Josie Forbes

I have been teaching Group Fitness classes for over 25 years. I have taught a variety of formats ranging from: High Impact Aerobics, Low Impact Aerobics, Hi-Lo aerobics, Aqua, Step Reebok, Step & Pump, Bodyworks,  Latin Impact, Zumba, Zumba Toning & Zumbatomic.  I am certified as a Group Exercise Instructor through AFAA (Aerobics & Fitness Association of America), CPR & AED certified and I am currently licensed to teach Zumba, Zumba Toning, Zumbatomic & R.I.P.P.E.D.

I currently teach approximately 12 to 14 Zumba Fitness & Zumba Toning classes per week at various studios as well as Total Woman Gym & Day Spa in Placentia, CA and 24 Hour Fitness Sport in Anaheim HIlls, CA.   In addition, I perform & teach at  Zumba in da Club @ Original Mike's in Santa Ana, CA on the first Sunday of each month.

I have successfully taught and organized several Zumba Master Classes with several other Zumba instructros at various studio locations.  I have been blessed to start and run Zumba Fitness Programs at the following studios & venues:   Phill's Ballroom Dance Studio, Orange Ca, Gryphon Fitness Studio, Placentia, CA, Allegro Ballroom of Orange County, Placentia, CA, Whitten Community Center, Placentia Ca, and OCMAA, Anaheim, CA.

I have and am currently mentoring  licensed Zumba instructors.  My mentoring services have included working with them on their cuing skills, choreography, dancing skills as well as helping them secure their first Zumba teaching job. To date I have and am currently mentoring 11 licensed Zumba instructors.