Aakash Odedra Company

Aakash Odedra Company — Dance Classes In Leicester

Aakash Odedra Company is a Leicester-based professional dance company that creates and tours ambitious contemporary productions, with a base on Belgrave Road. It is best known for acclaimed stage work such as Samsara rather than for weekly recreational classes. Audiences and critics have praised the strength of its choreography and performers. It appeals most to those drawn to high-calibre contemporary dance as an art form.

About Aakash Odedra Company

The company's reputation rests on memorable, imaginative productions that leave audiences moved, as the glowing reviews of its touring work make clear. Its character is artistic and internationally minded, rooted in Leicester but reaching far beyond it. It suits people who want to experience dance at a professional level, whether as spectators or aspiring artists.

Classes & Dance Styles

As a producing company rather than a conventional school, its involvement in dance classes in Leicester tends to come through workshops, participation projects and professional development linked to its productions. This differs from a weekly timetable of graded lessons. If you are searching for regular adult dance classes Leicester, dance lessons Leicester, salsa classes Leicester, line dancing Leicester or ballroom dancing Leicester, contact the company to learn what community activity it runs, and consider a dedicated teaching school for ongoing classes.

What to Expect on Your First Visit

If you attend a workshop or participation session, expect a professional but welcoming environment led by experienced practitioners. Wear comfortable clothing you can move freely in, with bare feet or soft shoes typical for contemporary work. Check details in advance, as offerings are tied to the company's programme.

Location & Contact

The company is based on Belgrave Road in Leicester, an area well connected by the city's bus network and within reach of the centre. Its productions also tour venues locally and further afield.

• Address: First floor, 32 Belgrave Rd, Leicester LE4 5AS
• Phone: +44 116 319 0733
• Website: http://aakashodedra.co.uk/
• Opening hours:
  • Monday: 10 am-4 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am-4 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am-4 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am-4 pm
  • Friday: 10 am-4 pm

What Dancers Say About Aakash Odedra Company

5/5 from 9 Google reviews.

I was so very fortunate to see Samsara when it was in Melbourne as part of the Asia TOPA program.
The performance was nothing less than sensational, the dancers, the choreography, the music and the singing.
It was as if the souls and therefore the movements of the two dances were as one, such was the communication and connection between them. Rare to see and enthralling.
I cried because it was so very beautiful and, given the chance, would travel around the world to see more.— June Smith

Saw Samsara last night at Leicester Curve – absolutely outstanding. Huge congratulations and thanks for a truly memorable evening— Wendy Culleton

Great productions for dance— Sander Loonen

A..B..A..sir.hi.ok.ABA..— Abdul Barik

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you start ballroom dancing?

Most people start ballroom with a beginners' class covering a couple of foundational dances. This is a contemporary producing company, so a dedicated ballroom school would be the place to begin.

What ballroom dance to learn first?

The waltz is a common first ballroom dance thanks to its steady rhythm, with the quickstep or foxtrot often following. A ballroom teacher can guide your start.

How hard is it to learn salsa?

Salsa is beginner-friendly once the timing clicks, though polish takes practice. For salsa specifically you would want a dedicated social-dance class rather than this company.

Can a non-dancer learn salsa?

Yes, non-dancers learn salsa regularly by starting with the basic step in a beginners' class geared to newcomers.

What are 5 basic steps in line dancing?

Common basics include the grapevine, step-touch, kick-ball-change, shuffle and pivot turn, which recur across many line dances.

What is the easiest line dance to learn for beginners?

Simple dances built around repeated grapevines and step-touches are the easiest to learn, letting you master the pattern before adding turns.

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