Nilantha Karunarathna
Kathak Teacher
25+
Years of Experience
1+
Students Taught
1
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About
Nilantha Karunarathna is a highly skilled master dancer, choreographer, and educator whose career in dance spans over 25 years, having commenced his training at the tender age of six. His foundational instruction was received from S. D. Chandrasiri (also known as Suranga Chandrasiri) and he further developed his artistry at the prestigious University of…
Journey Timeline
at age six
Began dancing
2006
Awarded Best Actor at Sri Lankan National Ballet Festival
2009
Founded Roosara Dance
Completed Master's Degree in Bharatanatyam from Tamil University, India
Co-founded Rhythmic Nertha Foundation — with Anukshika Liyanage
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Awards & Honors
- Dancer of the Week — Kennedy Center
- 2006 · President's Award for Best Actor — Sri Lanka
- Best dancer in all-Island competition for excellence in Kandyan Dance
Media Coverage
- Roosara Dance @ TIDF 2022 Nilantha Karunarathna
Toronto International Dance Festival
- ලංකාවේ නර්තන කලාව කැනඩාවේ බබළන අපුරැව – Rhythmic Nertha Foundation in Canada
Maple Ceylon (YouTube)
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