Sri Lankan Dance Academy

19/06/2026

⏪ THROWBACK

Throwback of our senior group rehearsing a Pahatha Rata item for our recent production, Beyond Borders and Ranga Bera Mihira! 💃🏽

Missing the rehearsals, the hard work, and the memories we created together ❤️

18/06/2026

16/06/2026

Some snaps from tonight’s performance at Wellington girls’ college: Family night hosted by their Asian performance club!!

Our third time performing at this event and it was an honor to be a part of it again. A beautiful way to represent and celebrate the Asian cultures and traditions in our community. Thank you for having us!❤️💃🌎

16/06/2026

A snippet from tonight’s performance at Wellington girls’ college: Family night hosted by their Asian performance club!! A lovely event to be a part of and a beautiful way to represent and celebrate the Asian cultures and traditions in our community ❤️💃🌎

14/06/2026

Sri Lankan Rice & Curry Fundraiser – Pre-Orders Open!

Treat yourself and your family to a delicious homemade Sri Lankan Rice & Curry meal while supporting the Sri Lankan Dance Academy of New Zealand

Your meal will include a delicious selection of traditional Sri Lankan curries, with a vegetarian option available. All details are included in the poster but please get in touch for any more info.

📞 Order by the 14th of July 2026
Nimanthi: 027 662 5550
Nirangi: 021 076 0931
Chamila: 022 694 5669

All proceeds go towards supporting the ongoing expenses and activities of the Sri Lankan Dance Academy of New Zealand 🍽️🇱🇰✨

13/06/2026

Another heartfelt thank you to Aarakshaa Insurance, Mortgages, KiwiSaver, Accounting & Tax for being a proud main sponsor of Beyond Borders & Ranga Bera Mihira 🌟

Your support and partnership played a meaningful role in bringing this production to the stage and helping us celebrate the richness of Sri Lankan culture through dance, rhythm, and storytelling. We are incredibly grateful to have had your support in making this special event a reality.

Aarakshaa continues to support families and businesses across New Zealand through insurance, mortgages, KiwiSaver advice, accounting, and tax services — helping people make confident financial decisions with care and clarity.

Thank you once again, Aarakshaa, for being part of this journey and for supporting our community and cultural celebration 🙏🏾🇱🇰🇳🇿

09/06/2026

We're Back! Enrolments Now Open! ✨

Following the success of our recent production Beyond Borders and Ranga Bera Mihira, the Sri Lankan Dance Academy of New Zealand is excited to resume our Traditional Sri Lankan Dancing & Drumming classes for children, as well as our Adult classes for ladies and men.

Please find all details on the posters below, everyone is welcome, no experience needed!

Join us in celebrating and preserving Sri Lankan culture through dance and drumming, and be part of the SLDA family today ❤️

Please get in touch whether you or your child are interested in joining 🇱🇰✨

07/06/2026

🇱🇰🇳🇿 A proud moment for our community and for Sri Lanka in New Zealand.

The Sri Lankan Dance Academy of New Zealand was honoured to provide traditional Sri Lankan drumming for the lighting of the ceremonial oil lamp at the official opening of the High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Zealand.

This significant occasion marks a new chapter in the relationship between Sri Lanka and New Zealand, strengthening the longstanding ties of friendship, cooperation, and cultural connection between our two nations.

The opening was attended by Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Hon. Vijitha Herath, New Zealand's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Winston Peters, Sri Lanka High Commissioner Prasanna Gamage, distinguished government officials, and members of the Sri Lankan community in New Zealand.

As custodians of Sri Lankan cultural traditions, we are proud to have contributed to this historic event through the sounds of traditional Sri Lankan drumming, celebrating our heritage while representing our vibrant community in Aotearoa.

We extend our congratulations to the Sri Lanka High Commissioner's Office and wish them every success as they begin this important new chapter.

📸 Photo credit: SriLankaNZ - ශ්‍රී ලංකන්ස්

07/06/2026

Here's a sneak peek of the magic in the making at Massey University 🎶🥁

Our senior students from the Sri Lankan Dance Academy of New Zealand recently had the incredible privilege to record at the state-of-the-art studios of Massey University, collaborating with an exceptional ensemble of professional musicians.

This unique project brought together the immensely talented and renowned Prasanna Ru Sri Lankan Dance Ensemble from Sri Lanka:

Prasanna Rupathilaka
Susantha Rupathilaka
Saman Mathota
Koshan Mapatuna
Reshan Mapatuna
Sasith Rusirumal
Sadew Peiris
Imal Rangana

Together with an outstanding lineup of Wellington-based artists:

🎻 Tristan Carter – Violin
🎷 Peter Lilley – Saxophone
🎹 Nathan Parker – Cello & Piano
🎼 Isaac Smith – Double Bass
🎤 Tania Dreaver Parker – Vocals

Guided by Professor Oli Wilson, Associate Dean of the College of Creative Arts at Massey University, this inspiring collaboration celebrates the meeting of dance, music, and culture.

A heartfelt thank you to Dilmah New Zealand for proudly supporting this project. And a massive Thank you to Romesh Rodrigo Photography for this incredible video.

Stay tuned for more videos, behind-the-scenes moments, and exciting updates coming soon!