SIMPLY THE BEST

Kanthi Ranchigoda choreographed and produced a delightful programme showcasing the skill and talent of the students

The Dance works Centre celebrates 40 years of excellence in movement and dance. The directress of the school Kanthi Ranchigoda choreographed and produced a delightful programme showcasing the skill and talent of the students to mark this significant milestone and to celebrate the effort of everyone who has contributed in any way to create the DWC.

The journey of 4 decades began with Aerobics and Exercise classes and from there, the school grew and evolved to what it is today. Kanthi's students now explore and enjoy a variety of dance forms which include ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and modern dance.

Her passion for perfection and total commitment to dance is echoed in her students' performance and “Simply the Best” was proof of everything that encourages individual and group style and skill.

The show was the biennial production, which coincided this year with the 40th anniversary of the DWC, held on the 25th & 26th and 27th of October at the Lionel wendt Theatre, “Simply the Best” captivated the audience and provided a very enjoyable and entertaining evening to all.

The directress Kanthi believes in the power of dance; she says movement to music is a form of relaxation, creative expression and therapy.

She further explains to her students that “Dance is a form of escapism, from the mundane and monotonous routines of our daily life”.

The students display great freedom of expression, confidence, skill and style and are able to handle a plethora of dance movements, bearing testimony to Kanthi's passion to share and teach movement with innovative ideas. she says dance can be used as a tool of enrichment in our lives.

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