
Of course, it’s also a great time to catch up with our Zumba Friends from other “camps” and getting to know more like minded people! The only problem I had was the location – It was rather small to hold more than 50 instructors. At one point, I was forced to the corner cos of a travelling move and everyone were happily moving in big steps.
At the rate that the Zumba Instructors is growing and the mandatory rule of attending 2 out of 3 ZIN training, we will probably need an Air-conditioned Hall the next time. Maybe someone should go and kawan kawan with People’s Association. Haha.
N.E.mation! 6 is here! This year, students are asked to use their creativity to produce storylines centred on the theme of “NS: From Father to Son”. Just form a team of at least 3 members and sign-up now at http://nemation.sg. Registration closes 14 August 2011. No prior animation knowledge or skill required.
- Taken with Michael Thomas, the International Zumba Education Specialist (ZES)
I have graduated from my Zumba Basic 1 Instructor Training which was held on 24 and 25 Jun 2011 at True Fitness Suntec City by Michael Thomas, the International Zumba Education Specialist!
In that 2 days, we started the day with a 1-hour session of Zumba Masterclass with Michael, followed by learning the steps to the four basic Zumba rhythms (merengue, salsa, cumbia and reggaeton)! We were all drilled with the basic steps and the variations by Michael and were called up to lead the class as we were practicing! In between the training on basic moves, we have some lectures sessions to learn about the origins of Zumba and the steps.
We also clarified how different Zumba is being licensed in Asia:
- In Singapore, 2x ZIN CD releases are bundled with a ZIN training session at
USD$60SGD$160 once every 4 month and instructors will need to attend at least 2 out of 3 sessions each year to keep the instructor licence valid. - To conduct a Zumba lesson (except for one-off event or trial class), a licence of USD$150will be required for each location per month.
- Instructors in Asia do not have a ZIN registration number, at least for now.
After we were taught the last bit on the Zumba Formula and how to communicate with the class, we were given a reggaeton track to choreograph our first Zumba routine in groups! Each group had to perform our Zumba Routine and everyone really enjoyed the whole experience! Though we are certified Zumba Instructors, most of us without group x background will need to work on our ability to cue participants to follow us during our routines.
Oh! By the way, I am not going to be a Zumba Instructor any time soon, ok? I still prefer to enjoy as a participant 
