Let There Be Dance : Reviewed

Nov 05 2015.

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Veteran Kanthi Ranchigoda’s bi-annual production had a successful weekend at the Lionel Wendt, drawing in dance enthusiasts of all ages. 
 
The evening consisted of a delightful and well balanced line-up of dance genres and numbers, ensuring that the audience never got bored. The visually appealing backdrop, lighting and vibrant costumes came together in supplementing the high quality production. 
 
 
 
Dancers from Kanthi’s dance studio - Dance Works Centre - performed to popular numbers like “New York New York”, “Cats” and even did the famous Cancan dance. It was heartening to see dancers of all ages given a chance to shine with an equal number of performances and stage time. The youngest dancers of the lot seemed especially popular and added an adorability quotient to the show, as the audience oohed, aahed and erupted into enthusiastic applause at the end of their performance. 
 
 
 
A few performances could have been better - the hip hop numbers especially lacked attitude. There were also a few minor issues with synchronization. Nevertheless, there definitely was dance - coupled with plenty of talent and entertainment. 
 
 
 
 
We caught up with the audience about their views on the show. Here’s what they had to say: 
 
Kshemail 
 
 
It was a wonderful show. I really liked it. 
 
Shamila 
 
 
It was lovely. 
 
Minali 
 
 
It was great. I liked it. 
 
Bernie 
 
 
I enjoyed the show very much. 
 
Kavinda 
 
 
Absolutely lovely. One of the best dance shows. 
 
Shenali 
 
 
It was brilliant. Enjoyed every single number.Especially the hip hop and ballet. 
 
Nadishka and Tharushi 
 
 
It was really good. Really enjoyed it. 
 
Yohaani 
 
 
It was a nice show. Really enjoyed it. Costumes were very very nice. Lots of creativity. 
 
Elaine 
 
 
It was excellent. 
 
Manel 
 
 
Kanthi's shows have always been very good. 
 
Asanga 
 
 
It's been a great experience. Was exciting and amazing. 
 
Thrishakya 
 
 
It was an awesome show. My friend was in it so I came to support her. There are not many concerts like this. Hope there will be more in the future. 
 
By Rihaab Mowlana 
Photographs by Waruna Wanniarachchi


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