Sihala kala Rangayathanaya

Bandula ALAHAKOON

This institute opened in March 2010 to teach Sri Lankan traditional Kandyan dancing, low country dancing, drumming and Indian traditional dance style Baratha Natyam. This is a great opportunity for Sri Lankan community to learn cultural and traditional dances in Adelaide.

Due to the request by some of the parents in Adelaide, Mrs. Premachandra, who first started teaching dancing voluntarily to the Dhamma School children at Adelaide Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara, began classes in November 2008 and later on was officially opened as the Sihala Kala Rangayathanaya with two other teachers.

This is the first Sri Lankan dance academy based in Adelaide, Australia. We are dedicated to promote Kandyan dance, Low country, Barathanatyam and contemporary dance styles.

Over the past two years, the academy has established a reputation for excellence in dancing education.

Due to the recognition that has been achieved over its life, Sihala Kala Rangayathanaya students have been invited to participate at various festivals and musical shows in Adelaide.

In addition to dancing classes Sihala Kala Rangayathanaya has been conducted lessons in playing the guitar, keyboard and acting in stage drama under one roof.

This institute currently conducts classes in Norwood Morialta High School, Middle campus Gym Hall in Rostrevor. The teachers are Mrs. Krishanthi Premachandra, Mrs. Niluka Hattotuwa, Hasith Lakshitha, Mrs. Nishadee Galpotta and Udayanga Kandanarachchi.