Martita Goshen

Martita Goshen is a seasoned dance artist and educator with extensive experience spanning multiple decades. As the Director and Founder of Turtles Inc / Earthworks since 1981, Martita has led a nonprofit organization that promotes environmental awareness through dance performances and workshops. Martita's diverse dance background includes training with renowned choreographers and teachers, contributing to roles as a Resident Artist and Teacher at ArtsConnection and a Modern Dancer at Earthworks. In addition, Martita is a member of the Carl Jung Institute NYC, specializing in Sand Play Therapy and certified as a Rubenfeld Synergist. Recognition includes the Jubilation Fellowship Award for Excellence in Teaching Children the Joy of Dance, which supported the creation of the documentary film The Harmony Project. Martita also served as a Master Teacher at the Dance Education Laboratory and received the Dance Magazine Choreographic Award for the work "Lost World." Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in History and French from Elmira College and a Master of Arts in Political Science from West Virginia University.