Heshma Wignaraja
Kandyan Dance Teacher
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Heshma Wignaraja is a distinguished figure in Sri Lankan traditional dance, serving as the Artistic Director and choreographer of the Chitrasena Dance Company and School, and a Director of the Chitrasena Vajira Dance Foundation (CVDF). As a third-generation artist, she upholds the profound legacy of her grandparents, Guru Chitrasena and Vajira, who were…
Journey Timeline
2012
Collaboration on 'Samhara' — Worked on the critically acclaimed collaboration 'Samhara' with Nrityagram, India, elevating her choreographic skills.
2018
Spearheaded Guru Gedara Festival — Led the Chitrasena Dance Company to spearhead the Guru Gedara Festival, Sri Lanka's first immersive traditional Arts Festival.
2021
Featured in 'The Same River Twice' documentary — Featured in a documentary titled 'The Same River Twice' at the Sri Lanka Design Festival.
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Media Coverage
- Forging a New Chapter in a Legacy: Heshma Wignaraja by Sharanya Sekaram
Everystory Sri Lanka
- She danced her way to stardom
The Island
- Dance throughout the ages
The Morning
- Ancient rituals for new audiences
Deborah Jones
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