Taking the First Step | ගුරු කුලයෙන් කළ එළියට | Channel ADTF | Episode 04

Описание: In this episode we trace the origins of Sri Lankan Traditional Dance and how it evolved through the provinces within the Country. In bygone days the teaching of traditional dance was entrusted to a Guru. Young boys aspiring to become dancers, would be taken by their parents and placed in the care of a Guru. They would then become part of the Guru’s family and over the course of several years, would receive a complete understanding of traditional dance, its roots, performance, music, costumes and skills necessary to become a Dancer.
In more recent times the role of the Traditional Dance Guru has diminished, initially as a result of the subject being included in the National School curriculum for both boys and girls. However, with the huge growth of the internet and social media, all competing for the time and attention of young people today, traditional dance is under threat like never before.

Script & Directed by : Janaki Hill
Camera, Editor & Colorist : Radika Sandaruwan
Voice : Clifford Richards
Art Director : Malith Gamage
Production Manager : Dasuni Edirisinghe


Cast
Lionel Bentharage
Anura de Silva
Priyantha Anhettigama
Jayampath Surendra
Harindu Basura
Budura Akshan

Supporting Dancers
Kavindu Harshana
Akila Madhubash
Shanuka Gihan
Ruvini Thathsarani
Hansika Madushani
Hasini Nimesha
Anupama Hill
Yasith Randika
Kalani Maheshika
Nethmi Tharaka
Gehan Damsara

Supporting Team
Yeshmika Lakshani
Ujitha Jayasanka
Jalani Oliviya