Featured Events and Class Schedule
Check out the schedule of upcoming classes, events, workshops and other happenings at Oso.
Featured Events
Tuesdays + Thursdays, January 3 – 26 | 6:00-9:00pm
Bouldering League
Included with OSO membership
Oso’s first-ever bouldering league is here and it starts Tuesday, January 3rd! League is every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-9pm until January 26th. Grab your friends and make a team of 3-5 peeps. We’ll have an end of league party on Jan 31st.
Registration is closed
Saturday, January 7 | 9:30am – we run out
Saturday Bear Bites
Included with OSO membership
Starting in this new year, the first Saturday of every month you’ll find a tasty treat in the gym. Come check us out Saturday mornings to see what we have!
Saturday, January 7 | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Bachata Dance Class
Included with OSO Fitness+ membership
Bachata foundations introduces you to the sultry Dominican style dance perfectly built for two. Together we will explore the framework of bachata. Focusing on timing , combinations and styling.
Sunday, January 8 | 4:00pm-5:00pm
Veg Climbing Meet-up
Included with OSO membership
Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or just curious, everyone is welcome. So if you want to hang out with like-minded people, join us for this meatless meetup. We’ll climb, and if people are interested, grab a bite to eat afterward at a veg-friendly restaurant.
Monday, January 9 | 5:30pm-8:30pm
Resonant Bodywork Pop-Up
Price varies on service
Proudly serving DFW, Resonant Bodywork is the premier chair massage company focused on connecting community. They believe self care has a place in every space. Celebrate yourself with setting aside time this summer for self care. Each treatment is a focused 10 minute session to promote a sense of relaxation, well-being and reduce tension in the body. Their goal is to revive and restore your mind/body connection with a gentle pause.
All tips from their pop-up event at Oso will go towards Genesis Women’s Shelter
Monday, January 9 | 8:30pm-9:30pm
Sound Bath Guided Meditation
Included with OSO Fitness+ membership
Experience sound in a new way and connect with your inner vibrations. Join Sean B. for an evening of soothing crystal sound bowls + drums.
Tuesday, January 10 | 7:00pm-8:15pm
Women’s Climbing Meet-up
Included with OSO membership
A climbing meet-up for women who want to make new friends, have fun, and support each other on the wall!
Tuesday, January 10 | 8:30-9:30pm
Candlelight Slow Flow Yoga
Included with OSO Fitness+ membership
This is a gentle yoga class held in a room lit with candles. Postures are held longer and are deliberate & calm. Students are encouraged to stay in the moment while improving their attention span. The slow intentional movements help to cool down the minds and allows them to get a better perspective of their surroundings. This class is suitable for all levels.
Wednesday, January 11 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Chess Club Night
Included with OSO membership
If you’re a well seasoned player or new to the game, this night is equally for you! Come to learn how to play chess or come to play with other well-matched players. We will have instructors to help you learn how the pieces move and some good strategies. Snacks and drinks will be provided for those attending the event!
Friday, January 13 | 6:00pm-10:00pm
Sober Gayme Night
Included with Oso membership
A Sober Queer Soiree of Board Games & Bouldering open to allies! Join us upstairs in the mezzanine for board games, feel free to bring your own or play one that Mari (the host) is bringing! After some games, we’ll head down to the walls for some bouldering and more fun! Food and drinks will be provided! This is a sober event, which means no alcohol/drugs will be present.
Saturday, January 14 | 10:00am-1:00pm
Jenna French Desserts Pop-Up
Price varies on product
To help kick off the new year and support everyone’s goals of being healthy and starting off the year well, Jenna French Desserts will be bringing new protein filled treats! Eat healthy but still enjoy the taste.
Saturday, January 14 | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Shuffle Dance Class
Included with Oso membership
Come join in a fun and welcoming environment to learn the very basics of shuffling like: The Running Man, The T-Step, The Charleston, and how to put them together into dance combinations. This class is geared toward participants that have little to no shuffle or dance experience, and want to learn how! Comfortable footwear is essential. We recommend a sneaker that is comfortable to wear, and allows for flexibility in the ankle. I prefer to wear Vans or Converse sneakers. Come learn how to move, and find our groove together!
Sunday, January 15 | 5:00pm-7:00pm
Yin Workshop
Included with Oso Fitness+ membership
Join Belén Griffin, Yoga and Meditation Instructor, and Ayurvedic Health and Lifestyle Counselor for a 2-hour workshop where she will guide you into a practice of mindful breathing, inward connection, and deep awareness. In this practice we target the yin tissues of the body, also known as connective tissues or fascia. This helps hydrate our muscles and joints and increases range of motion, mobility, and flexibility. Holding the postures for 3-5 minutes allows us to discover our truest selves, and love our unique being. This workshop invites you to create a safe space to heal, process emotions, and connect with your inner spirit. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unplug and leave feeling rejuvenated!
Monday, January 16 | 7:00pm-8:00pm
LGBTQIA+ Climb Meet-up
Included with OSO membership
A climbing meet-up for those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and allies to gather for connection, support, community, resources, and networking.
