The School of Dance
In 1999, following nearly a decade of professional performance and international exposure, Chandana Wickramasinghe founded the dance school, creating a structured dance institution in Sri Lanka. What began as a modest studio with four students has since developed into one of the country’s most respected and influential dance organisations.
Chandana’s vision was to address gaps in Sri Lanka’s dance sector, providing long-term mentorship, career pathways, and continuity. Operating through 7 branches in:
Moratuwa
Kadawatha
Gampaha
Kaluthara
Maharagama
Galle
Kurunegala
An Institutional Vision on a National Scale
100+
Professional dancers trained and mentored
10,000+
Students trained since inception
4-Pro
Age range: From 4 years to professional level
Each academy specializes in Kandyan and Nava Nrithya dance forms, following a standardized curriculum developed under Chandana Wickramasinghe’s direct supervision. This structured training system ensures consistency in technical mastery, theoretical understanding, and performance readiness across all branches, while maintaining the authenticity of traditional movement and encouraging disciplined artistic development.
Chandana and the Dancer's Guild
From within this growing student body, Chandana personally handpicked and rigorously trained over 100 exceptional dancers to form a dedicated guild and performance troupe. This ensemble has gone on to represent the organisation both locally and internationally, serving as cultural ambassadors through high-level stage productions, touring performances, and prestigious collaborations worldwide.