Upcoming Performances, Workshops & Classes
On-going Odissi Classes - Mountain View
Nov 8, 2011 6:00pm - Mar 8, 2012 8:00pm
Odissi Dance classes
In Mountain View, CA
On-going every Tuesday & Thursday
6-7 Pm – Basics (open for beginners)
7-8 Pm – Choreography
Flowing through the exotic rhythms and curvaceous movements, you will melt away extra pounds, develop core strength, and tone your body from head to toe – all with fluid grace and a smile on your face!
Advance sign up is required.
Fee: $15 per class or $20 for both
email for registration and directions: shaktibhakti@gmail.comRoots & Essence of Odissi Dance
Feb 5, 2012 10:00am - Feb 5, 2012 12:00pm
Specialty Workshops Series
Every First Sunday of the Month
SUNDAY FEB. 5TH:
THE ART OF EXPRESSION IN INDIAN DANCE
Nava Rasa ("the nine emotions"), and more about Mudras applications
10am - Noon, in Mountain View
$20 for ongoing students | $25 Drop-in.
Contact Revital to reserve your spot.
Each Sunday a different topic!
Mark your calendar for the following dates:
Sunday, Feb 5th; Sunday, March 4th; Sunday, April 1st; Sunday, May 6th; Sunday, June 3rd; Sunday, July 1st
Classes will address theoretical and supporting topics such as:
• History, energetics, and study of scriptures and texts.
• The spiritual, emotional, intellectual, cultural, and physical aspects of practicing Indian dance
• Watching related movies and video clips followed by discussion
• Rhythm theory
• Practical aspects such as feet positions, hand gestures, facial expression etc.
• preventing injuries, and ways of supporting your dancer body.
• Your own guided research
And more!Tracing the Tantric Roots of Indian Dance
Oct 16, 2012 12:00am - Oct 30, 2012 1:00am
Tracing the Tantric Roots of Indian Dance
A pilgrimage to Orissa, India
October 16-30, 2012
Combining spiritual pilgrimage with daily practice of Odissi Dance and Yoga, we will immerse ourselves in the heart of Orissa, one of India’s most artistic regions and best kept secrets. We will spend our precious time in India linking our practice with the timeless landscape and heritage that has inspired Tantric Yoga and Dance for over 2000 years.
Among the sites we will visit are: 64 Yogini Temple of Hirapur (an open-roof tantric temple with 64 different statues of the Goddess, one of only three of its kind in India); Sun Temple of Konark (with its breathtaking architecture and exquisite array of erotic sculptures), the meditation caves of Udaygiri and Khandagiri; Jaganath Puri (the home of temple dance in Orissa); Raghurajpur (the famous artist village, birth place of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra); and Dhabaleswar Temple (located on an island in the river Mahanadi, connected to the mainland by a pillar-less hanging bridge). We will also visit the Athmallik village to experience the authentic tribal life of rural Orissa with all its colorful textures, sights, sounds and smells. We will have the rare opportunity to meet with peace ambassador, PK Mahanandi “India’s Martin Luther King”, on the shores of the great Mahanadi River, where we stay at his “eco-cottage” as the village guests of honor.
Our personal adventure guide and geologist, Philip Price (of geowandering.com), will attend to the details of our tour and provide us with fascinating historical and geological information about the sites we visit. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit parts of India that few people have seen!
Tour Includes: All Yoga and dance classes, meals and accommodations, group transportation, temple entrance fees, tours and excursions. Tour cost also includes extensive pre-departure travel services (booking airfare, India travel tips, and visa information, etc.).
A fully refundable deposit of $500 is required to secure your space.
Early Bird Rate – $2,995 – Paid in full by June 15, 2012
Second rate – $3495 Paid in full by August 15, 2012
Late Rate – $3995 Thereafter
The fine print of cancellation policy:
121 days or more before departure: $250 cancellation fee
60-120 days before – $500 cancellation fee
31-59 days before – $750 cancellation fee
No refund if cancellation made less than 31 days before departure.
Contact us for more details and registration information.
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Private, Semi-Private, and group classes in Odissi dance,
Temple Goddess Workout and Shakti Yoga are currently offered.
~ A list of standard workshops ~
I apply a unique approach to teaching Odissi Dance, based in Yogic alignment, and honoring the ancient roots of Odissi: Tantric Yoga, Martial Arts, Spiritual Cultivation, Drama, and harmony of movement.
Classes include traditional and innovative exercises, conditioning and preparing body and mind for a graceful and powerful dance.
For learning Odissi choreography, private classes of utmost value. Contact me to design and schedule your own custom program.
Or Click HERE to purchase a private class