About

The person behind the work.

Maneesha Amarasinghe is a professional dancer, choreographer and dance instructor with a passion for artistic expression, creativity and performance excellence.

DisciplinesPerformance, choreography, instruction
Works withMusicians, bands, entertainers, event organisers
BasedColombo & Dubai
AcademyManeesha Amarasinghe Dance Academy

Maneesha mid-phrase under a single light

01 — The person

Through a distinctive style and a professional approach, she delivers engaging choreography and memorable performances for entertainment productions, musical collaborations, special events and private clients.

Maneesha works with musicians, bands, entertainers and event organisers, performing either as a principal dancer or alongside her professionally trained dance team. She also provides personalised dance instruction for individuals and professionals seeking to develop their confidence, movement, coordination and performance skills.

Maneesha Amarasinghe Dance Academy provides professional dance training and choreography in a supportive, disciplined and inspiring environment. Programmes can be tailored for beginners, developing performers and experienced professionals.

Her approach

What a client is actually booking.

Every booking is different. What sits underneath all of them does not change.

01
Professional direction
Every performance and every training programme is designed to complement the client’s objectives, their music, their audience and the occasion.
02
Creative choreography
Original work, written for the song and for the room it will be performed in rather than adapted from something that already existed.
03
A personalised approach
Programmes are tailored to the person taking them — beginners, developing performers and experienced professionals alike.
04
A standard held to
Creativity, confidence, elegance and a high standard of service, on a stage, in a music video or in a private lesson.