Prathika Sakthivel

Bharatanatyam Dancer

A woman dressed in traditional Indian attire, featuring a purple blouse with gold accents and a teal sari, stands with her hands on her hips against a black background. She has elaborate jewelry, including earrings, bangles, and a decorative headpiece, and her hair is styled with floral garlands.

Prathika Sakthivel

Prathika Sakthivel’s passion for dance blossomed at a young age, and she has since grown into a dedicated performer across multiple dance styles. At age 12, she began her Bharatanatyam training under the guidance of Smt. Lakshmi Sriraman. Currently a senior at Panther Creek High School, Prathika aspires to pursue a career as a Pediatrician, following the medical pathway in her academic pursuits. Beyond Bharatanatyam, she shares her dance expertise as an Assistant Instructor for Bollywood and Hip-hop styles and is a member of her school’s competitive dance team. Active in her school and community, Prathika volunteers at a local pediatrician’s practice and holds leadership roles, such as Vice President of *Girls for the Future and Hospitality in HOSA. In her spare time, she choreographs for events, runs dance workshops, sings, watches movies, and spends quality time with her family and friends.