This course will give the instructor the tools to teach an active older adult, as well as beginner or de-conditioned student. The participant will receive updated information on the science of aging, the anatomical, physiological and psycholigical needs of this special population, as well as the most current exercise guidelines for health and fitness. The goal of using this information and combining it the with learning the base moves and rhythms of Zumba Fitness is to give the instructor the foundation to be able to design a safe, effective and fun, Zumba Gold Class! This course will also focus on teaching techniques, as well as designing and teaching a Zumba Gold Chair Class.