Dynamic Dance Studio

5th anniversary performance

Rhythm World Dance Studio, established by Shiromi Perera at the beginning of this decade, will be hold its 5th annual dance at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel today with 'Sohan and the Experiments' and 'Kismet' in attendance and Viran Corea compering the show.

The studio specialises in Latin American and Ballroom Dancing and could be regarded as a school with a difference, "where all who join feel they belong". Its motto is 'Dance for pleasure and love it forever'.

The founder of Rhythm World could also be regarded as a teacher with a difference. She has been in the field of Latin and Ballroom for the past 18 years, first as a

 student, then as a teacher. She is professionally qualified under the UK Dance Body known as The National Association for the Teachers of Dancing, having done her advanced training in Singapore. She also followed a separate training program in the same country, which enabled her to obtain a certificate from the International Olympic Latin and Ballroom Dance Association. In Singapore, therefore, she learned proper technique in both Latin American and Ballroom Dancing at a very high level, and is totally devoted to imparting her knowledge and skills to her students. In return, she expects the same kind of motivation and attention from her students, who range from teenagers to senior citizens.

Shiromi is very punctual and always begins her classes on time. She is very particular about things like justice and fairplay (not to mention discipline) and applies the same rules to everyone. There are no favourites in her school and all her students are treated equally. She does not tolerate any back-stabbing or petty politics in her school. She wants the school to have a good, clean reputation and does not hesitate to throw out the so-called trouble-makers, even if they happen to be good dancers.

The classes at Rhythm World consist of several categories - including Beginners, Advanced, Bronze, Silver and Gold - and there are exams at every level, except beginners. Shiromi's ambition, apart from teaching the young and the old to dance, is to establish a professional dance company that could undertake regular engagements and also put on a big show annually. Her dream could become a reality by the end of this decade as her school is growing rapidly in both size and stature.

Shiromi has a very talented, dedicated and loyal dance team of young enthusiastic dancers who undergo hard training.

It is the enthusiasm and loyalty of this dance team that has given her a reason to look forward to organising similar events. These young dancers will perform at the 5th annual dinner dance, displaying their talent and ability as they do in their classes.

Shiromi is extremely grateful for the support and encouragement she gets from the students, both young and senior - especially the Dance Committee that has put this entire event together.