Podcasts
Dance Connect: Sri Lanka & UK
Welcome to the DS Dance Research Lab Podcast, Dance Connect: Sri Lanka & UK, where we bridge cultures and creative practices between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom. Hosted by Dhanushka Seneviratne—dance practitioner, scholar, and researcher this podcast is a space for critical and creative conversations in the dance world.
DSDRL is an independent, international lab dedicated to dance and performance innovation. We foster artistic projects, interdisciplinary research, and cross cultural collaborations between Sri Lanka and the UK.
Each episode welcomes artists, educators, choreographers, and researchers to share ideas and challenge perspectives on topics including:
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Dance Education & Personal Development
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Choreography & Visual Arts
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Public Performances & Technology
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Wellness & Dance Science
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Cultural Identity & Community Building
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Emerging Trends & Research
From Asia to Europe, we share insights to educate, inspire, and empower the global dance community.
Join the conversation. Expand your perspective. Redefine the future of dance one episode at a time.
Moving Publics – Episode 1: What Moves Us?
In our very first episode of Dance Connect, host Dhanushka Seneviratne is joined by Dr.Jacek Ludwig Scarso, artist, curator, and researcher. Together, they explore the meaning of public art in today’s world and how dance and performance intersect with the spaces we live in. From the role of art in communities to the power of creative practice in shaping identity and dialogue, this conversation opens up new ways of thinking about what truly moves us—both physically and culturally.
Upcoming Podcasts
Reframing the Stage – Rethinking Dance Professionalism in Sri Lanka EP-01
In this inaugural episode, host Dhanushka Seneviratne is joined by Dr.Ravibhandu Vidhyapathi, one of the most esteemed Multidisciplinary artists in Sri Lanka. In Reframing the Stage: Conversations on Dance, Pedagogy, and Progress. This episode explores the evolving landscape of the Sri Lankan dance industry in a rapidly changing world. What does it mean to be a “professional” dancer today? How do we define and measure dance professionalism within Sri Lanka’s unique cultural and artistic context? We delve into the critical role of dance research, the urgent need to rethink traditional dance curricula, and why emerging dancers must be given platforms to grow, innovate, and lead. This conversation invites educators, artists, and students to reflect on the future of dance as both an art form and a profession
Defining the Dance Professional EP-02
In this powerful second episode of Reframing the Stage: Conversations on Dance, Pedagogy, and Progress, host Dhanushka Seneviratne sits down with the remarkable Sri Lankan dance artist Miss Thaje Dias, a dedicated practitioner who has devoted her life to the art of dance. Together, they explore what it truly means to be a professional dancer in Sri Lanka today. From personal identity and artistic style to mental and physical wellbeing, they dive into the realities of sustaining a dance career. The episode also reflects on foundational techniques and discusses the challenges and opportunities within the Sri Lankan dance industry. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or performer, this conversation offers insight, inspiration, and a call to action for the future of dance.
