SHANA SIMMONS
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JAMIE ERIN MURPHY
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ALX GOLEMBIEWSKI
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BRITTANY NETTLES
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administrative assistant
Jothika Gorur is an Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and educator from Pittsburgh PA. Trained primarily in Bharatanatyam, an Indian classical dance form; Jothika has performed at US based cultural events, winning 1st place at the Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana (Varnam Category), Hindu Dharma Arts, and the Raga-Rhythm Dance Competition. She has performed in multiple programs at the S.V. Temple (Pittsburgh, PA) and was selected to perform at The Meenakshi Temple (Pearland, TX) and the One World Festival (Lancaster, PA).
Additionally, Jothika performed for various online platforms, including Virtual Arts for Humanity and The Tandavam. Jothika graduated from The University of Pittsburgh where she received her BA in Sociology and a Certificate in Global Health Studies. During her undergraduate years, she served as captain and later on advisor for Nrityamala, Pittsburgh's collegiate Indian classical dance team. As a leader of the team, Jothika became a 2019 Srinivasa Prasad International Foundation for the Performing Arts (SPIFPA) Award Recipient and co-founded NRITYAPRIYA, Nrityamala's first virtual benefit showcase that raised $2,760 for charity. She was an executive board member for Dhirana, Pittsburgh's intercollegiate classical dance competition and has attended workshops under renowned artists including "Padma Bhushan" Dr. Saroja Vaidynathan and "Kalaimamani" Shri Madurai R Muralidharan. She is an Assistant Dance Instructor at Natyakriya School of Dance and SSD's Administrative Assistant. |
Shana Simmons Dance is continuously planning events, producing a variety of works through different mediums, hosting classes, and developing this artistic endeavor.
If you are interested in working as an Intern for Shana Simmons Dance, please contact [email protected].
We have marketing, research, management, and business development opportunities.
Please attach resumé and letter of introduction to begin the dialogue!
If you are interested in working as an Intern for Shana Simmons Dance, please contact [email protected].
We have marketing, research, management, and business development opportunities.
Please attach resumé and letter of introduction to begin the dialogue!
members of the board
2022-2023
President, Mark Minnaugh
Treasurer, Shana Simmons
Board Member, Naina Roy
Board Member, Chrisoula Perdziola
Board Member, Abi Jett
President, Mark Minnaugh
Treasurer, Shana Simmons
Board Member, Naina Roy
Board Member, Chrisoula Perdziola
Board Member, Abi Jett
Years Prior:
2021-2022
President, Mark Minnaugh
Treasurer, Shana Simmons
Board Member, Naina Roy
Board Member, Chrisoula Perdziola
Board Member, Abi Jett
2020-2021
President, Mark Minnaugh
Secretary, Tiffany Brazile
Treasurer, Shana Simmons
2019-2020
President, Mark Minnaugh
Secretary, Tiffany Brazile
Treasurer, Shana Simmons
Member, Dr. Yihhsing Liu
2018-2019
President, Mark Minnaugh
Interim Secretary, Kristine Schnaufer
Treasurer, Shana Simmons
2017-2018
President, Mark Minnaugh
Secretary, Tanya Moximchalk
Treasurer, Shana Simmons
2016-2017
President, Lisa Bernardo
Secretary, Tanya Moximchalk
Treasurer, Shana Simmons
2021-2022
President, Mark Minnaugh
Treasurer, Shana Simmons
Board Member, Naina Roy
Board Member, Chrisoula Perdziola
Board Member, Abi Jett
2020-2021
President, Mark Minnaugh
Secretary, Tiffany Brazile
Treasurer, Shana Simmons
2019-2020
President, Mark Minnaugh
Secretary, Tiffany Brazile
Treasurer, Shana Simmons
Member, Dr. Yihhsing Liu
2018-2019
President, Mark Minnaugh
Interim Secretary, Kristine Schnaufer
Treasurer, Shana Simmons
2017-2018
President, Mark Minnaugh
Secretary, Tanya Moximchalk
Treasurer, Shana Simmons
2016-2017
President, Lisa Bernardo
Secretary, Tanya Moximchalk
Treasurer, Shana Simmons
thank you for your continual support:
Attack Theatre, Bodiography, The Pilates Centre Wildwood, Cajoli, Off the Wall Productions, Square Cafe, Pittsburgh Dance Council, James Wirt & Dan Howell / Keller Williams Reality, Wally & Sue Phillips, The Heinz Small Arts Initiative