Chandana Wickramasinghe
Sri Lankan Dance Icon • Choreographer • Artistic Director • Educator • Concept Developer • Cultural Ambassador
A master of Sri Lankan heritage, Chandana Wickramasinghe bridges the gap between ancient tradition and global performance excellence. Chandana has shaped the landscape of Sri Lankan dance through performance, choreography, education, and cultural diplomacy.
His work captivates audiences worldwide, while mentoring generations of dancers and redefining the possibilities of Sri Lankan performing arts.
35+
Years of Artistic Excellence
79+
Nations
Toured
10,000+
Students Trained
100+
Professional Dancers Mentored
Mayura Sandeshaya
A celebrated ballet blending traditional Kandyan dance with contemporary movement, inspired by the peacock. Staged as a mega-production featuring 225 dancers.
Noir Queen Kuweni
A large-scale, 155-dancer contemporary historical ballet inspired by Kuweni, reimagining the origin myth of Sri Lanka through a dark, cinematic lens of power, betrayal, and psychological fracture. The production presents the “mind of Kuweni” as a shifting emotional landscape where memory, myth, and identity collide, transforming her story into a visceral exploration of a woman at the center of a collapsing world order.
Flames of Faith
is a large-scale dance-theatre production that portrays the life and spiritual journey of St. Lawrence through powerful storytelling and movement. Featuring 450 dancers, the work combines dramatic choreography, music, and visual spectacle to explore themes of faith, sacrifice, and devotion.
Signature Productions
The Story of Seetha
A dance-theatre production reimagining the epic through Seetha's journey, blending Bharatanatyam and Kathakali with Kandyan traditions.
Kanya
A vibrant concert production that brings together Sri Lanka’s rich folk dance traditions, fusion choreography, percussion drumming, and traditional songs in one spectacular performance.
Drums & Dance
A dynamic rhythmic spectacle celebrating the relationship between Kandyan drumming and the elegance of traditional dance.
Salamba
A vibrant dance concert presented by the Chandana Wickramasinghe Dancers Guild, showcasing the versatility and talent of its performers. The production features a dynamic blend of Kandyan dance, Nava Nrithya, freestyle choreography, and traditional drumming.
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Highlights
A Defining Global Moment: The Isha Ambani Wedding (2018)
Featured as a lead Sri Lankan choreographer and performer at one of the world’s most talked-about celebrations, showcasing Sri Lankan dance on a global luxury stage.
International Theatre Performances
Appearances at world-renowned venues including Sadler’s Wells Theatre (London), Key Theatre, and the Bolshoi Theatre (Belarus), bringing Sri Lankan dance to iconic global stages.
Judge & Lead Choreographer – Derana Little Star
Television tenure of approximately 12 seasons, shaping the next generation of young performers as a beloved judge and creative mentor.
30+ Major National & International Awards
Honoured with over 30 prestigious awards recognizing excellence in choreography, performance, and cultural ambassadorship for Sri Lankan dance.
Global Performances
LONDON, UK
LOS ANGELES, USA
Berlin, Germany
MILAN, ITALY
AVILES, SPAIN
TAIPE, TAIWAN
MINSK, BELARUS
almaty, kazakhastan
New Delhi, India
Paris, France
Tokyo, Japan
Sydney, Australia
Moscow, Russia
Beijing, China
BANGKOK, THAILAND
+ 70 countries
DUBAI, UAE
doha, qatar
male, maldives
lahore, pakistan
kuala lumpur, malaysia
singapore
manama, bahrain
dubai, uae
amman, jordan
muscat. oman
tel-a-viv, israel
moldova
cyprus
kuwait
melbourne, australia
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Elevate your festival, theatrical production, or global cultural event with the visionary choreography and physical mastery of Chandana Wickramasinghe.