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“Moriah is a dynamo! I’ve been taking dance classes with her for several months because she is very skilled and knowledgeable. She really helped me catch on to Zydeco. If you’re hesitant about taking lessons, which most of us are, just know that Moriah is patient and really works with everyone. She gives as much one-on-one as possible in the bigger group classes and demonstrates how you’re supposed to carry out the moves. She is very creative and skilled. She’s articulate and breaks down the lessons into something that you can understand. And on top of all that, she’s just a nice person, and that helps too!”

Ken D.

“We all had a blast dancing, and everyone at our special event thought Moriah had the best energy and personality!”

Desiree J.

“I love that Moriah is so knowledgeable and passionate about dancing and the culture. I also admire how dedicated she is to her faith. She’s just the sweetest. I love learning from her!”

Crystal H.

“It was difficult at first to understand all the steps and remember what you’re supposed to do, but Moriah was so good about coming around to make sure you knew what you were doing. She never made you feel bad about yourself. She’d cut up and laugh, and she made it fun!”

Mona W.

“Moriah is a professional. She’s a lot of fun. She breaks it down so that anybody can understand and follow it. I didn’t know how to Zydeco at all, but Moriah worked with me repeatedly until I got it.”

Courtney A.

“Moriah helped me to be a better leader and dancer because I was always following my wife, who taught me how to dance. Now I’m learning different ways to dance and how to lead her through the dance. Dancing is an absolute joy! We’ve met plenty of friends in this dancing community.”

Matt R.

“Prior to dance classes with Moriah, we definitely struggled with being out in public and dancing. So with these classes, we’ve learned different types of Zydeco styles, two steps, Whiskey River, jitterbug, and I feel a lot more confident that whenever we go out, we will be able to cut a rug on the dance floor!”

Chelsea B.

“I’d go out and watch everybody dancing, and I wanted to learn, but I struggled with it. They would do it so fast, and I couldn’t figure it out. But I really enjoyed Moriah’s classes. If you don’t know how to dance, Moriah is the one. Nobody sits there or laughs at you or anything. It’s just really a whole lot of fun. Go meet Moriah. You’ll be glad you did!”

Brenda C.

“Coming into these classes, I didn’t have a lot of confidence to dance. I never knew how to Zydeco, but I always wanted to learn. I was afraid at first, but Moriah made it so easy. I just really feel good now because I’ve learned a lot.”

Becky M.

“I took several dance lessons with Moriah, and we love it! We’re trying to do it the right way, make Louisiana proud, and keep the culture moving on. We absolutely love Moriah! If somebody’s thinking about taking this class, they should do it regardless of what skill level they have. Whether you’re a good dancer or have never danced before, Moriah will teach you the right way! When you walk out that door right there, you’re ready to go dancing!”

Eric P.

“Learning the basic Zydeco Two Step was confusing to me when I first tried to do it, and I felt like I would never catch on. But after working with Moriah, I gained lots of confidence and can dance so much better now! Give it a shot if you’re not sure. Moriah can help.”

Quan N.

“There’s no debate when it comes to who you should learn from in the Cajun and Zydeco dance scene. Moriah is great. I wouldn’t want to learn from anybody else. I really didn’t know how to dance, but I was willing to learn. I wanted to learn. Now I can go dance with people and have a little bit of confidence.”

Chris F.

“I tell everyone to come take classes with Moriah. I loved to watch people Zydeco and wanted to get out there and dance, but I wasn’t sure how to do it properly. Now, when people approach me when I’m out dancing, I feel so much more comfortable dancing with different partners and learning from other dancers instead of overthinking it and stressing out.”

Amelie W.

“Moriah is one of the nicest and most genuine dance teachers we’ve ever run across. I had two left feet before I started working with Moriah. Now I’m feeling better about the steps and learning how to lead.”

Charles F.

“Moriah is smart, entrepreneurial-minded, and generous. She is an excellent dancer with wonderful people skills! She’s truly a master motivator.”

Kerry D.

“Thank you for the excellent lesson! You taught me more in 30 minutes than I’ve been able to learn over the last 20 years. Looking forward to practicing more with your instructional videos.”

Angie P.

“I started taking classes with Moriah about a year ago after moving to Lafayette. I wanted to meet some new people and have fun. I had never really been around a lot of Zydeco before moving to Lafayette, and I didn’t know how to dance. So when I started coming to the classes, they were fun and gave me so much confidence. Moriah’s energy and personality are contagious. She shows you step by step what you’re supposed to do while keeping it fun. She’s such a great dancer that you just want to be even a smidgeon as good a dancer as she is, and she really makes you feel like that’s possible. It’s just a great, fun time!”

Patty D.

