About Us

The 15 years of excellence that aalaap studios has achieved in education of music and dance  has contributed towards the development of a strong, affordable yet quality performing arts  teaching set-up called The performers. This website is designed to assist you in learning more about our academy and the wonderful but unique educational,cultural programs that we offer.
 
We are proud to develop up-to-date educational services as support for teachers on their creative works, continuous professional development,and  cultural programs that enrich the educational experience of our students. One of the most significant assets of The Edu We inculcate a sense of independence in our students which helps them grow as independent, confident individuals, ready to take on the evolving challenges and ever changing demands of the 21st century.
 
We form relationships based on mutual trust and respect with our parents as well as Network Associates. we genuinely care about all our stakeholders i.e. the students, teachers, parents and the community at large. 

Dr. Anjali Mishra - Event Coordinator

Anjali Mishra is the first Indian senior lecturer and Head of Department in the Dept .of Indian & Asian Dance ,University of Visual & Performing Arts in Sri Lanka and also She is the first Indian to receive a grant from the Sri Lankan Govt. to pursue a Ph.D.(B.H.U.India) in ‘Critical Analysis of Indian Classical Dance and Sri Lankan Dance’ 2010. She has been performing and instructing students from many years(2005-Present) at the University of Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka.
Dr. Anjali Mishra had a keen interest and passion for dance since the beginning, which was encouraged by her parents. She was trained in Kathak by the great Guru Pt. Barman Lal who was one of the best dancers in the Raigarh Court. Also, she could further thorough her strengths in dancing by a few other doyens in the field . She has obtained her B.A. and Masters degree from I.K.S.University Khairagarh INDIA.
From 2002 to date she has been involved with many national and international Universities and institutes as a lecturer, and as a resource person in seminars and conferences so far, she developed her efforts in teaching, choreographing and staging solo, group and dance drama performances for her students. In 2007, she became a permanent lecturer in the Department of Indian and Asian Dance and is the first Indian to hold the post of Head of Department in 2014. She has been Facilitated by Srilanka India foundation Grant 2014,and China Management training Grant By Republic of China in 2017 also Seminar Grants From U.G.C.Sri Lanka.
Anjali is a firm believer in the perfection of basic techniques and strong foundations. Using the teachings of her renowned Gurus and her experience of performing on the international stage, she added her flavor to each item she taught and performed. Staying true to the basics, She remains open to novel ideas and innovation, choreographing expressions and movements to some truly unique pieces.
Anjali as a teacher installs respect and appreciation in her students for the art form while nurturing their individual style. She was the first to organize an international dance festival, bringing together all the dance forms on one stage in 2017. More than 30 International Events (Dance and Music Festivals) conducted by her.
Apart from Various creative activities, her contribution has also been in Public Speaking ,Story Writing, Poetry, Spiritual Healing,Counseling and Tarot Card Reading .She has obtained an Honored Doctorate in Social Works, 2023 and Honored D.Litt in the Education Field From hesseen University ,Germany 2024 . She is pursuing her new research work on Dance/ Movement Therapy.

Nimantha Heshan - Director

Welcome to the Aalaap Studios Pvt Ltd! We are a rigorous, professional academy of Music and dance in Colombo.
It gives me great pleasure to introduce our new website.

This website will not only be a way for our country and indeed, the world, to see what aalaap studios is all about, but will also be an avenue for the entire artists community, pupils, teachers, parents and alumni to see themselves.

On it you will find views and impressions of our vibrant academy life and activities. You will read and take part in the development of the future as we continue to shape artists,choreographer,teachers of tomorrow. You may also get a feel of how we foster the highest levels of academic achievement.

We will offer classes,workshops,seminars and cultural tours as well as provide news and information. On behalf of the shareholders and Directors of the School, I urge all to take part as much as possible in the building of this Aalaap Studios Pvt Ltd.