Odoru Dance Studio

Been taking break dance classes with Emiko for almost a year now. It was hard as hell at first, but now I’ve built up enough strength so that I look like I know what I am doing… sorta!
The best part is feeling empowered by doing things with your body you never thought you could! Being a somewhat shy girl learning a male dominated style of dance, I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher. Emiko is patient and really cares about her craft. It’s always fun and challenging.
Thurs at 8:30 pm !

it’s worth the $ 12 for a class. it’s worth $ 3 for the after hour free dance till 9pm-​12am. (Go on every Tues.) and get the best at the rates stated above!

So at first I was kinda apprehensive about joining a «dance class», especially having zero experience in any kind of dance (and freaking doesn’t count lol)…not to mention being the most uncoordinated person on the planet… but what the hell, why not right?
I highly recommend this place if you want to learn a particular dance, meet cool people, and sweat off some pounds. Instructor Emiko is great, and the studio is just full of good vibin’ people all around, no matter what level you are.
I take the ‘House Cardio’ class and it kicks my arse everytime, but I love it. The classes are intimate and you won’t get lost in the crowd. I even have new appreciation for House music, that’s all I listen to these days haha. I’m actually looking forward to the next big rave so I check out more music and go through the House rooms.

I’ve taken a few of the yoga classes with Emiko, and she really is great. Really paying close attention to your abilities and pushing you just enough to achieve more than you thought you could.
The space where the classes are held is warm and inviting, the studio has a very comfortable atmosphere. I like that the classes don’t start too early in the evening and I can actually get there after work.
I decided to get the 8 class card after my first class.

I heart this place! I am like a total newbie to yoga so I go to the yoga classes on Tuesdays with Wanda. Very chill and calming practice, challenging at times but always rewarding. She’s the coolest yoga instructor ever, but you don’t have to take my word for it.
They offer a variety of classes including belly dancing, hip hop and house cardio and burlesque too. Price is super reasonable and its so worth it to pick up the studio’s card.

Came here to try out regular yoga with one of my BFFs Ivy and was greeted by owner Emiko who I previously known from a house workshop she taught at Capoeira Batuque with Profesor Versatil.
The loft is spacious, with clean shiny hardwood floors, wall sized mirrors and a small dj setup.
The yoga instructor was had so much positive energy and was very helpful with positions and also offered aids such as yoga blocks if we weren’t that flexible.
There are also hiphop and house classes. A class card is 8 classes for $ 80 or $ 12 a class.
Can’t wait to come back to try out the hiphop!

Odoru Dance Studio is the spot to be at if you want to learn House Dancing. Tuesday nights is home to the Open House Family, where B-​girl Emiko Sugiyama teaches a dooope! House Dance class from 8−9p. ALL LEVELS are welcome and man oh man, you sure sweat your @$$ off too (cost is $ 12). And there are also special guest house dancers who come in to teach as well.
After the class there’s an open practice session from 9p-​12a (cost is $ 3). Most people at the session are dancing house, but there’s definitely waacking, popping and locking going on too… and EVERYONE is very friendly and willing to teach one another.
If you love to dance to House Music or want to learn how to, definitely come on down =)

First of all, there’s not many dance studios in the Artist District of Downtown Los Angeles. If there are, then that’s news to me, but I don’t know of any.
This dance studio is convenient to anyone and everyone living within the Downtown LA region. It’s great for those who just want some physical activity or relaxation after you work a full 8-​hour day and if you work in Downtown, it’s a perfect place to spend an evening, taking a class and waiting for traffic to die down before you head home.
It’s a community space, people are friendly and comfortable atmosphere. There’s variety in the classes for all to learn different styles of dancing and is also a great workout.
One recommendation for the studio may be to have package deals so that if a person is interested in taking 3 different classes a week, there is a certain package for that and maybe after 10 – 12 classes, they can get the last one for free. Just a suggestion.
Nevertheless, I LOVE Odoru and hope you can find the time to check it out as well.

The yoga classes at Odoru are the best. After every class I take, I feel total exhilaration and relaxation — just an overall great feeling! Classes are small (for now; the place just recently opened) so you get a lot of individual attention. You can’t beat $ 10 yoga classes either!
I live nearby, so I walk, but there is plenty of free street parking available. The studio is clean and relaxing. The teachers are fantastic too!
I love having Odoru in the neighborhood and highly recommend taking their classes.