Testimonials
WHat our students say
“The teacher is great! She explains very well and the dance is interesting. It is like yoga and has the same relaxing effect! I strongly recommend her!”
- Milena, Europe
“The Odissi Dance workshop was wonderful. I feel fortunate to have an opportunity to learn such unique dance where we are.🥰”
- Shangwen, Encinitas
“I have been searching for a place to learn the ancient dance of Odissi, and now very excited to start lessons with Nila who I just met & already feel connected with. She sees the positive and the potential.”
- Jeanette, Temecula
“I have been learning odissi since 2 years with no background of dance .. nila always put extra effort to teach any new or hard steps for me … she teaches dance in a way that it became my source of happiness ….I have been very lucky to have a teacher like nila”
- Poonam, San Marcos
“Nilanjana is an amazing teacher who not only has the skill and knowledge of the dance but also a passion for the history and art of Odissi. She is kind and patient with her students as well as challenging. I am grateful to be in her class and recommend others interested in Odissi to take her class as well.”
- Chantal, Austin
“I am really enjoying the zoom classes. She is a very talented dancer and has immense patience with beginners like me. She is not only supportive but also very encouraging to the students to do their best. ”
- Sandhya, Bay Area
“Nilanjana is a wonderful teacher. I decided to revisit Odissi after many years and she made it seem very easy. I never imagined online learning would be as benefiting as an on-site one. I look forward to our classes every weekend. Additionaly, she has a digital library with all the dance steps and exercises, so I practice whenever I have time. I like how dedicated Nilanjana is to her students, whether they have a dance background or don’t. We send her videos and she is quick to reply and send her feedback. I absolutely recommend attending a class and getting an experience.”
- Prajakta, East coast
“I am trained in classical dance and decided to learn a different discipline with RDM Studio! Nilanjana Banerjee is a delight to learn from. She herself is a fabulous and dedicated dancer and makes learning so much fun and at a great pace! I have seen how the dedication to the art has taken off from the sole student to a full fledged stage show with multiple dancers and an online school!
I would recommend this form of dance with RDM to anyone willing to learn a graceful dance art!”
- Nanda, San Diego
Nila is a hidden treasure. She is an epitome of grace, style and a beautiful persona that I feel lucky to have as my teacher. Her studio is warm and welcoming. She invests so much time, energy and her own self to her students. She has always encouraged me to learn the dance and yet given me space to grow at my own speed. She has guided me in the last 2 years. It has been a joy meeting her every weekend to get a private class which is so hard to find in the US.
I would highly recommend anyone who is looking to learn Odissi to take a class with her and realize how easy yet disciplined this dance is.
Prachi, San Diego
“Nilanjana Banerjee is inspirational. She holds a unique teaching style while maintaining the authenticity of the Odissi dance tradition. She is not only encouraging and patient with students at the beginner’s stage but she also shares her extensive knowledge with students of all levels. What is special about her teaching method is that she incorporates strengthening exercises and focuses on flexibility of the students to help improve technique. She is clear cut and thorough. I look forward to my next lesson with her and I highly recommend RDM Studio for anyone who is eager to learn Odissi dance.”
- Sabrina, Orange County
“Nila is a very warm-hearted and skilled Odissi dancer. Her sincerity and dedication to her art are truly inspiring. And her ability to teach the ancient art of Odissi Dance, both in person and online, are outstanding. I started studying Odissi Dance with Nila five months ago and it has changed my life. She also is creating short videos for every dance step, technique, and mudras. Nila is a joy to learn with.”
- Laurie, Encinitas
During COVID many of us were unable to work in person but Nila was already set up to teach online. She showed her true dedication to supporting students during time of financial challenges by dropping her rates and even offering free classes for an extended period. To Nila this is much more than a way to make an income, this is her life mission, to teach people to dance. For me Odissi has been incredibly healing, its been the way in which I’ve been able to connect directly with spirituality through movement. The Mudras themselves are healing adding in the spiritual grace of the dance and poses. I am blessed to have met Nila and been a part of this teaching.
-Mima, San Francisco
“Nila, I feel, was sent to me by the gods. I was destined to be her first student. She was the teacher I had been searching for and I found her in my own neighborhood. I have been learning with her for over 6 years. As a medical doctor it is hard to find a moment for myself. Yet with the help of Nila, I have been able to preserve my inner peace and in return provide that for my patients. Nila leads me through dance as I go through the emotional roller coaster of life. I can nourish my mind, body and soul with her teachings.”
- Dr. Candace, Carlsbad
I attended on online Odissi workshop with Nilanjana and throughly enjoyed. She is graceful, patient and knowledgeable and repeatedly explained the concept, mudras and postures so i understood and also corrected mistakes patiently. Would highly recommend and would look forward to more such opportunities with her!
Subha, San Diego
Nilanjana is a very beautiful , graceful and poised classical odissi dance performer and ambassador. Her dedication and commitment to preserving and transmitting this ancient art form is very palpable and exemplary. Even though she teaches an ancient art, she teaches it in very modern and unique way, teaching expressive detailed nuances as well emphasizing overall fitness. RDM Studio in San Diego is an expression of her passion to spread this art to the next generation. Her students are her pride and joy and she gives them the best possible platform to showcase their dance skills. After only 6 months of dancing , I was able to perform with other students at the Mingue Museum in Balboa Park. I highly recommend this beautiful studio temple to all dance lovers.
Mansi , San Marcos
Nila is very passionate and dedicated about Odissi. All her students love her. She has great passion not only to teach Odissi but also to bring the community together and make a difference. She has been a great inspiration to many ladies in North County. I personally admire her a lot for all the good work she does.
Raga , Oceanside
Nila is a very patient and passionate teacher and has helped me to learn Odissi in the best possible manner. She has been very flexible with class timings and techniques to fit my schedule and to put my prior Bharatnatyam dance training to good use.
Anagha, Carlsbad
Nila is a very passionate and awesome dance teacher. She dances gracefully and always carries her beautiful smile. She helps to bring the community together by organizing events.
Sheetal , Carlsbad
I have searched for years for classical Indian dance and when I found Nila… I was blessed. She embodies the true Odissi dance rooted in spirituality. I recommend her to both young and old who want to learn this dance. I have never taken dance lessons. This was my first time and Nila was very patient, kind and supportive. Thank you Nila.