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NDP/CHO/B/2026

National Diploma in Choreography

The National Diploma in Choreography is a 18 months programme which opens up a path way for aspiring dancers to learn about the art of choreography or making of dances. The syllabus of the diploma covers many areas including dance, ballet, opera, musical theatre, film, television and fashion shows. The increasing popularity of the above mentioned fields demand dancers with the capacity to conceptualise, choreograph, design and compose dance items and full length dance workouts. The objective of the course is to produce choreographers with the capacity to cater to the high demands of the dance field in Sri Lanka.

50+ inspecting
LKR 139,800
Batch
NDP/CHO/B/2026
Course Duration
18 Months
Contact Number
50+ inspecting
LKR 139,800
Batch
NDP/CHO/B/2026
Course Duration
18 Months
Contact Number

Your Only Way to become a Professional Choreographer

The National Diploma in Choreography is a 18 months programme which opens up a path way for aspiring dancers to learn about the art of choreography or making of dances. The syllabus of the diploma covers many areas including dance, ballet, opera, musical theatre, film, television and fashion shows. The increasing popularity of the above mentioned fields demand dancers with the capacity to conceptualise, choreograph, design and compose dance items and full length dance workouts. The objective of the course is to produce choreographers with the capacity to cater to the high demands of the dance field in Sri Lanka.

 

Entry criteria
G.C.E. Advance Level or G.C.E. Ordinary Level with minimum of 02 years’ experience in a related subject area.

 

For Whom?

Dancers of all Disciplines, Performers, Troop Members, Literary personnel, Dance Teachers, University Dance Students, Film & Television & Radio Personnel, Artists, Sculptors, Musicians and those with experience in any aesthetic subject area.

 

Course Fee
Rs. 139,800.00 (Course fee can be paid in four installments)

 

Resource Panel:
Dr. Ravibandu Vidyapathi – Traditional Dancer, Choreographer, Percussionist & Composer
Mahesh Eranga Umagiliya – Dancer, Choreographer & Designer
Other Resource Persons

 

Contact Person
Ms. Helen Silva 
+94 714 442 298 / +94 112 695 249 (Ext 271)
helen@slf.lk

 

Education Service Unit
General Line: +94 112 695 249 (Ext 241) l +94 112 691 814 (Ext 242)
Hotline: +94 113 071 794
WhatsApp: +94 706 907 482
Fax: 0112 691 028
Email: edu@slf.lk
Address: Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, No 100, Sri Lanka Padanama Mw, Independence Square Colombo 07

Course Medium

English/ Sinhala

Course Content

Theory of Choreography
Oriental Ballet & Dance Drama
Dance Anatomy
Principles in Choreography
Performance & Contemporary Culture
Performance Analysis & techniques
Techniques and improvisation
Contemporary Techniques
Site - Specific Choreography
Choreographic Skills
Choreography for screen (Film & Television )
Directing & Choreography
Concept and theme development Scriptwriting
Creative thinking for Choreography
Research in Production
Music & Choreography
Traditional Art Forms & Modern Choreography
Allied arts ( Architecture / Visual arts / Films / Costume Makeup / Lighting )
Professionalism, ethics
Dance criticism

Coordinators

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Ms.Helen Silva Contact Person