SIMPLY THE BEST
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF DANCE WITH
‘Dance’ is a unique form of performing arts as well as a form of communication. Dancing helps one to communicate and connect with people through specialised movements that are in sync with music. It allows one to transform words and emotions into visual art. There are many emotions and feelings that can never be expressed quite accurately with words.
However, dance, as a form of selfexpression, helps to do justice by embodying what mere words fail to convey. It also makes one experience inexplicable feelings that come to life within the limitless imagination inside one’s mind. Dancing on stage as a dancer builds up an incredible sense of peace of mind and brings about intimate connections with the audience within seconds.
The Dance Works Centre presents a spectacular show titled ‘Simply the Best’ that helps to break language barriers and connect people through the universal method of ‘dance’. This show, which celebrates 40 years of dance, will be held on the 25th, 26th and 27th of October at the Lionel Wendt Theatre.
The show comprises of many varieties of dance styles and routines directed and choreographed by Kanthi Ranchigoda.
Kanthi Ranchigoda is an inspirational dancer and teacher as well as a great role model for all her dance school students. Dancing since the age of five, Kanthi had always admired the art of dance. Realising that ‘dance’ was her greatest passion, she leapt into the field of dance and became highly accomplished, starting her own classes as well.
“Just as in sports, dance is a healthy way of keeping you fit,” she said. “On the subject of dance classes that I conduct, it is evident and I can sense that each group has gained a highly skilled level of dance and perfection in their movements, complimented with self-direction and articulation, embedded with the qualities and dynamics of a skilled dancer”.
Kanthi explained that she creates the choreography according to the dancer and the music. Observing what each dancer is capable of, Kanthi choreographs for each of them so that perfection is assured. She further stated that she wanted to pass on everything she has learnt to the young generation of gifted dancers.
“Dance is considered an everyday lifestyle and one of the things I enjoy seeing most in the students is how they gradually improve as they keep growing through the years, perfecting their skills and movements’ year on year,” she explained. “It is a happy and tireless process that eliminates the nervousness and tension making the experience less formidable and very exciting and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the students for their continuous determination and passion”.
Kanthi also conducts Aerobic and stretching classes which started along with ballet and has continued for many years. These classes have helped many blossoming dancers to reach great levels of dance and improve their skills. The classes are held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings.
KANTHI RANCHIGODA "I enjoy seeing the students improve as they keep growing through the years, perfecting their skills"