Teacher

Isaiah Zamora is a multimedia artist, choreographer, dancer, educator, and visionary! Most recently, Isaiah was a member of the COS dance team under the direction of Rebekah Meinert, Carli Mendes, and Kaliyah Souksavath where he was given the title of the Team Captain for the 23-24 season! Isaiah led the team into competing for the first time in COS dance team history at the Spotlight Dance Cup, where the team received the highest-scoring award for both routines entered by choreographers Campbell Crites and Carli Mendes! Isaiah also travels to Los Angeles to continue his dance training/career with the industry's best choreographers such as Dexter Carr, Kelly Sweeney, and Natalie Kirkland! He also continues to audition for various companies and organizations such as the LA Rams Cheerleaders and The Walt Disney Company!

 

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Dance/Education Background

 

Isaiah’s dance journey is unique. He started at just three years old and has over ten years of dance experience and counting! Isaiah has trained in every dance style there is to offer, learning from numerous teachers and choreographers from all over the Central Valley! Isaiah wasn’t given the privilege to dance for majority of his childhood and adolescent years, but his passion for dance and performance developed early on in life. In high school, Isaiah re-found that passion 9 years later in the dance department at El Diamante High School under the direction of Megan Skadan! Soon after, he started investing in himself by traveling to local studios to get any dance training he could to catch up.

 

Isaiah was heavily involved in the media/theatre arts outside of dance! In high school, he developed a talent and passion for filmmaking/videography in the media arts department which led him to become a member of On Air with EDHewS, El Diamante's advanced media broadcast class. He worked hands-on with advanced equipment, gaining skills in interviewing, advanced editing, and learning how to compile a weekly TV show. Isaiah also took advanced filmmaking where he learned how to critique films, write story boards, and how to tell a story through filmmaking. He also took photography that developed into a hobby and passion for him! Because Isaiah appreciates high quality standards and details when it comes to any area of life, he developed his own services that meet those standards for clients today. He also joined the choir department where he got to partake in many concerts and festivals! This experience led Isaiah to challenge himself to become a triple threat by auditioning and performing in his first musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. After high school, Isaiah made the decision to take a more serious approach to dance and choreography!

 

At College of the Sequoias, Isaiah continued his dance training/education under Rebekah Meinert, Carli Mendes, and Kaliyah Souksavath as well as former professors/choreographers Martha Kelly Fierro and Imara Quiñònez. Isaiah was given the opportunity twice to become a student choreographer for the choreography class, where he learned how to direct costume and lighting design for his work. He also works closely with the dance faculty to assist in music editing for the dance concerts every semester. Isaiah had also attended Fresno State, where he trained vigorously in modern dance and ballet technique under the direction of Kenneth Balint and Koryn Wicks. Isaiah also took courses in dance history, Balance BodyMind, and Pilates. He was also a part of the Contemporary Dance Ensemble, where he trained in a professional atmosphere, getting to work with guest choreographers such as Anandha Ray. Although Fresno State was not a fit for Isaiah, it opened his eyes to the different perspectives and approaches to dance. Isaiah has earned associate degrees/certificates in business administration, dance, child development, and continues his education throughout his dance and teaching career!

 

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Teaching Background

 

In 2017, Isaiah found his passion for teaching when his friends persuaded him to become a coach at Central California Gymnastics Institute (CCGI)! Isaiah taught over 20 weekly classes and instructed hundreds of cheerleaders, dancers, gymnasts, and tumblers over six years from all over the Central Valley. He dedicated himself to teaching proper technique, conditioning, discipline, and artistry in his practices. While Isaiah was not a gymnast, he was determined to be an expert in what he taught which led him to research, study, and apply hundreds of drills and lesson plans. At the competitive level, Isaiah was given the opportunity to work with the Junior Olympic and Xcel teams. Becoming a competition coach taught Isaiah the importance of artistry, discipline, and teamwork. He will forever be grateful for the opportunities and relationships built at CCGI!

 

Last year, Isaiah joined the DE family…this was the best decision he made! Isaiah is beyond proud to be a part of a reputable dance studio that holds its mission statement to “Make dance a rewarding, fulfilling and fun experience designed to meet the needs of any student”. Isaiah is very grateful for all the love, support, and bonds made from his new Dancers Edge family; DE is the place to be! 

 

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Whether you are a new or returning student of Isaiah, he cannot wait to train, inspire, empower, and give back his knowledge to the next generation of young artists!

 

“Season 29 is gonna be divine!”

 

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