About Us

The Deanna School of Dancing (DSD) was established in 1980 by Deanna Jayasuriya. She built her own dance school consisting of two studios on par with international standards, with its sprung floors, barres and mirrors. It is a well established and unique school of education and training in ballet, contemporary dance and choreography. 

We offer a safe, friendly and nurturing environment where students enjoy the highest quality training delivered by passionate and skilled dance teachers. The forte of the school is that all teachers who are employed have been students from a young age who later qualified as Royal Academy of Dance (RAD UK) teachers.

The main objective of the school is to prepare students for a career in professional dancing. Our vision is to uphold international standards in dancing and encourage students to acquire a special and highly valued approach to this art. The school has a unique atmosphere that fosters the development of a strong personal identity through learning, self-reflection, research and creative discovery. 

Our Classes

Deanna School of Dancing follows the Royal Academy of Dance (UK) Syllabus and children start dancing from the age of 2½.

The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is the world’s largest dance examining body. The RAD was founded in 1920 with the aim of setting standards for teaching dance around the UK.

Today, the institute has a presence in 85 countries around the world with 36 offices and has over 14,000 worldwide members.

The Deanna School of Dancing has been affiliated with the RAD since 1983 and has had a 100% pass rate since then.

  • Baby ballet (2 ½ – 3 years of age)
  • Pre – Ballet Grade (4 years of age)
  • Pre – Ballet + Grade (5 years of age)

Students in these levels have classes that incorporate different themes which encourages maximum class participation. The curriculum is created to encourage age appropriate and fun physical movement, creativity, musicality and expressions with a gradual understanding of the disciplines of ballet. Students at this level will build on focus and confidence which will prepare them for entry to Pre-Primary.

The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is one of the world’s most influential dance education organisations.

These classes provide an introduction to basic ballet, body anatomy and stage terminology while developing students’ physical skills, stamina, creativity, expression and musicality using a range of sounds and musical styles.

Deanna School of Dancing offers (optional) RAD classical ballet examinations for boys and girls. 

At age 5, students will be introduced to the RAD (UK) syllabus and will participate in the Pre-Primary examination at the age of 6.

The Pre-Primary and Primary ballet class syllabus will focus on developing self-confidence and responsibility as well as developing musical awareness. 

The graded syllabus at these levels provide a broad practical dance education with extensive work on performance skills for the students.

It mainly focuses on pursuing the art of ballet, free movement and character styles. Upon the foundations nurtured in Pre-Primary and Primary in dance, grades 1 – 7 will be providing students with a sequential syllabus that will promote appropriate progressions.

Elegance, grace with strength, flexibility, expression and artistry are taught and students will learn the disciplines of classical, free-movement and character.

The RAD vocational graded level provides students an in-depth study of developing technique, music and performance skills. Pointe work is introduced at this level.

This highly focused and practical training prepares students for a dance career.

Students pursuing graded and vocational graded examinations will be allocated UCAS tariff points which can be used when applying for higher education.

Sandarangi Perera, Head of the Hip Hop Department of The Deanna School of Dancing is a DSD alumna, who for the past two decades has been dedicated to learning and exploring her love for dance. Over these years through practice and experience she has gained extensive knowledge in teaching and currently instructs a number of classes for a range of ages and abilities.     




Meet the Board

Deanna Jayasuriya

Founder - RAD RTS (UK)

Reputed as one of Sri Lanka’s most recognised ballet teachers, Mrs. Jayasuriya launched her own school in London. She taught for 10 years, before returning to Sri Lanka to nurture local dancers by sharing her knowledge and passion for dance.

Natasha Jayasuriya

Principal,
RAD RTS (UK), BA (HONS)

Through years of dedicated learning and practice, Natasha has expanded her plethora of qualifications to range from being a Gold Standard Ballroom and Latin American dancer to being a qualified ballet teacher of the Royal Academy of Dance UK.

Natalie Jayasuriya

Vice Principal
BA (Hons)

Natalie is an established professional dancer having attended two major dance academies: The Elmhurst Ballet School and Pineapple Studios in the UK. Natalie is qualified in Classical Ballet, Modern Dance, Contemporary ,Tap and Spanish Dancing.

