Founder MJ Choi (right) and 4 year dancer Ying Dong (left) are the top mentors of classes.
MJ and Ying lead a class in learning the dance to TEEN TOP’s ‘Rocking’.
Mentors MJ and Ying are always involved in leading the class and displaying moves.
Special I ❤ Dance shirts are available to those who participated in events, such as showcases.
The class “gets down” during their practice of TEEN TOP’s ‘Rocking’.
“I moved to the city from Georgia to pursue theater” says DJ Mciver (left) with a fellow showcase dancer.
Ying and DJ strut their stuff in the studio.
Ying and MJ get close in TEEN TOP’s ‘Rocking’ dance practice.
I ❤ Dance boasts an “over 90%” non-Korean attendance to their classes.
“I started this in 2006 to help people who wanted to dance” says MJ on how the classes began.
People of all ages and races come to learn various dance covers.
The growing popularity of KPOP culture and unifying characteristic of dance as an art form are the main influence of I Love Dance. I Love Dance won third place in a KPOP video contest in 2012.
Stereos in the corners of the room allow for the music to reach everyone in the class.
I ❤ Dance preparing to dance to CL’s “Baddest Female” at the 2013 Korean Food Festival.
“I get to perform with some of the better dancers” says MJ on professional performances.