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F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 28, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth1991

Age32 Years (as of 2023)

BirthplacePatras, Greece

ProfessionDance Instructor

NationalityGreek

Marital statusMarried

SpouseManit Joura

Andria Panagiotopoulou (Manit Joura’s Biography

Greek dance instructor and educator Andria Panagiotopoulou built a career in dance, teaching and choreography before marrying actor Manit Joura in 2023. Tr

Early life and background

Andria Panagiotopoulou was born in Patras, Greece, in 1991. Raised in a city known for its lively carnival traditions, she became involved with Patrinos Carnival as a child and developed a strong attachment to Greek folk dance from an early age.

Education

Andria pursued higher education in Greece and abroad. She enrolled at the University of Patras, studying in the Pedagogical Department of Primary Education. She also received graduate training in elementary education and teaching at the Pädagogische Hochschule Wien in Vienna. Later studies included work toward special education and teaching at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and postgraduate study at Neapolis University Pafos, where she completed a Master of Science degree in Educational Psychology. In addition to academic qualifications, she pursued diplomas and postgraduate training in dance; one of her dance credentials is recognized by the International Dance Council (CID UNESCO).

Career

Andria established herself as a professional dancer by age 16 and built a long career as a dance instructor. Over the years she taught at numerous dance schools and studios in Patras and elsewhere, including work with ballet, Bollywood, Latin and ballroom forms. Her teaching résumé lists positions at local dance schools and fitness centers, as well as roles teaching dance expressions at private schools.

Her work extended beyond instruction: she founded a dance group called Bollywood Patras, which performed at festivals and multicultural dance events in Greece. Andria joined the International Dance Council (CID UNESCO) as a professional dancer in 2013 and later became involved with the 1st Bollywood Dance Academy Greece. She competed and choreographed in multiple events; highlights include a gold medal at the 3rd Bollywood & Multicultural Dance Festival in Greece and the title Bollywood Star of the Year at the 4th edition of that festival. In 2017 she was named Queen of the Patron Carnival, and in 2019 she earned a Gold Medal Professional distinction.

Andria’s professional activities have also included short-term administrative and coordinating roles at local organizations in Patras and teaching English at a language school early in her career. Her experience covers work in public schools in several Greek towns under the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, alongside her ongoing involvement in dance instruction and choreography.

Public profile

Andria is multilingual, with proficiency reported in Greek, English and German. Physically, published profiles list her height at approximately 168 cm (about 5 feet 6 inches) and a weight around 55 kg. Her appearance is commonly described with dark brown eyes and black hair. She has also been associated with occasional appearances in Bollywood film projects and with a long-standing interest in Bollywood culture as a creative influence.

Personal life

Andria married actor Manit Joura on 9 July 2023. The couple had a long-term relationship prior to their marriage; reports indicate they first grew close through dance instruction and friendship before becoming partners. Their relationship garnered attention in 2019 when they disclosed their feelings for each other, and a later public account notes that a proposal took place at Mumbai airport in January 2023.

Latest updates

As of 2023 Andria held a Master of Science in Educational Psychology and continued to be active as a dance instructor and choreographer, with a history of festival performances and competitive recognition. Her work with Bollywood Patras and participation in multicultural dance festivals remain notable elements of her public profile.
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Recent Work

Bollywood Patras performances and festival appearances

Founder and performer with Bollywood Patras at Bollywood & Multicultural Dance Festivals in Greece; gold medal and other festival recognitions.

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Career Highlights

  1. Started professional dancing at age 16
  2. Founded Bollywood Patras dance group
  3. Joined International Dance Council (CID UNESCO) as a professional dancer in 2013
  4. Gold medal at the 3rd Bollywood & Multicultural Dance Festival in Greece
  5. Named Bollywood Star of the Year at the 4th Bollywood & Multicultural Dance Festival
  6. Named Queen of the Patron Carnival (2017)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Andria Panagiotopoulou (Manit Joura’s born?

1991

What is Andria Panagiotopoulou (Manit Joura’s known for?

Dance Instructor

What is Andria Panagiotopoulou (Manit Joura’s’s marital status?

Married

Who is Andria Panagiotopoulou (Manit Joura’s married to?

Manit Joura