KIRUTHIKA RATHANASWAMI

Kiruthika Rathanaswami is a Vancouver based bharata natyam dancer and instructor. She has been under the guidance and mentorship of Jai Govinda, Founder and past Artistic Director of Mandala Arts & Culture for the past 28 years. Most recently Kiruthika has taken on Artistic Director of Mandala Arts and Culture Society.  She is the recipient of the 2012 City of Vancouver "The Mayor's Arts Award" for emerging artist in Dance.