IM Dance Happy Studios

My friend brought me here and I never want to leave this place. Its like yoga but better Isaiah Meders is a great teacher. I really recommend this place for people who wants to have fun, go out and dance in salsa clubs… Or there are a lot of people preparing wedding dance. So many styles they teach! If you live in South Bay you should visit this studio for sure!

As a former professional athlete, I have trained with many coaches and Isaiah Meders displays the qualities of a world class instructor. He is patient, has strong communication skills, and understands not every student learns in the same manner. He makes it fun and is extremely generous sharing his knowledge, time, and passion for dance.
Isaiah starts from the ground up providing you with a strong foundation that accelerates your skill level across many styles of dance. Whether you are a beginner or advanced dancer, he works with you toward YOUR goals. His musicality, understanding of connection (and how to teach it), and dance fundamentals are highly developed. I’ve taken private lessons, groups lessons, and even had a chance to see how he teaches wedding couples to look great and feel at ease for their wedding dance — and he excels in every instance. Finally, IM Dance Happy Studios is truly all about being happy — while dancing, learning, and in life. The positive energy makes it a great space to spend time. I highly recommend you check out Isaiah and his studio!

We took private dance lessons with Isaiah for our first dance. We started a month before the wedding, and Isaiah did an amazing job to make us look great on the dance floor. Isaiah worked with our choice of song and managed to teach us the needed moves in 7 lessons. He definitely made the lessons fun, and very simple to understand. We really enjoyed the entire process.

IM Dance Happy Studios coordinated to have Isaiah teach country line dancing at our Elementary school’s Daddy Daughter Dance. Debby at the studio and Isaiah were as professional and accommodating as it gets!

I have been partner dancing socially (not competitively) for 8 years and have not found a dance instructor I’ve felt as happy with as I do with Isaiah. From the very first lesson, I knew this dance studio would be a place to finally put some practice in! Isaiah is able to fully understand my weak areas and encourages my strong areas. He balances every lesson with multiple areas I need to improve on, while identifying what I am doing well. I’ve never had such personalized and strong lessons before! He has danced such a variety of dances, that he understands how to connect with almost every style! I can’t think of a better place to improve your dancing skills! This is the place for anyone looking to improve their connection, technique, patterns, styling, or have more fun on the dance floor!

My mom and I dance salsa religiously for exercise at least twice a week. I’ve been salsa dancing all of my life and come from a large Puerto Rican family that refuses to take dance lessons. (In fact, they hate people who take lessons, and say that they are all stiff and uptight). But… I wanted to learn how to lead and, for a woman, that can be difficult. Also, I pretty much don’t like douchy male dance instructors who use their classes to gain a harem-​like following. I digress.
I met Isaiah dancing in LA and really liked his salsa style. Further, he is unpretentious, and told me he normally teaches his female students to lead, which I admit, was intriguing and unusual in the macho salsa scene. I decided to have a one-​on-​one lesson with him, which was AMAZING! I learned more about my own natural salsa style than I had ever known, and was able to begin the process to lead!!! For those cultural dancers like me, who refused to go to an instructor, you are in the right hands with Isaiah. He teaches the technical stuff without making it stiff or taking the fun out.
If I lived in Los Angeles, I’d be a regular.

I started dancing with Isaiah back when he taught at another studio about 4 or 5 years ago. I have a professional dance background in ballet and jazz and Isaiah has taught me in a way that utilizes my strengths while teaching me proper ballroom technique. Thank God for his patience. Most importantly he is teaching me to be a great follow which is so important to a good social dancing experience. His teaching style is very personable, patient and easy to understand. I can say that learning to dance at IM Dance Happy studios will be a fun and casual experience no matter what level of dancer you are.

