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Dilini Seneviratne Announced the Release of Book An Introduction to Kandyan Dance London, United Kingdom, Release:  December 17, 2021.  For immediate release Dilini Seneviratne, British-Sri Lankan Kandyan dance practitioner in the U.K. launches her first book, called An Introduction to Kandyan Dance, written by herself and illustrated by artist Kavisha Rodrigo. It features a number of chapters introducing Sri Lanka and its history to the reader, it’s history and practices as well as terminologies associated with the Kandyan dance. The book also offers a number of creative activities to engage the younger readers. The author, Dilini Seneviratne has been teaching, choreographing, performing and practising Kandyan dance in England for over 10 years. She has performed at various reputable Sri Lankan events and venues under the guidance of Kalashoori Mrs Kumudu Perera and Professor Mudiyanse Dissanayake in the U.K. Her main research area lies in Kandyan dance and its practices beyond Sri ...