INSTRUCTOR TRAINING - FAQ

If you purchase our videos and are not certified through our program, you are only permitted to use the workouts for home use or within a private non-profit facility as a group, as long as you do not advertise the meeting in any public way.

You may not charge a fee for use of the videos or use our company name in conjunction with an advertisement of the workouts in a public forum (i.e. you may not advertise a "Shazzy Fitness class" on Facebook if you are not a licensed instructor).

We offer 2 separate options for instructor training - live and online. The following outlines the main differences between the two.

Live training and certification:

• One-on-one coaching from our expert choreographers
• 5 Continuing Education Credits from the Aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
• License to create your own choreography using our logo and under the Shazzy Fitness brand name
• There are currently no live trainings scheduled for 2020 or 2021

Online workshop:

• A great option for those who are not near a live training location or who prefer to get trained on their own schedule
• May only use the routines on our videos, the Choreography Club content or videos shared among our online instructor community
• Option to also attend a future live training (*additional fee required)
• And more

No, there are no fitness or experience requirements to become a licensed Shazzy Fitness Instructor.

Our instructors range from experienced group fitness instructors to ministry leaders to people who have never taught at all.  We provide the tools you need to succeed and we are with you every step of the way to answer questions and provide support.

If you have any medical condition - current or prior – we recommend you get the approval of your physician.  Once you are licensed, we encourage you to practice several times so you can successfully teach at least one of our routines with no discomfort and are able to talk through the moves without being too short of breath. However, there is no fitness test prior to certification.

Yes! As a certified Shazzy Fitness instructor, you may charge a fee for your classes or provide free classes. The choice is yours. Also, you do not share your fees with us.

Shazzy Fitness Instructors are NOT employees or contractors of Shazzy Fitness LLC; instead our licensed instructors are permitted to use our choreography, music and marketing materials. Each instructor is responsible for managing and promoting their own class, including accepting payment. So, depending on each individual's commitment and perseverance, the sky is the limit :)

As a Shazzy Fitness licensed instructor, you may incorporate your own choreography as long as you meet the following conditions:

• You have attended one of our live trainings (online certified instructors may not create their own choreography using the Shazzy Fitness brand or logo)
• You only choreograph to faith-based music or instrumental songs. Only songs with Christian lyrics or faith-themed instrumental music is permitted.

Family-friendly hip-hop dance is our most popular workout. However, instructors who are licensed through our live trainings are free to incorporate other forms of dance fitness or exercise (i.e. stretching, muscle-toning, jazz dance, salsa) as long as it meets our guidelines and has prior approval.

There is a one-time registration fee to attend our training.

LIVE training: The fee is typically between $249 per person. There are currently no live trainings scheduled for 2020 or 2021

ONLINE: Please visit our online course page to see current fees and registration details for our online training - click here: Shazzy Fitness Online Instructor Training

Once you are a licensed instructor, there are no ongoing fees. However, you may join our optional Choreography Club, which offers new dance routines every month for only $20 a month (there is no contract, and you may cancel any time).

Benefits of Choreography Club membership:

• New Choreography to share with your class each month
• Discounts on merchandise and events
• 2-year re-certification/renewal fee waived if you are a paid Choreography Club member for at least 12 consecutive months

Our licenses - both online and live - renew every 2 years. If you wish to remain certified beyond 2 years, you must renew by taking one of our online renewal training.

If you have been a Choreography Club member for at least 12 consecutive months, your renewal fee is waived. If not, your renewal fee will be equal to the online certification renewal fee at that time.

We get asked this all the time :) Many of our instructors are actually certified by Zumba, Cize, Jazzercise, Beachbody, YMCA and other group fitness programs.

Our program appeals to instructors from many backgrounds because we create customized, fun and family-friendly dance routines (that include "clean" music that edifies the spirit) with some incredible dance beats - all at the same time!

You never have to worry about Shazzy Fitness lyrics or dance moves – they are based in the Christian faith and appropriate for all ages.

We provide options to those who would like to add a new format to their existing resume or who would like to offer a new brand of fitness to their ministry or community. No experience required. If you think this is for you or someone you know, we'd love to hear from you!

Absolutely! What's even better - if you later decide you would like to attend a live training, you get full credit for your online training fee. You only pay a flat upgrade fee of  $99 at the time of registration.

So you get the best of both options with nothing to lose :)

It depends on each individual and how long it takes each person to feel comfortable with the material. The average time is 2-3 weeks, however for those who are truly motivated and have the time to dedicate to the material - our course can easily be completed in a single day. Click here to learn more about our Online Training.

We are always seeking organizations to partner with. In order for us to travel to your community, we require a minimum of 10 registered class attendees from your area or institution at least 3 months prior to us confirming the date or publicly promoting the workshop. If your location is on the west coast, this minimum may be higher. If you interested in sponsoring a workshop, please contact us so we can get the ball rolling :)

For those who are interested in obtaining an instructor license but do not meet the minimum requirements for sponsoring a live training, the online instructor training is the best solution.

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Yes! We are an official AFAA (Athletics & Fitness Association of America) Continuing Education Provider. If you register and attend any of our live instructor trainings and are currently certified by AFAA, you will receive 5 AFAA Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

At this time only our live training is approved to offer AFAA CEUs.