Emiko Ishii
Warrior Mindset Coaching & Mentoring with Emiko
Where Warrior Mindset Meets Movement Mentorship
Step into your power with personalised 1:1 coaching that fuses movement mastery, warrior mindset, and creative strategy.
Whether you’re a dancer, teacher, or artist ready to level up, Emiko brings over two decades of international experience in performance, choreography, martial arts, and mentorship to guide your journey.
These sessions are designed for transformation — not just training. Through embodied practice, artistic mentorship, and purpose alignment, Emiko helps you move with confidence, clarity, and intention.
EMIKO'S JOURNEY
When Emiko was told there was “no space” for her, she trained to prove them wrong. She went on to perform on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, collaborate with renowned choreographers, actors and artists travelling the globe sharing her artistry. Along the way, she overcame two ACL surgeries and four shoulder dislocations, proving that resilience and dedication can overcome any obstacle.
As a Japanese artist leading an International Indian fusion dance company, she created opportunities for overlooked artists to grow, perform, and lead. Over the years, Emiko has taught tens of thousands of dancers, students, and artists worldwide. Many who started as students are now professional performers, teachers, and leaders across film, music, and international stages.
Her journey is a reminder: never give up on your dreams — stay focused, persevere, and keep moving forward. Emiko also realized her own dream of moving to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career, proving that vision, courage, and persistence make the impossible possible.
WARRIOR MINDSET COACHING & CREATIVE MENTORING
1:1 COACHING TO BUILD CONFIDENCE, PURPOSE & ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP
Tailored to DANCERS, TEACHERS, PERFORMERS, and CREATIVE LEADERS, these sessions help you align your talent, passion, and purpose while cultivating focus, resilience, and self-belief.
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN:
• Ikigai-Based Purpose Coaching — discover your unique path and align your artistry with your life’s purpose.
• Mental Strength & Resilience Training — overcome self-doubt, setbacks, burnout and performance blocks with clarity and confidence.
• Dancer & Teacher Mentorship — personalised guidance to refine technique, expression, and leadership presence.
• Career Strategy & Vision Mapping — identify opportunities, design long-term growth, and step into your next chapter as an artist or leader.
Our Services
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1:1 Coaching for Dancers
Elevate your craft. Embody your purpose.
Move with strength, wisdom, and authenticity. These sessions refine your technique, enhance your stage presence, and unlock your storytelling power.
• Technique & performance coaching (Indian, Japanese, Fusion, Commercial, hiphop)
• Expression, storytelling & embodiment
• Audition & self-tape preparation
• Career development & artistic identity
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1:1 Coaching for Teachers & Choreographers
Step into leadership. Teach with impact.
Designed to help you evolve your teaching practice, strengthen your voice, and guide others with clarity and authenticity.
• Choreographic critique & mentorship
• Developing teaching methodologies
• Building confidence as a creative leader
• Structuring classes for different contexts from gym, Schools, SEN to companies
• Cultural fusion: teaching respectfully & innovatively
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Industry & Career Coaching
Navigate your creative path with clarity and strategy.
• Branding as a Multi-Hyphenate Artist — define your voice, story, and visual identity.
• Portfolio & Showreel Development — present yourself professionally across digital platforms.
• Creating Opportunities & Long-Term Growth — learn to position yourself, pitch effectively, and build meaningful industry connections.
Why Choose Emiko Ishii?
Emiko isn’t just a coach — she’s a powerhouse with purpose. When she founded Epika Dance Company in 2010, she wasn’t just creating a company — she was building the support system she never had. As a Japanese-British artist she was told there was “no space” for someone like her, so she chose to make one.
Over two decades, Emiko carved her path as an award-winning actress, choreographer, dancer, action performer, and entrepreneur, working internationally across film, TV, theatre, commercials, and live events.
Her coaching is deeply personal — born from her own journey of resilience, reinvention, and leadership. She blends Ikigai philosophy, movement mentorship, and performance psychology — empowering artists to rise with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.
Her mission:
To help artists who’ve been overlooked, underestimated, or lost belief in themselves rise with clarity, confidence, and presence.
Through Epika Global, Emiko has mentored and empowered dancers, actors, and creative leaders worldwide — offering not just training, but transformation. Because she knows firsthand:
"When you fight for your place in the world, anything is possible"
- Emiko Jane Ishii
Our Clients Say
I have known Emiko for 10 years! And it has been one of the best experiences ever! We did weekly dance lessons and it honestly was something I looked forward to every week! Not just her dance choreography, which is also incredible,, but her ever cheery and positive attitude towards everything !
It was the only time in the week where I could really try and switch off and just enjoy myself! And in fact, she was the one that made me realise that this time was also equally as important, as I was always busy with young kids !
Emiko has seen me through my pregnancy in my early stages as a parent and has always been flexible and able to adapt every session and style, depending on where I was in Life, which is a very rare quality to have!
She is nothing short of someone who is incredibly talented in many aspects, but also someone who has had a very positive impact on my life !
To say, I highly recommend her would be an understatement, I could not recommend her enough! Her and her team are all nothing short of absolutely fabulous!’
1-2-1 Client - Bollywood Dance & Personal Training - Shristi Mittal
