Meet Our Dance Instructors

Dance Instructor | Choreographer | Zydeco Cultural Ambassador

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Arthur Corbin has been a passionate Dance Teacher and Choreographer for over 19 years. His love for movement and rhythm has taken him across the country, teaching in Georgia, Oregon, Pennsylvania, California, and beyond.

Arthur discovered Zydeco at a young age and instantly fell in love with its vibrant energy and deep cultural roots. His life’s mission is to share that same passion with the world—spreading the joy, music, and heritage of Zydeco to dancers everywhere.

To Arthur, “Dancing is therapy for the soul—something that connects us all, no matter where we come from.” Through every class, performance, and event, he continues to represent Zydeco with pride and dedication. With nearly two decades of experience and countless accomplishments, Arthur remains driven by one goal: to keep Zydeco alive, thriving, and celebrated around the world.

Dance Instructor | Choreographer | Zydeco Cultural Ambassador

Born and raised in Opelousas, Louisiana, Jonas Etienne (affectionately known as Joey) carries the rhythm of his hometown in every step. A proud graduate of Opelousas High School, Southern University and A&M College, and Louisiana State University, Joey’s roots run deep in Louisiana soil — where culture, music, and movement intertwine.

He began dancing almost as soon as he could walk, growing up in what he fondly calls a “dancing family.” From front porches to dance halls, the beat of zydeco became his language. As the genre evolved, so did Joey’s style — borrowing threads from every dance, weaving them into something entirely his own: smooth, soulful, and unmistakably Joey.

Over the years, his passion led him from friendly “hole-in-the-wall” competitions to the bright lights of adult zydeco stages, where his energy and grace drew attention and admiration. After countless requests, Joey transformed his lifelong love into a profession, beginning to teach zydeco dance about two years ago. His classes reflect not just the steps of a dance, but the heartbeat of a culture — one that celebrates community, movement, and joy.

Beyond the dance floor, Joey finds balance in life’s simple pleasures: traveling to new places, swimming, running, and savoring good food. He carries with him a quiet wisdom — a guiding quote that speaks to his nature:

“The clearest conscience makes the softest pillow.”

To watch Joey dance is to see Louisiana itself in motion — rhythmic, radiant, and deeply rooted in soul.