I started taking lessons with Isaiah Meders at IM Dance Happy last November when we were paired together for Dancing With The South Bay Stars competition. Previously I had taken group classes off and on for about a year from 5 different instructors and really had not progressed much in my musicality, confidence or dance ability.
Isaiah reduced my dance phobia, was always patient with my clumsiness and missteps, and used the right balance of techniques to teach both my mind and my body how to enjoy dance. His group lessons are small enough for him to gently work with each student on the next steps needed to improve their foundation, mechanics, style, and expression. Surprisingly, Isaiah is equally adept at demonstrating and performing both the leaders’ and followers’ parts, which is extremely helpful for both partners to feel the correct lead and follow movements. His passion for teaching is obvious in the joy he displays when his students have an ‘ahaa’ awareness moment enabling them to progress in their dance abilities.
In about 3 months, Isaiah brought me from being a too rigid-​beat missing– over analytical– too fast energizer bunny– too strong cowgirl-​dance wall flower, to being able to perform a reasonably complicated routine confidently in front of 500 people and earn a 10−9−9 from three dance judges. .Here’s a link to our performance if you are interested;
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If you take private lessons from him, in addition to teaching dance, Isaiah educates you on the history, cultures, techniques and evolution of dance sport, plus coaches you to build core and ankle strength, and the importance of breathing and yoga for flexibility. Unlike other dance instructors, Isaiah also arranges group outings for his students to go to dance clubs together and enjoys dancing with them socially.
I can honestly say that thanks to IM Dance Happy Studios, I am enthusiastically learning to move easier, feel and express the music, develop new athletic and artistic skills, and now «I am Dance Happy!’

Note: «IM Dance Happy» used to be called «Every Little Step Dance» but the studio is still at the same location.
I’ve been coming here with my husband for over a month now, and the instructors have been nothing but helpful. Very friendly and welcoming, too, especially when teaching beginners. Dancing at first can be very intimidating, especially certain styles but Isaiah and Fabiola make sure to guide you through them step by step. The regulars here are also very nice, like one big family.

I took private lessons with Isaiah and his lovely assistant. First, the lessons were really encouraging and fun. He was really great at breaking things down so that I could grasp them and was patient, giving me time to absorb the information. I typically hate trying new things because I get embarrassed when I don’t do something well. Due to that, I loved how approachable, patient, and understanding Isaiah was. I felt like he really cared about what I was hoping to accomplish with my dancing. I highly recommend this studio. After taking a few private lessons I think I will definitely start to take some of the group lessons at well. Isaiah is a wonderful instructor, the studio is really friendly, and no high pressure sales pitches!

I learned about IM Dance Happy from a coworker of mine that has been taking lessons with Isaiah since before he started his own dance school. I had taken a few lessons in East Coast Swing when I was in college, and wanted to really get serious about dancing after moving to LA. I started taking West Coast Swing with Isaiah back in January 2013
Isaiah is very open to the huge variety of dance styles within each dance avenue, like how different schools teach the same dance in different ways, and how the dance varies across the US. He does a great job at showing us what he thinks works best, but welcomes the taste and expression that the dancer wants to bring in. He is not only an expert in the male’s role, but also the lady’s steps too like it is second nature and can swap between the two at any time to help everyone completely understand the pattern.
They teach more about the fundamentals and Musicality (Isaiah’s favorite word), and less about just learning patterns. They teach dancing as a vessel for expression, like an instrument to play a song, not just a series of motions to look cool.
I have tried a couple other dance schools, and they just made me miss IM Dance Happy!
Please make sure to click on the (XX Filtered) link near the bottom of this page to view the other reviews that Unilocal has unfairly blocked. I know most of those reviewers and they are honest and accurate. Isaiah has earned every one of those 5 stars!

Long reviews are great, but short and sweet is even better. This is a short and sweet one…
I really can’t say enough good things about this studio and the teachers. I’ve been taking lessons with Isaiah and Alina for 2 years now and it doesn’t get any better than these two when it comes to teaching. If you’ve never dance ever in your life (except for your drunken sloppy appearance on the dance floor at cousin Joe’s wedding) and you want to both have fun and learn how to dance, you need to check this out. Especially if you think you have two left feet (I thought so too!), you need to take a lesson here.
I’ve seen studios trying to make you sign a year long contract for several hundred dollars and then deliver you crap… NOT here!!! These two earn your trust and your money with every amazing class they teach and you’ll keep coming back for several reasons: 1) You are having a blast and 2) You will learn something in every class 3) You’ll feel accomplished and will leave the studio with a smile on your face every single time

My husband and I took private lessons from Isaiah for our «first dance» at our wedding. Isaiah was very patient with us but taught us an awesome routine that people are STILL talking about. I’d highly recommend Every Little Step for everything from group classes to private lessons!!!

