Kandyan Fusion
Calling all lovers of Sri Lankan music & dance! If you have previously learnt Kandyan dance and would love to return to your roots in a way which is both traditional and yet modern in its approach, then this course is for you!
Dates: To be confirmed
Time: Mondays 8.30pm (1 hour class)
Teacher: Rashan Samsul
Course Fee: TBC
- Revise the foundation steps, gestures & footwork commonly used in Kandyan dance
- Gradually learn a Kandyan fusion dance routine to Sri Lankan music
- Improve your strength, flexibility and fitness
- Connect with a friendly group of like-minded adult students
- Learn from the best – Australia’s best Sri Lankan dancer and choreographer with over 20 years Kandyan dance training
- Get weekly practice videos to support your learning outside of class
- Have access to a private group chat (via WhatsApp), to encourage communication with other students and your teacher
Teacher –Rashan Samsul
Rashan started learning Kandyan dance in Sri Lanka, at the age of 10. He later went on to learn Bharatanatyam, and graduated from the Kalakshetra in Chennai, India. Rashan was the first Muslim Bharatanatyam and Kandyan dancer in Sri Lanka, and his dedication to dance has been unwaivering. Since arriving in Melbourne 4 years ago, Rashan has continued teaching and performing across Melbourne with his company Pravaha Dancing Foundation. He hopes to share his knowledge of dance with the next generation and make his mark on the Australian artistic landscape.
Rashan started learning Kandyan dance in Sri Lanka, at the age of 10. He later went on to learn Bharatanatyam, and graduated from the Kalakshetra in Chennai, India. Rashan was the first Muslim Bharatanatyam and Kandyan dancer in Sri Lanka, and his dedication to dance has been unwaivering. Since arriving in Melbourne 4 years ago, Rashan has continued teaching and performing across Melbourne with his company Pravaha Dancing Foundation. He hopes to share his knowledge of dance with the next generation and make his mark on the Australian artistic landscape.