What is a ZIN Jam Session?
A ZIN Jam Session is a 3-hour session led by a licensed Zumba® Jammer that allows ZIN™ Members to learn new choreos and boost instructor skills. A maximum of 30 ZIN™ Members per session allows for one-on-one interaction and personal feedback.
ZIN™ Jam Sessions consist of the breakdown of 4-5 choreographies to specific songs, and the practice of complete routines. By the end of the session, you should be confident enough in the new routines to immediately implement them in your Zumba® classes. Some time is dedicated to personal introductions and verbal tips on presentation.
By attending a ZIN™ Jam Session, you will get:
4-5 distinctive choreo routines that you can immediately integrate into your classes
Valuable networking with fellow ZIN™ Members
Expert feedback and one-on-one interaction
Opportunity to enhance steps, skills, and techniques
Continuing education credits/units for AFAA or ACE
Want to make the most of a ZIN™ Jam Session? Watch the ZIN™ Tips video here.
What are the four different types of ZIN™ Jam sessions?
Choreo ZIN™ Jam Sessions are designed to help you master your choreography, build your cueing library, and learn progressions. In the three-hour Choreo ZIN Jam session, you'll learn 4 to 5 new knockout routines to integrate into your Zumba® classes. You will refresh your skills, learn new ones, and get everything you need to be the best instructor you can be. You’ll be able to choose from sessions led by licensed Zumba® Jammers.
Stylistic ZIN™ Jam Sessions are designed to help you learn new stylistic choreos that express your individuality through movement and music.
The Get Down ZIN™ Jam Session is a stylistic variation where you’ll learn up to four new styles and routines to integrate into your Zumba® classes – all inspired by Hip-Hop, R&B, Funk and Pop. You’ll get an understanding of the feeling and history behind each style while mastering the base core moves and the proper technique. These styles are so unique that they are not included in any other ZIN™ Jam session or Zumba® Training
Rhythm ZIN™ Jam Sessions are designed to help you go deeper into your basic rhythms. You’ll get 4 rhythm-specific choreo routines to use in your Zumba® classes, practice the core steps and variations learned in your Basic 1 or Rhythms 2 Training, and be able to identify the beats and instruments that are exclusive to the rhythm you choose. You may choose to attend a ZIN™ Jam Session covering any of the rhythms listed here, taught by a ZJ™ specially licensed to teach this session.
Basic 1: Cumbia, Merengue, Reggaeton, Salsa
Rhythms 2: Flamenco, Tango, Belly Dance, Samba, Quebradita, Soca
It is recommended that a ZIN member attend a Zumba Rhythms 2 Instructor Training course before attending a Zumba Rhythms 2 Jam Session. However, it is not mandatory.
Specialty ZIN™ Jam Sessions are designed to help you learn new choreos to bring to your Specialty classes. You’ll learn 4 to 5 new choreos to integrate into your Zumba® Specialty classes. You may choose to attend a ZIN® Jam Session covering any of the specialties listed here.
Zumba Gold®
Zumba® Step
Zumba® Toning
Aqua Zumba®
Zumba® Kids + Kids Jr.
Specialty Jam sessions are designed to support ZIN Members licensed in the specific Specialty. We will allow a ZIN Member who has not yet trained in a specific Specialty, the option to attend one Specialty Jam session as a trial, to learn more about the Specialty, and to decide whether they’d like to attend a full Specialty instructor training course. This is limited to one per ZIN Member, per Specialty type.
What is a Mini ZIN™ Jam session?
Need fresh choreo but on a tight schedule? Mini ZIN™ Jam Sessions pack big energy and fun into just 90 minutes!
Mini Choreo Jam Sessions are designed to help you master your choreography, build your cueing library, and learn progressions. In this 90-minute jam session, you'll learn 2 new knockout routines to integrate into your Zumba® classes. Refresh your skills, learn new ones, and get everything you need to be the best instructor you can be. You’ll be able to choose from sessions led by licensed Zumba® Jammers.
Mini Rhythm Jam Sessions are designed to help you go deeper into your basic rhythms. In this 90-minute session, you will practice the core steps and variations learned in your Basic 1 or Rhythms 2 Training. This session is taught by a ZJ™ specially licensed to teach this rhythm. (Please note that 90-minute Mini Rhythm Jam sessions are in a pilot phase at this time, so CEUs will not be received for attending these sessions.)
Mini Get Down Jam Sessions are designed to help you learn new stylistic choreos that express your individuality through movement and music. The Get Down ZIN™ Jam Session is a 90-minute stylistic variation. You’ll learn new styles and routines to integrate into your Zumba® classes – all inspired by Hip-Hop, R&B, Funk and Pop. You’ll get an understanding of the feeling and history behind each style while mastering the base core moves and the proper technique. These styles are so unique that they are not included in any other ZIN™ Jam session or Zumba® Training. (Please note that 90 minute Mini Get Down Jam sessions are in a pilot phase at this time, so CEUs will not be received for attending these sessions.)
