A Night to Remember
Fire but not Ice
Rhythm World's Annual Dinner Dance
“ Oh what a night ” were the words of the Presley song that came to mind at the Rhythm World's 6th Annual Dance . The theme of the Dance was Fire and Ice. The dance was held this year in the Grand Ballroom at Waters' Edge Battaramulla on the 21 st November, 2009.
It was fun to attend a dance where the camaderie and fun resonated through out the night, as pupils from beginners to Medal Levels of the Dance Academy waltzed, sashayed and jived with ease on the spacious dance floor. What was refreshing was the interspersion of professional dancing with items choreographed by some of the pupils themselves, such as the Pooja Dance. Some of the other dance demonstrations were the ‘Fusion dance' of the Jive & Kandyan dancing; The Cha Cha Cha and a ‘Salsa' . There was also a singer from the ranks, who kept us entertained between the numerous sessions of dancing. Fresh from their success at the World Dance Championships, Rustom Yusuf and Roshanthi Nanayakkara displayed their skills in the Rumba. The duo were trained by Shiromi Perera Dayaparan, the leading light and enthusiastic owner of the Academy. The high standards of excellence, discipline and hard-work had certainly paid off in the standard of dancing that was witnessed.
The ‘Milonga' was performed by two dancers from Canada to the delight of all present. The bands in attendance to ensure non-stop dancing were ‘ Sohan & The Experiments' and ‘ Cosmic Rays' with Viran Corea keeping the show going.
The ‘ Dance Committee Members' who were a paradigm of enlivening enthusiasm, untiring efforts and unwavering dedication made this event a success with much gaiety !
This is not an event not to be missed by all those keen Ballroom and Latin dance lovers, so keep the date free next year in your diaries.
RHYTHM-NITE DINNER DANCE 2008
The fifth Annual Rhythm-Nite Dinner Dance organized by the ‘Rhythm World Dance Studio' was held at ‘Cinnamon Grand' Hotel with ‘Sohan & The Expe riments' and ‘Kismet' providing the lively music, and Viran Corea at the mike with his enlivening compering as usual.
The lighting of the oil lamp was followed by a dance performance by two very young students of Rhythm World and thereafter warm-up dancing to a packed floor and thereafter until dawn there was gaity and genuine enjoyment all around.
The evening provided a variety of entertainment and thrills, catering to both the young and the elderly ; with exhibition dances of a tintillating Ballroom performance, a Cha Cha Cha & a Rocking Jive and a great performance by the Senior Citizens of Rhythm World proving that dancing is not only to be enjoyed by the young.
As in previous years, an atmosphere of genuine happiness, sincere togetherness and family-homeliness prevailed throughout the evening till dawn, keeping with the Rhythm World theme of ‘Dance for pleasure & Love it forever'.
The Dance-committee with its meticulous planning and organizing ensured an unforgettable, enjoyable evening, as achieved in previous years.
RHYTHM-NITE DINNER DANCE 2007
The fourth Annual Rhythm-Nite Dinner Dance organized by the ‘Rhythm World Dance Studio' was held on the 27 th of October, 2007, at the ‘Khadija Ballroom', Hotel Galadari, Colombo with ‘Sohan & The Experiments' and ‘Nalin & The Star Combination' providing the lively music, and Viran Corea at the mike with his humourous enlivening compering as usual.
The evening's proceedings commenced with the lighting of the traditional oil lamp by the Directress, Shiromi Perera and the Committee members, who were escorted to the hall by a troupe of Kandyan Dancers. The lighting of the oil lamp was followed by warm-up dancing to a packed floor and thereafter until dawn there was gaity and genuine enjoyment all around.
The evening provided a variety of entertainment and thrills, catering to both the young and the elderly ; with a exhibition dance of the Romantic Rumba, a tintillating Ballroom performance, a Cha Cha Cha Latin in line fused with a Kandyan dance and a great exhibition performance by the Senior Citizens of Rhythm World proving that dancing is not only to be enjoyed by the young.
