The International Dance Teachers Association of the U. K . has accepted Shiromi Perera as a Full Member of their Dance Body and granted her the Associate and Licentiate qualifications under the “International Dance Teachers Association – U.K. ”.
In furthering her career as a professional Dance Teacher; in December 2007, Shiromi Perera was successful in obtaining the Professional Licentiate Examination of the National Association Of Teachers of Dancing.
This Examination took place in Singapore on the 12 th of December, 2007.
At Sunny Low Dance Studio during the practice session prior to the Examination.
During the Examination
A practice to obtain the feel for Wheel-Chair Dancing.
The Rhythm World X'mas Dinner Dance was held on the 21 st of December, 2007 at Hotel Janaki, Colombo 06.
It was a lively occasion with all members of Rhythm World and their families enjoying the true spirit of Christmas with lots of fun, laughter and dance until the wee hours of the morning.
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 !
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.
Rhythm-Nite Dinner Dance”2006
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 !
Once again the Annual Trip of Rhythm World for the year 2006 was at the Aquarius Sports Resort – Marawila on the 1 st of May, 2006 .
The day was full of fun, laughter and games ; the passing of the ‘Water balloon' and the ‘Egg throwing' competitions were the highlight of the day, which were conducted amidst much gaiety.
The cricket match too was very entertaining– with many a talented cricketer, both male and female.
The sing-song and the dancing session brought this lovely day to a close
A Social Get-together was organized on the 7 th of July, 2006 with ‘Nalin & the Star Combination” and a DJ providing the music for dancing.
This Get-together was organized in order that the students of all classes would have an opportunity to meet each other – whilst having a rocking time together.
The distribution of the Bronze Medal certificates to those who passed their Medal Examination was also held at this social event.
A Social and Fellowship for students over 30 years of age was organized during the month of August 2006 for the Senior Dance enthusiasts. It was a very great success and it has been decided that this would be a monthly feature, in order to encourage the Senior dance enthusiasts to practice their dancing skills whilst enjoying the company of their contemporari
Shiromi Perera had an intense training in Singapore in May, 2006 under the South East-Asian Latin American and Ballroom trainers Shawn and Gladys Tay . Shawn & Gladys are the former and very first South East Asian couple to the win the Latin & Ballroom events at the World Championship. They are also International Adjudicators and trainers, whilst Shawn is currently the Advisory Director to the Asian Dancesport Federation. |
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The Annual Rhythm World Dancesport Competition for the students of the Dance school, was held on the 26 th of February, 2006 , with Mr. Tony Fernandez as Adjudicator. The motivation and the enthusiasm of the participants made this Event a grand show indeed. All students were dressed for the occasion in style - and with the encouragement of the audience ; all competitors performed their very best – making the decision for the Adjudicator a difficult task. The Award ceremony was held on the 3 rd of March, 2006 with a Live Band “Perfect Combination – Yohan & Honorine” to keep the crowd on the Dance floor until the following morning. |
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE COMPETITORS !
YOU ARE ALL WINNERS INDEED !
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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. |