What is a Zumba® Jammer (ZJ™)?
A Zumba Jammer (ZJ™) is a ZIN™ Member who has been handpicked by Beto and licensed by Zumba to host ZIN™ Jam Sessions. ZJs are awesome at creating choreography and helping ZINs thrive!
Who is the Zumba® Jammer in my area?
Zumba® Jammers are not restricted to specific areas; they can host ZIN™ Jam sessions anywhere in the world. This introduces ZIN™ Members to a wide variety of styles and choreography ideas.
How can I request a ZIN™ Jam Session at my facility?
You can contact a Zumba® Jammer directly for additional information on hosting a ZIN™ Jam Session through their Instructor Page.
How do I become a Zumba® Jammer?
Zumba® Jammer calls are periodically announced on ZIN™ Home, in the ZIN™ Newsletter, and via email. When a call is announced, just follow the instructions on how to apply.
How do I find a ZIN™ Jam Session in my area?
Once logged into your ZIN account, click here to find a ZIN Jam Session near you!
You can also search for ZIN Jam Sessions by going to My ZIN Home. Under the Trainings + Education section, select ZIN Jams. Or you can hover over the Instructor Training section on Zumba.com and click ZIN™ Jam Sessions.
If there are no sessions in your area, please know that new ZIN™ Jam Sessions are continually added to the schedule, so check back regularly. If you know of a facility where a ZIN™ Jam Session could be hosted, please contact a Zumba® Jammer directly through their Instructor Page, for additional information on hosting a ZIN™ Jam Session.
What are the requirements to attend a ZIN™ Jam Session?
To participate in a ZIN™ Jam session, you must be a ZIN™ Member in good standing at the time of the session. Please note that you must present proof of your membership status by printing your status card and bringing it to the session.
How much does it cost to attend a ZIN™ Jam Session?
ZIN™ Jam sessions cost $30 USD or its foreign currency equivalent.
Mini ZIN™ Jam sessions cost $20 USD or its foreign currency equivalent.
If you have a coupon code, simply find a ZIN™ Jam Session in your area and provide the coupon code when you contact the Zumba® Jammer to reserve your place and redeem.
Will I receive any materials at the ZIN™ Jam Session?
Yes, you will receive the following:
Choreo notes - The Zumba® Jammer will provide you with choreography notes and a list of songs used.
Certificate of Completion - Members will automatically receive their certificate of completion via email once the session is finalized.
A badge on the Instructor Page - The badge will update on the Instructor Page according to the number of ZIN Jams attended.
Continuing Education Credits - ZIN™ Members must contact the ZJ™ directly to obtain the appropriate document to redeem these credits with AFAA or ACE.
The maximum number of credits a ZIN™ Member can receive per month is a total of 0.3 ACE CECs or 3 AFAA CEUs.
0.3 ACE CECs or 3 AFAA CEUs are awarded by attending 1 three-hour session.
0.1 ACE CECs or 1 AFAA CEUs are awarded by attending 1 ninety-minute Mini Choreo Jam.
Please note that 90-minute Mini Rhythm Jam sessions, and 90-minute Mini Get Down Jam sessions, are in a pilot phase at this time, so CEUs will not be received for attending these sessions.
What do I do if I don't receive my certificate of attendance?
The certificate is sent via email to all ZIN Jam attendees after a Zumba Jammer (ZJ) finalizes the session. It is automatically sent directly from Zumba, not the ZJ.
If you do not receive your certificate after your ZIN Jam session, make sure to check your spam or junk folder. If the certificate still can not be located, don't hesitate to get in touch with Zumba Support.
What are ZIN Jam badges?
ZIN Jam badges are part of your Instructor Page and serve as a visual representation of your participation in ZIN Jam sessions. They update based on specific attendance milestones, rather than after each individual session. The milestone thresholds are as follows: 1, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, and 1000 sessions.
How do badge milestone updates work?
Badges reflect the highest milestone you have achieved. For example, if you’ve attended 8 sessions, your badge will display "5" until you reach the 10-session milestone. Similarly, attending 12 sessions will display "10" until you complete 20 sessions. Your badge automatically updates on your Instructor Page once a milestone is achieved. No manual action is required; your badge updates automatically upon reaching milestones. Milestones are cumulative across all ZIN Jam sessions you attend.
Why doesn’t my badge update after every session?
Badges are programmed to update only at milestone counts. For example, if you’ve attended 8 sessions, your badge will remain at "5" until you reach "10."
When will my badge update next?
It will update as soon as you reach the next milestone. For example, if your badge currently shows "10," it will update to "20" after your 20th session.
Why does my badge show fewer sessions than I’ve attended?
Badge reflects milestone thresholds, not exact session count. For example, with 15 sessions attended, your badge will show "10" until you reach "20."