Tuesday, January 17 | 5:00pm-8:00pm
La Sportiva Shoe Demo
Included with OSO membership
La Sportiva is hosting a shoe demo at Oso! The feature shoes will be the Mantra and the Solution Comp. They’ll also have the following shoes for demo:
Aragon
Kubo
Otaki
Skwama
Solution
Theory
Tuesday, January 17 | 8:30pm-9:30pm
Yoga Nidra Workshop
Included with OSO Fitness+ membership
Yoga Nidra is a form of guided meditation also known as “yogic sleep” or “effortless relaxation”. This practice draws our attention inwards, and we learn to surf between the states of wakefulness and sleep, where our body finds its natural state of equilibrium in order to heal, restore and awaken our deepest, all-knowing, all-welcoming self. This guided meditation will be led by Carrie H., and is beginner friendly, with no experience is necessary. This is perfect for those who are interested in a meditation practice but haven’t quite yet tried it.
Wednesday, January 18 | 5:30pm-8:00pm
Angela Webb Photography Professional Headshots
50% Off for Oso – $80 for 5 photos (no edits)
Angela Webb is back! She’ll be setting up her studio and taking professional headshots in our upstairs cardio area. Come picture ready and let Angela work her magic. Angela Webb is a professional freelance photographer who resides in Dallas, TX. She specializes in fashion and portrait photography. Angela has worked alongside local and celebrity artists that have led to numerous speaking and work-shopping engagements. Her work has been published in Young Houston Magazine, and she has been featured as a young artist on the rise in Voyage Dallas. Angela seeks to capture the unique beauty and culture of Women of Color, to not only pay homage to her personal upbringing, but also bring representation to an industry that tends to make Black and Brown bodies an afterthought.”
Thursday, January 19 | 5:00pm-8:00pm
Tenaya Shoe Demo
Included with OSO membership
Tenaya Climbing Shoe is going to be bringing shoes that people will be able to try on and test out on the wall!
Thursday, January 19 | 7:00pm-8:00pm
BIPOC Climbing Meet-up
Included with OSO membership
A climbing meet-up for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or as a Person of Color to gather for connection, support, community, resources, and networking.
Friday, January 20 | 7:00pm-9:00pm
Trivia Night
Included with OSO membership
Another night of Trivia at Oso! Get a team together and come show us what you know. New Questions and lots of new prizes! Get a group of 4 people together and sign up as a team or sign up individually and be placed on a team (great way to meet new people). Our party will be getting started at 7pm up in the Mezzanine, so be sure to get there on time. Be sure to wear your smarty pants and be ready to answer some fun trivia questions of all kind!
Saturday, January 21 | 10:00am-2:00pm
Eve Luxe Co. Pop-up
Prices vary on product
Eve Luxe Co. was established in November of 2020 by Mary, a Texas native and lover of all things self-care, to add luxury to your everyday self care routine. Our mission is to encourage people to indulge in the simple luxuries of everyday life with luscious bath and body products and upscale home fragrances while evolving into the best version of themself. Each product is intentionally hand crafted in small batches in Plano, Texas.
Saturday, January 21 | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Bachata Dance Class
Included with OSO Fitness+ membership
Bachata foundations introduces you to the sultry Dominican style dance perfectly built for two. Together we will explore the framework of bachata. Focusing on timing , combinations and styling.
Monday, January 23 | 5:30pm-8:30pm
Resonant Bodywork Pop-Up
Price varies on service
Proudly serving DFW, Resonant Bodywork is the premier chair massage company focused on connecting community. They believe self care has a place in every space. Celebrate yourself with setting aside time this summer for self care. Each treatment is a focused 10 minute session to promote a sense of relaxation, well-being and reduce tension in the body. Their goal is to revive and restore your mind/body connection with a gentle pause.
All tips from their pop-up event at Oso will go towards Genesis Women’s Shelter
Tuesday, January 24 | 7:00pm-8:15pm
Women’s Climbing Meet-up
Included with OSO membership
A climbing meet-up for women who want to make new friends, have fun, and support each other on the wall!
Wednesday, January 25 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Chess Club Night
Included with OSO membership
If you’re a well seasoned player or new to the game, this night is equally for you! Come to learn how to play chess or come to play with other well-matched players. We will have instructors to help you learn how the pieces move and some good strategies. Snacks and drinks will be provided for those attending the event!
Thursday, January 26 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Member’s Only Night
Included with OSO membership
Calling all members! This night is for YOU. Members only night is happening and we want you all to participate. There will be a live DJ and enjoy some Loro Eats on us! Decorate your own climbing brush and join us for some fun climbing games! Enter a raffle to win a new bouldering package with everything you need for your next climbing session. We are thankful for members like you and want to celebrate that!
Saturday, January 28 | 10:00am
Cycling Meet-up
Included with OSO membership
Whether you just got your first bike, or are a seasoned cyclist, we invite you to join us for a casual ride (around 12mph pace) to the new Dive In pool in The Cedars! We’ll be taking a dip (optional) for 30min to an hour then biking back to Oso. We’ll meet at OSO at 10:00am, ride to The Cedars, and explore Dallas.
