Testimonials

“The depth of Revital’s wisdom combined with her attention to detail and her kind, grounded nature, make her an excellent teacher for this multi-layered and multi-faceted dance form. I have studied a variety of dances with many different teachers, and Revital is among the very best I have ever encountered in her ability to communicate her knowledge and to coax the best out of her dance students. I have had a very rewarding experience learning Odissi from Revital!”

- Carmela Woll, Attorney, Santa Cruz, CA

“Revital skillfully taught from her vast repertoire of Odissi choreography and technique. Revital gives careful guidance to each student, regardless of her skill. The classes were fun, well-paced, and challenging! I feel Revital is an extraordinary dance and yoga teacher and it is a privilege to spend time with her.”

- Lisa C. Technical Writer, Santa Clara, CA

“I feel so blessed to have been part of Revital’s Yoga and Indian Retreat. I joined the retreat not having any prior exposure to Odissi dance and immediately fell in love with it the moment I was introduced. Revital’s passion and in-depth knowledge of the dance and its history allowed for such an inspiring learning experience. Odissi is such a beautiful and expressive dance that challenges both your body and mind and having the opportunity to learn from such a gifted teacher was a privilege. I highly recommend Revital’s retreat to anyone who enjoys dance, yoga, and spiritual warmth.”

“Revital is not only a captivating dancer, expert instructor, and dedicated to practice, but the very way she lives her life is a constant inspiration.”

- Nicole Sandleben, Natural chef & Yoga teacher, Portland, OR

Revital is the perfect teacher for students looking for a mind-body-spirit connection in their exercise experience. I took Odissi dance and yoga classes with her for about 2 years and loved the balance of flexibility, strength training, endurance, discipline, graceful movement, self-awareness, and spiritual centeredness woven into her classes. Class with Revital is sure to make you look, and feel like a goddess.

 - Hilary Marshall, Graduate student in Physical Therapy, Phoenix, AZ

Working with Revital was a rare experience. Her workshops brought me in touch with the Divine Eternal Feminine Principle in an inspiring, down-to-earth and concrete way. As a fellow participant said to me, “she’s the real thing”. I have been studying and teaching yoga for over 10 years, and I found in Revital’s classes a new inspiration to move, to perform asana, in a way that comes naturally from my own inner experience, with no strain. She demonstrates that a yoga asana can be strong and powerful, with an inner strength that is palpable, and yet retain an outer softness and beauty. Revital is a gifted teacher who can help every student contact his or her own beauty and strength. Meeting Revital is like meeting one of the goddesses who serve as an inspiration for us all.

- Nina Sybil, Yoga teacher, Alaska

Watching Revital’s performance awakens something in me that has been sleeping. She embodies the sacred feminine, and reminds all who watch her of the power, grace, and beauty of the divine. She makes me believe those qualities are in me, too. She engages with the audience and draws them into her moving meditation. Her performances are timeless gifts.

- Laraine Herring, author of Writing Begins with the Breath, and the Writing Warrior, Prescott, AZ

Odissi Temple Dancing is as disciplined and difficult as mastering a violin concerto; and yet when I watched Revital dance, the moment was the only thing there was–timeless, spacious–it was everything, everything.

- Amy Weintraub, author of Yoga for Depression LifeForce Yoga Healing Institute, Tuscon, AZ

I have auditioned (and collaborated with) many dancers and choreographers from various forms of Sacred Dance for our Mantra Dance Project, and recently had an opportunity to witness Revital’s live Odissi performance. I was struck by several things that I found remarkable: her technical ability and focus, impeccable costumes, and a third quality that might be called amazing presence. I would call it channeling Shakti, which some would define as ‘primordial life force energy of the divine feminine’. Her dance performances are truly riveting and a delight to behold.

- Peter DeLong, Mantra Dance Project, Clarity Productions, CA

Dearest Revital, I would like to express my most sincere and deepest gratitude to you for sharing your gifts and talents with us in Anchorage. As a dancer, I found myself rejuvenated and motivated to move forward in this body, mind, and spirit with renewed grace and power. As a therapist, I am respectful of your attention to detail with regard to protecting ourselves from over-stretching, gently modifying our attempts in consideration of our ages and dysfunctions, and systematically grading the progression of skill acquisition in the performance of rhythmic movements. Your dance continues to inspire….Love, Susan

- Susan Daleiden P.T., Sc.D. Systems Physical Therapy, Anchorage, Alaska

Dear Revital, Thank you for taking me back to ancient times with your powerful and exquisite dance performance! The varieties of facial expressions, hand, feet, and entire body movements, all moving in exact precision, was an all-consuming feast for the senses! Your skill is of the highest of any professional dancer and I hope that you receive the recognition which you deserve! Blessings,

- Goddess Maya

Your performances are a fusion of ancient spirit, emotional presence and sheer delight of your joyful graceful moves. So intricate and precise! I deeply enjoyed it and will come back for more.

- John Davidson, Santa Rosa, CA

Your performance was quite special and one of the more intense moments I had at the festival this year. A good transference of energy and very high in spirit. Thanks.

- Crystal, Harmony Festival, Santa Rosa, CA

You dance, your ancient dance in the hand of God…. Everything else I ever wanted from the divine hand is stilled in omni presence as we watch you dance…

- Shanti, Los Gatos, CA

Dear Revital! Thank you for an enchanted evening! You touched ancient cords deeply with in me with your dance prayer. I will hold it in my heart again, for another long, long time...

- Prema, Los Gatos, CA

Your performance transported me into trance. Made us feel very peaceful.

- The Peace Orchestra members, Santa Cruz, CA