DS Dance Research
Lab
International platform for Dance & Performative
practices, Research & Innovation
SL & UK
About Us
Welcome to DS Dance Research Lab (DSDRL), an international platform where movement becomes knowledge and dance transcends performance. We are a dynamic bridge connecting Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom, exploring artistic practices across both cultures and beyond. DSDRL is dedicated to fostering innovation in dance and performance, creating a space for rigorous research, critical dialogue, and creative experimentation..
Our Vision
To be a leading global hub that redefines the boundaries of dance and performative
practices through interdisciplinary inquiry, inspiring a deeper understanding of their
impact on society.
Our Mission
We explore the intersection of dance and performative practices through scientific and academic research, critical dialogue, and creative experimentation. Our work spans education, choreography, visual and public art, technology, dance science, dance health and wellness, cultural identity, and emerging trends. We foster interdisciplinary approaches that challenge conventions and inspire new ways of thinking about dance. This lab is for artists, educators, choreographers, and dance practitioners passionate about the evolving landscape of dance and performance. We invite you to join our global conversation, share your ideas, challenge your perspectives, and collaborate across borders to redefine the future of dance and creative practices together, one discovery at a time
Message from Mentor
“Dhanushka has built a considerable expertise in the application of traditional Sri Lankan dance techniques within the context of new forms of public art and research, exploring how creative practice can be both a vehicle for experimentation and a vital tool in our everyday wellbeing. Her sheer passion and dedication are what make her approach so generous, inclusive and inspiring. Her work brings new insights into the field, reinforced by her strong collaborative ethos and unique creative energy. Her new Dance Research Lab SL-UK promises to be a fantastic new resource to establish creative dialogues between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom, fostering new ideas and collaboration opportunities across cultural contexts.”
Reader in Art and Performance
Course Leader MA Public Art & Performative Practices
Deputy Director of CREATURE Research Centre for Creative Arts, Cultures and Engagement
PhD Admissions Tutor – Art
University Teaching Fellow and FHEA
Artist and Director of Elastic Theatre
Senior Curator at Fondazione Marta Czok (Rome/Venice)
Trustee of The Line – London’s Public Art Walk
Senior Advisor on Public Space for City Space Architecture
Member of the British Art Network
Research Associate for Museo dello Spazio Pubblico (Bologna)
The School of Art, Architecture and Design ,London Metropolitan University
Our Projects
Discover our diverse initiatives that blend dance, research, and education. From community based collaborations to academic experiments, our projects reflect the evolving landscape of movement and thought.
Unveiling Soon: A New Chapter in Dance Research
