On Sunday, 25 th October, 2009 , students of Rhythm World Dance Studio Competed at the 22 nd International Ballroom Dancing Championship held at Suntec City , Singapore , with over 600 competitors from 22 countries participating. These students were accompanied by Shiromi Perera, their trainer and Directress & Instructress of Rhythm World Dance Studio.

It is a matter of sincere pride that the students of Rhythm World Rustom Yusuf & Roshanthi Nanayakkara won a place in all four dances of the “Latin American Section” in their category – they were placed Third Runners-up in three dances and Fourth Runners-up in one dance.

Their achievement was all the more creditable as the competition was indeed of a very high standard – Well done, Rhythm World.

 

 

RHYTHM WORLD DANCESPORT, 2009

Competitors with Ms. Aleena Tan – Adjudicatress and Shiromi Perera –Directress.

The Second Rhythm World Dancesport Competition of the Rhythm World Dance Studio was held in a colourful spirit on the 1 st of February, 2009 .

This years' competition saw something special in that the Adjudicator was Ms. Aleena Tan from Singapore - a Renowned Latin American & Ballroom Dance Teacher and Dancesport Organizer and Adjudicator.

Ms. Aleena Tan is also the President of the Singapore Ballroom Dance Teacher's Association, Vice President of the Asia Pacific Dance & Dancesport Council and an Esteemed Examiner of the Federal Association of Teachers of Dancing with almost 40 years of experience in the field of dancing.

The competition consisted of different dances in various categories - The Beginners, Intermediate Seniors, Intermediate and Amateur Level. This year's competition saw a special category - The Parent-child ; which was very touching in nature and enjoyed by all.

Judging from the response and applause of the spectators, everyone present felt that the show was not only greatly entertaining but of a high competitive standard with all competitors of all categories displaying a high sense of dedication and skill in their dancing techniques. In fact, the Adjudicator, in her address to the participants, commended them for the high standard displayed in showing their prowess in the various dancing techniques.

The highlight of the evening was when, after the results of the competitions were announced, all the competitors and the audience took to the floor in a dance session.

An onlooker could easily discern the homely atmosphere and spontaneous enjoyment on the faces of both young and old. The climax was when the adjudicator herself, joined in the dancing and danced the ‘baila' which she admitted she thoroughly enjoyed !

From L to R : Rajith Iresh & Savini Samarasinghe [3 rd place], Pandula de Silva & Nilush Wickramasuriya [winners] , Dinith Ranaweera & Amani Ranaweera & Tharindu Balasuriya & Chandi Kularathna [ 2 nd place]

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INTERMEDIATE SENIORS - LATIN AMERICAN SECTION :

From L to R : Senaka Dias Amaratunga & Shobhana Dias Amaratunga [2 nd place]

G. G. A. Nayana Kumara & Roshanthi Nanayakkara [winners], Sampath Goonathilake & Lakmini Goonathilake [3 rd place]

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INTERMEDIATE LATIN AMERICAN SECTION :

From L to R : Malika Yapa & Bihan Karunaratne [2 nd place], Chamal Hettigama & Vindhyani Chandrasiri [Winners], Thakshila Upasena Arjuna Thilina Jayasinghe [3 rd place]

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AMATEUR LATIN AMERICAN SECTION :

From L to R : Sumudu Silva & Eromi mahamudalige [2 nd place], & Roshanthi Nanayakkara & Rustom Mikal Yusuf [winners], Shani Ranasinghe & Andun Priya Hettiarachchi [2 nd place]

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INTERMEDIATE SENIORS - STANDARD SECTION : 

From L to R : Senaka Dias Amaratunga & Shobhana Dias Amaratunga [2 nd place]

Roshanthi Nanayakkara & G. G. A. Nayana Kumara & Hazmie Yusuf & Farzana Yusuf [winners], Mano Gnanaraj & Marie Gnanaraj [3 rd place]  

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INTERMEDIATE STANDARD SECTION :

From L to R : Chamal Hettigama & Vindhyani Chandrasiri [2 nd place], Chamith Sarathkumara & Chandi Kularathna [2 nd place] , Sulakshan Dias Amaratunga & Tanya Ranasinghe [winners], & Mahendra Ranatunga & Chandima Ranatunga [3 rd place]

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AMATEUR STANDARD SECTION :

From L to R : Rstom Mikal Yusuf & Vasantthi Wittinton [winners] & Deshan Kulathunga & Natasha Hewagama [2 nd place]

MOBITEL DANCESPORT COMPETITION 2007

Students of Rhythm World Dananjaya Hettiarachchi & Nilakshi Ratnasekera won the Beginners Category Ballroom [standard] Section whilst Sadun Sameera Gomes & Natasha Hawagama were 2 nd runners-up in tha Beginners Category Latin American Section at the ‘Mobitel Dancesport Competition' held at Hilton hotel, Colombo on the 10 th of June, 2007.

The international panel of judges consisted of seven Judges from ‘ Singapore , chine, Taiwan , Thailand , India , Macao & Hong Kong.  

Dananjaya Hettiarachchi & Nilakshi Ratnasekera won the Beginners Category Ballroom [standard] Section.

Sadun Sameera Gomes & Natasha Hawagama were 2 nd runners-up in tha Beginners Category Latin American Section.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE COMPETITORS !

YOU ARE ALL WINNERS INDEED !

“ THE DANCER'S BODY IS SIMPLY THE LUMINOUS MANIFESTATION OF THE SOUL”