‘I Wish Them Good Luck’: Future Of Midtown Belly Dancing Studio, Thrift Store Unknown As Building Goes Up For Sale

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — At 2131 K St. in midtown Sacramento, Jodette Johnson – whether it be through her belly dancing classes, collecting donations for the homeless or selling thrifted treasures – has learned to adapt.

“I am very sad. Very sad. I am waiting. Maybe they’ll sell it to someone who would like me to stay,” Johnson said.

Johnson shared that the long-time owner of the K Street property died, leaving the building to his children, who live out of state.

“I’m going to cry because I love the kids,” she said. “They are wonderful people, wonderful, and I wish them good luck. They dream to sell the building – I wish God will give them their dream.”

While she waits for news of a sale — listings online state Turton Commercial is selling the property for $2.8 million — she is pressing forward, awaiting word on what will happen next. Johnson said if she must move, she will not reopen the store but will continue helping the homeless and teaching dance.

Johnson said she is teaching Monday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Dean Dance Academy with the help of an assistant.