Saturday, January 28 | 2:00-3:00pm
Salsa Dancing Class
Included with OSO membership
Learn the basics to Salsa Dancing with Gabriel Flores. Come ready to get your groove on as Gabriel teaches you some moves that will have you dancing a small routine by the end of class! Salsa Foundations is crafted to serve dancers of all experience levels. With an emphasis on form, musicality, working with a partner, & footwork, this class is meant to introduce you to the flavor and chaos that embodies salsa music. Grab your dancing partner and we’ll see you there!
Sunday, January 29 | 12:30-1:30pm
Womb Wisdom Workshop
Included with OSO Fitness+ membership
Join us as we watch the sunset and dive deeper into the feminine hormonal cycle, learning the seasons and phases of your flow, how that connects to the moon’s cycle, and tips on how to honor and love your body throughout all stages through exercise, diet, and social awareness.
Tuesday, January 31 | 5:30-9:00pm
Evolv Shoe Demo
Included with OSO membership
Evolv is popping up at Oso to host a shoe demo! Join us and try out some new climbing shoes.
Tuesday, January 31 | 6:30-8:30pm
Bouldering League End-of-Season Party!
Bouldering League Participants
It’s been a long month of sending boulders and crushing projects. The Boulder League teams have been crushing the competition and it’s finally time to celebrate all the hard work! Come enjoy a well earned pizza party! Hang with the routesetters and hear the winners announced and prices awarded! This night is for y’all. We are thankful for your participation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sure – feel free to just drop in and we can get you set up to have a great experience. We do encourage you to wear athletic apparel if you wish to participate (we’re a gym, after all) and it’s always faster when you fill out your Visitor Agreement prior to arriving.
Bouldering is the simplest form of rock climbing – it’s just you and the wall (and a bunch of soft padding beneath you).
It consists of climbing short but challenging “problems” that focus less on your endurance and more on your technique and power. Bouldering walls are generally around 13-16ft feet tall, so you won’t need a rope or harness. Proper falling technique and a padded landing zone provide safety (though we encourage you to downclimb). You can go at it alone but we recommend climbing with friends.
When you arrive at Oso, please feel free to walk up to reception area desk and one of our staff members will be able to assist you. During your first visit we’ll help you sign the Visitor Agreement, give you a tour of the gym, explain climbing safety, etiquette and basic techniques, and set you up with gear you may borrow during your visit.
Oso staff members are always ready to provide advice and assistance. If you have any questions or would like some help before your visit, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions at [email protected] or (844) OSO-GYMS.
Not much. During your first visit, an Oso team member will teach you everything you need to know to get to know the gym, our rules, and get you climbing. No matter what your skill level is, we have a unique and fun route for you. We thrive on variety and update our routes every day.
As far as apparel is concerned, make sure to wear something that’s comfortable to sweat in (there’s a lot of great athletic apparel out there).
As far as gear is concerned, all you need is a pair of climbing shoes, though we recommend a chalk bag (with chalk ball) or liquid chalk to help remove moisture from your hands and improve your grip. If you don’t have these items, no problem – all of these items are available for rent or purchase at the gym.
Yes, we offer a range of climbing classes for all skill levels as well as private classes. Feel free to sign up for these classes through our mobile application, or by asking a friendly staff member. Outside of classes, we have a highly skilled staff that can give you pointers on your climbing technique.
We also offer fitness and yoga classes and private training sessions.
No – Oso is a bouldering gym so no partner is needed. Though we recommend a spotter, so feel free to bring a friend (or tons of friends).
Absolutely – we encourage it. Members have unlimited Member-Guest Passes that can be used with their visitors who accompany them to the gym. Please note that Member Guest passes cannot be used without the associated member present, and non-members are limited from accessing Oso more than 5 times each calendar year as a non-member guest.
Definitely! We require that all children under the age of 16 be actively supervised by a parent or legal guardian during their visit. Though children of all ages can climb at Oso, we typically see that children 10+ years of age and older have the best experiences.
In climbing, the difficulty of a climb (known as a “problem”) is called its “grade”. Grades are a numerical representation of how easy or hard a climb is. In bouldering, grades operate on the V-Scale with lower numbers, such as V0 or V1, being easier and higher numbers, such as V8 or V10, being harder.
To make things easier, inside the gym we indicate sets of grades by the color of the climbing holds. These ranges overlap somewhat, so don’t shy away from trying colors that are both easier and harder than your usual level – that’s how you get better and learn new skills.
The beginning of a climb is indicated by a set of two Start tags that coordinate to the color of the holds on each climb. Sometimes these tags are separated, meaning the climb starts with your hands on separate climbing holds. On other climbs, the Start Tags are mounted on top of each other, indicating that your hands start on the same hold. The Start Tags will always be closest to the holds that are intended to be the beginning of a route.
Typically, climbs end with both hands grabbing onto the top edge of the wall. Occasionally, the end of a route is marked with a black “Finish Tag” near the last hold- you’ll see these often on easier climbs since they end at a lower height. To complete your boulder, you should aim to control the finishing hold with two hands prior to descending from the wall.
