Gowri began her initial training in Bharata Natyam at the renowed Kalakshetra. She later continued her training in BharataKalanjali, under world renowed dancing duo Padmabhushan Shri V.P.Dhananjanyan & Smt.Shanta Dhananjayan.
The Dhananjayans trained in Kalakshetra and later served as performing artistes and teachers inKalakshetra. In 1968, they established their own institution, Bharata Kalanjali and trained a number of students who have now established all over the globe.