I’m one of those people born with the dance bug. It’s a passion of mine that I’m always trying to perfect. Over the last couple of years I took lessons in the area, and a few private lessons with local instructors. While I learned a few patterns, I didn’t feel steady on my feet. I always felt like l was falling out of my turns or trying to guess what came next. Over the last two years, I first took group lessons, then private instruction from Isaiah. It has been life changing working with such an experienced instructor. He first taught me the fundamentals that allowed me to look and feel strong on my feet, and gave me the appearance of a real dancer. His technique goes beyond patterns and brings out the true dancer in his students. I’m completely addicted to the mechanics I have learned from him, and now turn with much more grace and stability. Ladies, if you are looking to feel, move and look like a dancer, you won’t be disappointed! He is infinitely patient and has a gift for breaking things down so they are easy to grasp. The studio has a warm and inviting atmosphere. Plus, it’s kid friendly, both my daughter and son take instruction at the studio.

If you like dance them you will like this instructor. No matter if your beginner or on top of it. Friendly and personal.
Henry Xavier

We got married this year, and Alina choreographed our first dance. Lessons we took with her were absolutely amazing and a lot of fun! Our guests were blown away with the choreography of the dance as well as our confidence on the dance floor (we’ve never danced before)!! Simple, but engaging and interesting to watch!
Thanks a lot!

Woohoo! First to review this incredible dance instructor…
You know those places and services where it is so good that you actually don’t want others to know about because you’re afraid they’ll crowd up your new found spot?
Well shamefully, I waited till my last dance lesson with Isaiah to write about him so that no one will take the time slots he has available; otherwise, my fiancé and I will look like some fools as we attempt to fumble through our dance routine for our wedding this weekend!
So about Isaiah… I seriously can’t speak more highly of him. He is all P’s — Professional, Positive, Prompt, Patient, Polite, Prepared… and just super awesome. If you’ve read my reviews on another dance studio (Arthur Murray) which my fiancé and I had first attempted, you’d know that I did not have a very pleasant experience. Therefore, when I started looking for a 2^nd instructor, I was a bit hesitant.
On our 1^st meeting with Isaiah, we knew immediately he was perfect. And I don’t think it’s a clicking thing, I mean, if you want good, real, constructive dance instructions, he is the one for anyone.
My fiancé is like anti-​dancing but Isaiah made him comfortable enough to not only do the steps and routines but Isaiah was able to provide constructive feedback without making my fiancé feel more self-​conscious.
Isaiah has a great eye in catching mistakes and he knows exactly what you need to fix and how it needs to be fixed, and he does it all in a super easy-​going, you-​can-​do-​it kind of way.
What more can I say… all I know is that finding Isaiah was like finding a gem…
Thanks to him, my fiancé and I are super excited and confident to perform the dance routine he choreographed for us this Saturday.

I started taking dance lessons with Alina about 10 months ago. Early this year we decided to enter into competition dancing, performing both solo and American Rhythm dances. Recently we performed at 2 competitions and had great success in both categories. All thanks to Alina’s invaluable instruction and support.
Alina is an amazing instructor, her knowledge and skills seem boundless, and Alina breaks each dance movement down to its smallest element. Thereby making the intricacies of dancing that much easier to understand and learn. Currently Alina is teaching me International Latin so that we can enter into these competitions as well as American Rhythm.

My wife and I have been taking lessons from both Isaiah and Alina for some time. They are both excellent instructors. We really enjoy the Rueda on 1^st and 3^rd Friday Nights. Our interest is mostly Salsa and besides the group classes we currently take private lessons with Alina. They offer lessons in pretty much every dance step if you have a particular need like for a wedding. If you are interested in taking dance lessons at any level you can not go wrong with Every Little Step Dance Productions. I highly recommend them.
Update: Over the last couple of months we started taking «West Coast Swing». Great dance step that you can dance to a variety of music.