“Whether you’re new to Louisiana dance or you’re an avid dancer, these classes with Moriah are amazing! She’s gonna meet you where you are, no matter what your skillset is. And with that, you’re gonna get culture and have a blast. One of the things we struggled with was confidence on the dance floor. We’d go out and watch other people dance, but we didn’t have the confidence to get out there and do it ourselves. So now we have the confidence. We’re getting out there and doing a little twirl!”

Diana F.

“Moriah is truly the best. She has such a passion for Zydeco and Cajun dancing, and that comes through in her ability to teach and lead so strongly. I didn’t know how to dance at all, much less anything about Zydeco. I moved here from Texas, and I wanted to learn more about the culture and dancing. So I was starting from scratch, an empty slate. I learned so many different styles and moves with Moriah, and now I can go out dancing and pretty much be ok. Moriah has such a great personality, so even if you’re like me with no dance experience at all, you can walk in and she’ll encourage you without ever making you feel stupid.”

Hannah C.

“I’ve been Cajun and Zydeco dancing for a very long time, but it’s always great to take lessons again. Moriah has a beautiful style of dancing to Zydeco. I love her style. I love how she moves. I’ve seen her dance for years, and I want to dance like her. I learned a different style of Zydeco with Moriah than what I was originally taught, and it’s always fun to learn something new. Even for seasoned dancers, I highly recommend coming to Moriah’s classes. You’re gonna learn something new. Moriah is a fantastic instructor. Even if you’ve been dancing for 20 years, she’s got something to teach you.“

Karl D.

“Moriah is absolutely wonderful! She’s a legend around here and probably much further than around here. We’re so excited to be in her classes. My husband has started to lead since taking classes with Moriah. I was the leader before! And now my goal is to start moving my hips like Moriah. She must be double-jointed or something!”

Pat N.

“Moriah is a wonderful, talented young lady whom I have followed for a while now. At the beginning, it was her dancing that attracted me to her. However, as I got to know her, I realized that she was a lady of many talents! What I admire about her the most is her dedication to projects and goals.”

Loicy B.

“We rely so heavily on great community partners for our educational programming, and this past year was no exception. It’s only with the help and support of people like you that we can continue to provide the kinds of cultural and educational experiences that we pride ourselves on here at Vermilionville. The dance event you put together was a great and entertaining way to expose our community to a bit of our Folklife in a unique and exciting way. Thank you for adding your skills and energy to our program.”

Brady M.

“I love it so much. I started taking Moriah’s classes to keep my mind and body occupied while I went through one of the most difficult things I've endured as an adult. I just wanted something, anything to take my mind off the hurt I was feeling. I had no idea how much it would do for my soul. I've made so many new friends. Moriah creates whole communities of joy, love, and companionship with what she does. I've started learning to do something I've always wanted to do, and it feels so good to smile again after a really difficult six months. Moriah has helped me more than she’ll ever know.”

Amelie H.

“Roy and I enjoy dance lessons with Moriah so very much! I appreciated Moriah’s pointers and feedback given in a way that we didn’t feel intimidated or judged. She has such a down-to-earth teaching style, and her love of dancing shines through. Thank you for a great experience!”

Julie S.

“Moriah is awesome. She’s the best teacher and very knowledgeable. She takes her time and makes you feel comfortable. I was used to Cajun music, but Zydeco is not the same thing. Moriah is so good at showing the leaders how to lead and the followers how to follow. I am really enjoying this season of learning how to follow and trust! I learned so many new steps with Moriah. I’m so thankful for Moriah’s patience and always being the wonderful, beautiful, and special person she is.”

Melana P.

“I had a lot of anxiety and shyness because I didn’t know how to dance Zydeco. Moriah knows how to break it down for you so you can really learn the steps. I have had so much fun that I’ve booked classes for the next few months because I’ve enjoyed it so much!”

Helen M.

“Moriah is such a beautiful, bright light in this world, and I love that she is teaching others to do what brings her so much joy! Since taking dance classes with Moriah, she’s given me the confidence that I’ve needed to feel more comfortable dancing Zydeco. Moriah is so patient and walks you through each dance, step by step. I believe that dancing is a form of therapy for the soul, and I can't think of anyone better for the job!”

Lisa R.

“Ok, my friends, definitely take dance lessons with the best teacher! You do NOT have to know how to dance. That’s kinda the point. ;) You do not need to be shy or embarrassed. Moriah is a blast and the sweetest. Everyone who has been in any of the classes I’ve attended have been great, fun people. It’s a great thing to do with your special someone, a bestie, a group of friends, or even solo. You will have a great time!”

Charlene D.

“Before I started working with Moriah, I knew a little bit of Zydeco, but I was mostly a Cajun dancer. I would see lots of Zydeco people doing all these crazy moves, and I’d wonder how they were doing all that. I’ve learned so much working with Moriah, and now I can really get more out there with Zydeco. If you’re not sure about taking classes, I’d say just do it!”

Brian R.