Kandyan dance has been alive since the Kandyan Kingdoms, and it moves the whole body. Some of its steps imitate two of the island's best-known animals, the elephant and the peacock. Amanda Fernando, a dance teacher from Kandy, takes your group through it in 1.5 hours.
What you do
- The background: hear how the Kandyan, Low Country and Sabaragamuwa styles each belong to their own region.
- The steps: learn step by step, to the beat of traditional drums such as the Geta Beraya.
- The finale: put it together into a final dance piece.
This can be held at your accommodation if the space suits. If not, we arrange one of our partner venues. Transport to the venue is not included.
Priced per private group. We confirm the venue and start time with you after booking.
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start. Less than 48 hours: 50% refund. Less than 24 hours, or a no-show: no refund.
