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ZIN™ Academy Texas

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026

Looking to learn how to become the best instructor possible? ZIN™ Academies, much like the annual ZIN™ Convention in Orlando, are designed to help you take your career to the next level. Join Beto, local and international presenters and fellow ZIN™ Members for a fun-filled day of learning, moving, networking and more as we celebrate 25 YEARS of Zumba®!

PROGRAM & SCHEDULE

WITH YOUR ONE-DAY 2026 ZIN™ ACADEMY TEXAS REGISTRATION, YOU’LL GAIN ACCESS TO:

  • 25th Birthday Celebration Master Class with Beto
  • Keynote Presentation
  • Baile Funk Session with Zumba® Jammers Benjamin Richard and Rodrigo Angello
  • Fierce Factor Session with Zumba® Education Specialist Sandra Harnes
  • Hit the Streetz Session with Zumba® Jammer Mauricio Camargo
  • Taste of ZIN™ JAM Session Zumba® Jammer Ingrid Kessler
  • 20-minute STRONG Nation with Master Trainer Lucy Barreto
  • Closing Zumba Class
  • Networking opportunities with fellow ZIN™ Members
  • The 2026 ZIN™ Academy Texas program will be presented in English.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
9:00AM-10:30AM
25TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION MASTER CLASS WITH BETO
Beto Perez

As Beto himself describes it, a Zumba® Master Class is "a class that is much more than just the usual 'weekly' class. There is something much more phenomenal about the class that makes it special or unique." Here's your chance! Join Beto for a high-energy master class celebrating 25 years of Zumba. Bring your mega-watt smile and be ready to dance!

10:45AM-11:15AM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

Join us for an exciting kickoff session that’s both informational and inspirational! This dynamic presentation will cover everything Zumba® has planned in your region, updates from community leaders, plus provide you with invaluable tools to help you reach the next level in your Zumba® career.

11:30AM-1:00PM
Fierce Factor
Presented by Zumba® Education Specialist Sandra Harnes

This session highlights some of the most influential and iconic female performers of our time, from Nina Simone to Missy Elliott, Madonna to Janet Jackson, Gaga to the Spice Girls, and many more! We’ll celebrate these fierce females and look at the history of these risk-takers, game-changers, and pioneers of music and dance!

1:15PM-2:00PM
20-MINUTE STRONG NATION SESSION
Presented by Master Trainer Lucy Barreto

2:00PM-2:45PM
LUNCH

2:45PM-4:15PM
Hit the Streetz
Presented by Zumba® Jammer Mauricio Camargo

4:30PM-6:00PM
Baile Funk
Presented by Zumba® Jammers Benjamin Richard + Rodrigo Angello

Welcome to Brazil! In this session, you’ll travel to the heart of Rio de Janeiro’s favelas through its famous Baile Funk and unique vibes. Have you ever heard of Brazilian Funk? Come discover and learn how to dance this very popular rhythm in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Be ready to spice up your classes!

6:15PM-7:00PM
CLOSING ZUMBA CLASS

Close out the day with this exciting and full of energy Zumba Class.

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