Isaiah Reed - Creator & Founder

Dancer, Choreographer, Aerobics Fitness Instructor, Producer/Promoter

Birthplace: Louisiana

 

A prominent dancer and Choreographer, Isaiah Reed pioneered Nouveau Zydeco Dancing in 1993. He founded the Nouveau Zydeco Dance Inc. company, inspired by his Creole mother, Isaiah's goal was to preserve his culture through this new form of dancing that encompasses Caribbean, Latin, Modern Jazz, and Hip Hop dancing. Isaiah is a Licensed Choreographer and received his licensed dance training through Louisiana State's Correspondence Classes. He is licensed to teach Modern Jazz, Ballroom, Folklife, and Latin Salsa/Merengue. He has taught dance at major universities in Louisiana such as USL and Louisiana State University at Eunice. He has traveled throughout the US performing in states such as California, Texas, Louisiana, Colorado, Georgia, and New York. As Producer, he co-produced and co-hosted two television shows in Lafayette, LA, Channel 3's "Zydeco Bandstand" and Channel 5's "Step Into the Rhythm with Isaiah." Isaiah also performed on BET Network's "Bet on Jazz" series performing Zydeco Salsa. He has also produced various instructional videos in Zydeco Dancing.

Isaiah & Dance Partner Maila