Certifications
Group Fitness Leader, Canfitpro, 2018; Active Aging Fitness, Canfitpro, 2017; Nutritionist in Weight Management, FTC(UK), 2016
Licenses
Zumba Gold® and Zumba®, since 2013. (On hold annually, July and August, when studio is not available.*) Previously, Strong NationTM, 2016-2020**
Supplemental Training
Human Kinetics: Ageless Intensity (Redefining Functional Fitness), 2022; Exercise for Knee & Hip Replacements, 2021; Stretching Anatomy, 2018.
BCRPA: Fitness theory, 2014.
Zumba®: Take the Lead, 2020; Social Media Foundations, 2020; Virtual Pro, 2020; Cue Like a Pro, 2020; Core, 2017; Strong NationTM, 2016; Pro Skills, 2014. Convention 2019: Choreo – Swing, Ballet Fusion, Belly Dance; Seated Zumba Gold®, (High Intensity) Bursts, Longevity Factor (the value of Zumba Gold®).
Memberships
Canfitpro, since 2018; Association of Group Exercise Professionals, since 2014. ZIN™ (Zumba® Instructor Network), since 2013; SYNC Network (Strong Nation™), 2016-2020.*
Other Requirements
Entandem (SOCAN/ReSound) music licensing, since 2016; CPR and AED certification, since 2016; Personal liability insurance, since 2016.
Community Service
Zumba® Instructor Network Community Volunteer; 2020, 2021, 2022.
* When license is on hold, classes cannot be promoted using any a Zumba® brand name. Classes won’t change, just the name. ** Electively dropped license and membership due to lack of local teaching opportunities in January 2021.
Updated: June 2023
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