The re-launching of the Web-site took place after the celebration time of cutting of the Anniversary cake. And as in previous years, an atmosphere of genuine happiness, sincere togetherness and family-homeliness prevailed throughout the evening till dawn, keeping with the Rhythm World theme of ‘Dance for pleasure & Love it forever'; at which time the dancers had a breakfast of ‘kiribath and lunumiris' before hitting the road with the determination to meet at the Rhythm-Nite next year !
Rhythm World Dinner Dance – 2006 " RHYTHM WORLD" DOES IT AGAIN
This year too the Rhythm World Dance Studio organized its Annual “Rhythm-Nite Dinner Dance” for the “Third” year in succession on the 28 th of October, 2006 with two popular dance bands in attendance - ‘Heat' & ‘Nalin & the Star Combination', a guest spot by popular vocalist Corinne Almeida and Viran Corea compering the show. The Dinner Dance this year was held at the ‘Khadhija', Grand Ballroom, Galadari Hotel, Colombo .
The proceedings commenced with the lighting of the traditional oil-lamp, by Shiromi Perera Dayaparan – Directress and the Committee Members, to the accompaniment of the Kandyan drummers.
Most of those present being enthusiastic students of the Dance School, naturally the dance floor was fully occupied throughout the night till dawn with happy dancing couples enjoying themselves thoroughly . The scintillating dance music and singing that emanated from the two popular lively bands and the lively guest spot by Corrine Almeida, provided the correct atmosphere and added to the adeptness of the dancing couples – one could see enjoyment at its fullness written on their smiling faces. Viran, of course, added the necessary innovative ‘spice' while compering to keep the show lively and going till dawn.
There were many valuable prizes and surprises (including air-tickets), games and competitions. The cutting of the Anniversary cake to the music of the ‘Papara Band' added spice to the already lively night.
The performances of the some the students of Rhythm World was indeed eye-catching.
As always the predominant feature of this Rhythm-Nite Dinner Dance was the genuine aura of friendliness and togetherness that pervaded throughout the night till dawn giving the atmosphere a family-feeling all around till dawn when ‘Kiribath & Lunumiris' were served in the real traditional line of events. A word of appreciation should go to the Dance Committee for the effective organizing of a good job well done ! All-in-all, the participants at the Rhythm-Nite Dinner Dance will carry with them for a long time to come, happy memories of a wonderful ‘night till dawn' well-spent !
Rhythm World Dinner Dance – 2005
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The 1st Rhythm-Nite Dinner-Dance
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The Inaugural Dinner-Dance of “Rhythm World Dance Studio” took off the ground with a bang on the 6 th of November, 2004 at the Liberty Ballroom, Hotel Holiday Inn with ‘Heat' and ‘Super Pink ‘N' Purple' in attendance and Viran Corea compering the show. The Dance acts performed by the students of “Rhythm World” were indeed a feat. A swinging Salsa, a romantic Rumba, a gliding Waltz and last but not least, a ‘Dance of Fusion', wherein the dancers performed a Rocking Jive whilst the Kandyan Dancers moved to the song made popular by Annesley Malawana, ‘ Ruwanpuraya'. In celebration of the First Dinner Dance, a cake was cut in style with a ‘Papara' band bringing in the cake – which brought on many a smile to the faces of those present who, no doubt, enjoyed this surprise organized by the Dance Committee who worked tirelessly to make this event the success it was. The first-ever dinner dance of this nature, of this still young Dance studio, was a great success with a host of past and present students involved in the organization on a personal basis. Many gifts were given away – including two Air tickets to Singapore and India . The fun and entertainment kept the crowd moving to the beat of the two bands until the wee hours of the morning ; they were then treated to a breakfast of ‘Kiribath & Lunumiris'. However whilst enjoying this night of fun and entertainment the Dinner Dance that was organized by the Studio had a humanitarian purpose. The proceeds of the dance was to be donated to the ‘Paediatric Ward of the Cancer Hospital , Maharagama. |
“ THE DANCER'S BODY IS SIMPLY THE LUMINOUS MANIFESTATION OF THE SOUL”