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Traditional Dance Experience from Panadura

Location Colombo, Sri Lanka
$84.00
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Overview

This 3 hour tour gives you the opportunity to learn 3 traditional Sinhalese dance styles. Learn from an experienced dance instructor. Enjoy the sharp exacting movements of Kandyan dance, the slower more exaggerated movements of the Southern Plains dance, and the more flexible and active movements of the Sabaragamuwa dance. Try your talents at the drum, as you learn 3 different dance rhythms. Finish off with some snacks and refreshments.
Rate Per Person
LK93340100: per person rate
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • All Taxes & Service Charges.
  • 3 dance styles included in lesson.
  • Experienced English-speaking dance instructor.
  • 3 drum rhythms included.
  • Snacks and refreshments.( depend on your start time)
  • Expenses of personal nature.
  • Gratuities (Optional).
  • Food and beverages.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.

Meeting point
Pick up you from Panadura Private Bus Stand
Return details
Pick up you from Panadura Private Bus Stand

Your tour will start at 10:00 am or 2:00 pm depending on your preference when booking. You will be picked up from the Panadura bus stand and taken to the dance studio. There will be a practicing dance instructor to guide you on your journey to learn the traditional Sinhalese dances of Sri Lanka.

These dances have a growing popularity worldwide, and you will be able to learn the basic steps for 3 of the most important ones. The Kandyan dance, known as uda rata natum by locals is especially representative of the country and can be often seen during street and stage performances. Other dances you will learn are the Southern Plains dance (pahatha rata natum) and the Sabaragamuwa dance (Sabaragamuwa natum). You will also learn some of the traditions and stories behind them.

You will also learn to play a relevant drum rhythm for each of these 3 dance styles. Your instructor will be helpful and clear. At the end of your lesson, you will be able to refresh yourself with some snacks and drinks. At 1:00 pm or 5:00 pm (depending on your start time), you will complete your lesson and will be dropped off at the bus stand completing your tour.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Traditional Dance Experience from Panadura

    Location Colombo, Sri Lanka
    $84.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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