Kandyan dance style brings together the mastery of rhythmic movement, precision of posture and placement and balance and alignment of the body. ‘Vannam’ is the main manifestation of the Kandyan dance style, which is widely used in dance performance. ‘Vannam’ recreates the distinct mien and moves of animals, both mythical and real, and a few lore associated with gods and the bodhisattva. There are 18 ‘vannam’ featured in Kandyan dance style. This beautifully choregraphed Kandyan dance performance

There is no greater joy than representing the country as a dancer 😍 We feel grateful to perform infront of the melbournians and show our prestigous traditional kandyan dancing. 💖 #kandyandance #shashiladancetroupe #melbournelife #multiculturalaudience Performance of yesterday at the event of GLOBAL FAVOUR FEAST Event organised by the Foodi Trails First performance after Pandemic | Dance & Fitness with Shashila Perera

Step into the foundations of Kandyan Dance - an ancient Sri Lankan form rooted in ritual, rhythm, and symbolic movement. This workshop explores core footwork, hand sequences, and the deeper meaning behind the form, ending with a short choreography that brings it all together. 🗓 31st Jan 2026 ⏰ 10 AM to 2 PM 📍 Shoonya – Centre for Art & Somatic Practices Facilitated by Akila Palipana (with translation support by Kishani Wijesinghe) 🔗 Register via link in bio #ShoonyaBangalore #DanceWorkshop #M