"As a student with Donna Martelli for over four years, I have developed a core strength that is
needed for dance. As a language, dance relies on our bodies to speak. Donna's expertise in
pulling out and developing those attributes in me were amazing...even beyond what I believed I
could accomplish. But it is not just the expertise that attracted me to Donna. Donna has a loving
heart and has a thirst for God. This you know when she speaks, when she instructs and when she
ministers. She permeates a love for others that is obvious when you first speak with her. I
believe she has not met a stranger. I have seen her as she works with smaller children also and
am awed by the tools she use to maintain their focus and encourage them into movements. I
recommend the instructions of Donna Martelli to anyone considering dance both as a career and
as a ministry."
Robin Whitten
needed for dance. As a language, dance relies on our bodies to speak. Donna's expertise in
pulling out and developing those attributes in me were amazing...even beyond what I believed I
could accomplish. But it is not just the expertise that attracted me to Donna. Donna has a loving
heart and has a thirst for God. This you know when she speaks, when she instructs and when she
ministers. She permeates a love for others that is obvious when you first speak with her. I
believe she has not met a stranger. I have seen her as she works with smaller children also and
am awed by the tools she use to maintain their focus and encourage them into movements. I
recommend the instructions of Donna Martelli to anyone considering dance both as a career and
as a ministry."
Robin Whitten
"If you are looking for a Spirit-led instructor of dance, you have found her. With beginners, she will be
patient as you learn. With more experienced dancers, she will challenge you to reach your full potential.
The Certification in Christian Dance course takes you through basic principles of dance that glorifies God.
She shows you how to teach others how to dance for the Lord. The culmination of the course is
choreographing and presenting your own piece.
I was a 40 year old beginner when I found Donna through an internet search of Christian dance instructors.
It has been a privilege to get to know her, learn from her, and watch God work through her."
Jean Bryant
patient as you learn. With more experienced dancers, she will challenge you to reach your full potential.
The Certification in Christian Dance course takes you through basic principles of dance that glorifies God.
She shows you how to teach others how to dance for the Lord. The culmination of the course is
choreographing and presenting your own piece.
I was a 40 year old beginner when I found Donna through an internet search of Christian dance instructors.
It has been a privilege to get to know her, learn from her, and watch God work through her."
Jean Bryant
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"Donna Martelli teaches with a blend of confidence and grace that nurtures students while inspiring them
to learn. She pursues excellence and takes us on her journey- sometimes seeking, sometimes stretching
and sometimes exploding into joy. Her class provided a wonderful outlet to me as I sought healing in my
body. She patiently came alongside and led me step by step to a stronger, healthier me. I particularly love
how she blends spirituality into the physical world. A moment of excellence while working out is like
feeling the sunlight of God’s presence on my face. It warms me and lifts me to a place beyond work- to a
place of radiance. "
-Kate R., professional singer
(Kate took part in "Christian Dance For Healing")
to learn. She pursues excellence and takes us on her journey- sometimes seeking, sometimes stretching
and sometimes exploding into joy. Her class provided a wonderful outlet to me as I sought healing in my
body. She patiently came alongside and led me step by step to a stronger, healthier me. I particularly love
how she blends spirituality into the physical world. A moment of excellence while working out is like
feeling the sunlight of God’s presence on my face. It warms me and lifts me to a place beyond work- to a
place of radiance. "
-Kate R., professional singer
(Kate took part in "Christian Dance For Healing")
"I am now going to Indiana University for modern dance, but took ballet lessons
with Donna Martelli for three years, and she has never been anything but caring,
knowledgeable, and extremely encouraging. As a pilates and fitness instructor,
ballet and liturgical teacher, she knows a lot about how the human body works,
and if anything is ailing you, she most likely knows what to do to strengthen and
heal. If she doesn't know, she researches it and even brings back print-outs of
the information she's found for you. She really cares about her students! I would
recommend her in a heartbeat."
Michaela Brown
with Donna Martelli for three years, and she has never been anything but caring,
knowledgeable, and extremely encouraging. As a pilates and fitness instructor,
ballet and liturgical teacher, she knows a lot about how the human body works,
and if anything is ailing you, she most likely knows what to do to strengthen and
heal. If she doesn't know, she researches it and even brings back print-outs of
the information she's found for you. She really cares about her students! I would
recommend her in a heartbeat."
Michaela Brown
"Our family has been so blessed by Donna and John 3:16 ministries. My three girls have taken from Donna for
several years now and have grown in grace and a desire to praise the Lord through song and dance. It
is glorious to see our girls stand before an audience with great poise and give praise to our Father for His
glory. I love the fact that dance is taught to be an expression of our hearts to our heavenly Father. As my girls
are learning ballet, they are also learning Truth and are entering into a praise time. We so appreciate the love
Donna has for our girls and our Savior and the hard work and she puts into each routine the girls perform."
Lori Benson
Sara and Anna Benson Emma Benson (center)
(AKA "The Benson Ballerinas!")
several years now and have grown in grace and a desire to praise the Lord through song and dance. It
is glorious to see our girls stand before an audience with great poise and give praise to our Father for His
glory. I love the fact that dance is taught to be an expression of our hearts to our heavenly Father. As my girls
are learning ballet, they are also learning Truth and are entering into a praise time. We so appreciate the love
Donna has for our girls and our Savior and the hard work and she puts into each routine the girls perform."
Lori Benson
Sara and Anna Benson Emma Benson (center)
(AKA "The Benson Ballerinas!")
