Jothika Gorur

Dancer

Jothika Gorur received her initial training in Bharatanatyam from Smt. Shobhitha Ravi. As of 2024, she is under the direction of Ranee and Aparna Ramaswamy. She has won prizes at various US cultural events, including 1st place at the Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana, Hindu Dharma Arts, and the Raga-Rhythm Dance Competition. Jothika has performed across the US, and international platforms in Bangalore (India), and Athens (Greece). In college, she captained Nrityamala, Pittsburgh's classical dance team.

Additionally, she has judged multiple collegiate competitions including Dhirana, TAAZA, and Nakshatra. As a 2023 YUVA residency artist, she co-created "AVIKATHITHA," a full length production that highlighted the stories of seven women in Indian mythology. Her individual segment, "Kaikeyi Atma Sambhashan," received praise from Vaishnavi Patel, author of KAIKEYI. Jothika has taught workshops for various institutions such as Desi Dance Convention, AATMA Performing Arts, and Origins Championship, among others.