Timetable

TIMETABLE 2022
STUDIO 1STUDIO 2
MONGRADE 1 3.00 - 4.00 pmPRE B/PRE B +3.00 - 3.45 pm
GRADE 24.00 - 5.00 pmPRIMARY4.00 - 5.00 pm
GRADE 4A5.00 - 6.30 pmGRADE 5A5.00 - 6.00 pm
INTERMEDIATE6.30 - 7.30 pmZUMBA6.30 - 7.30 pm
TUESGRADE 5B5.00 - 6.00 pmPRE B/PRE B +3.00 - 3.45 pm
GRADE 66.00 - 7.30 pmTODDLER4.00 - 4.45 pm
GRADE 4B5.00 - 6.30pm
WEDGRADE 13.00 - 4.00 pmPRE B/PRE B +3.00 - 3.45 pm
GRADE 3 4.00 - 5.30 pmPRE-PRIMARY4.00 - 5.00 pm
OPEN CLASS 6/ INT/IF5.30 - 6.30 pmGRADE 35.00 - 6.30 pm
THURGRADE 23.00 - 4.00 pmPRE B/PRE B +3.00 - 3.45 pm
GRADE 4C4.00 - 5.30 pmPRIMARY 4.00 - 5.00 pm
OPEN CLASS 75.30 - 6.30 pmGRADE 35.00 - 6.30 pm
ADULT BALLET6.45 - 7.45 pmZUMBA6.45 - 7.45 pm
SATPRE B/PRE B +9.00 - 9.45 amPRE B/PRE B +9.00 - 9.45 am
PRE-PRIMARY10.00 - 11.00 amPRE-PRIMARY10.00 - 11.00 am
PRIMARY11.00 - 12.00 pmPRIMARY11.00 - 12.00 pm
GRADE 112.00 -1.00 pmGRADE 112.00 - 1.00 pm
GRADE 5A2.30 -3.30 pmGRADE 5B2.30 -3.30 pm
GRADE 73.30 -5.00 pm
INT.FOUND5.00 - 6.00 pm

Senior Summer Camp 2021

Some of our senior students were given a great opportunity to be a part of an exciting workshop conducted by guest artistes from Australia, France, Singapore and our very own artistes from Sri Lanka. 

Students had the opportunity to take part, speak and discuss various topics such as stressors being a dancer, storytelling with the use of body, progressive ballet technique, barre work, stage makeup, yoga, meditation, nutrition, contemporary and compiling a production with the artistes.

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The Studio

The school consists of 2 fully equipped studios (1100 sq.ft each) which are spacious with wooden sprung flooring, barres and mirrors, and are available for hire. Each studio can accommodate up to 20-25 students and is located in the heart of Colombo.

Testimonials

I am very happy we found Deanna School of Dancing!

I like the mix of tradition, discipline and the fun! It is just a great atmosphere! And so does my daughter, which is most important. Mia is very happy there, loves her teachers and is always looking forward to her classes and friends.

We really appreciated the fast reaction for the zoom class idea. It helped us in lockdown times a lot. Seeing all the faces made us so happy and positive! Well done!!!

Thank you so much!
Nina Scharpf
Parent
My daughter has been following Natasha’s and Sachiko’s class for the past 2 ½ years. It has been an amazing journey for her, as Amaara has been able to develop a deep passion for ballet and dance has helped her to develop herself.

Deanna’s school of ballet was proactive in conducting online classes which kept the students engaged during lockdown. The week activities scheduled for the little ballerinas such as colouring and the themed activities goes beyond mere dancing / ballet class and focuses on their all-round development.

I would like to say kudos to Natasha and the dedicated team at Deanna’s school of Dancing and looking forward to continuing Amaara’s journey of dancing at Deanna’s.
Dilini Jayaweera
Parent

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Deanna School of Dancing
30/63H, Longden Place,
Colombo 7.
Sri Lanka.

Working hours

Office
Monday - Friday: 9:00-17.30
Saturday - 9:00-12:30

Ballet Shop
Monday - Friday: 9:00-16:45
Saturday - 9:00-12:30

Get in touch!

Email Address: deannaschoolofdancing@gmail.com
Telephone No: +94112504771-2
Mobile No: +94778885534

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