Publications

Books

  • "Kolam Nataka Vimasuma"        2006               
  • "Devol Deva Sankalpaya saha Samajaya"   2007
  • Kathakali    (The Dance Theatre)       2009
  • Oprah,Ballet,Geetha Natya Mudra Natya  2010

 Editing of Journals

  • Editor, "Puppetry Theatre" special journal published by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs                                                            2005
  • Member of the editing Panel, Oriental Ballet in Sri Lanka. A special journal published by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs                  2001
  • Co-editor of "SANKA" A special journal issued for the National Drumming Festival published by the Department of Cultural Affairs 2004

 

Articles

  • The Kandyan costume ensemble : An analysis of its evolution and present usage. Samajja Sanhitha - 4 - April 2000 Page. 230 - 242
  • Various Legends in relation to the Ritual  of Sanniyakuma "Sanniyakuma or Ritual of Eighteen Demons" Published by S. Godage & Brothers  Page. 365 - 372
  • Is it possible for Western Ballet to be considered an equivalent to Oriental Ballet.  "Sanka" - 2002   Published by the Department of Cultural Affairs Page. 86 - 92
  • The worshipping of the god of Katharagama in the ritual of the Low - country Dance form. "Kala", published by the Department of Cultural Affairs 2008 - Page. 1 - 10The present and Future state of the Arts of Puppetry. Special Journal published by the Department of  Cultural Affairs           Page. 119 - 128
  • Oriental Folk Drama & Modern Stage Drama. "Samajja Sanhitha - 2007 Page. 177 - 191
  • Chithrasena's symbol of the Oriental Ballet form in Sri Lanka. Special Journal published by the Department of Cultural Affairs 2007
  • God of Devol and its Rituals, Lalithakala sara Sangrahaya. published by Fine Arts Educationist Union of the Institute of Aesthetic studies 2002 page 210-227

Contribution to University Activities

  • Senior Lecturer (17 years of experience in teaching)
  • Secretary - Research & Performing Committee
  • Chief Organizer - Research & Performing Committee
  • Student Counselor
  • Senior Student Counselor 
  • President - University Sports Advisory Board
  • Senior Treasurer - Student Council
  • Member - Curriculum Development Programme
  • President - Federation of the Institute of Aesthetic Studies Teachers' Association
  • President - Federation of the University Teachers' Association
  • Member - Board of Studies, Faculty of  Dance & Drama
  • Member - Building Progress Committee
  • Member - Board of Management
  • Senate Nominee to the University council, 2005 onwards
  • Director - Career Guidance Unit
  • Member - U.G.C. Standing Committee
  • Chief Organizer & Advisor - "Bhavoddepana Sankalana" the students' skill Development Programme
  • Member - Higher Degree Committee of  the Faculty of Dance & Drama
  • Member - Library  Committee
  • Coordinator - IRQUE  Project
  • Member - Student Disciplinary Committee
  • In charge of the C. de S. Kulathilake Centre for Research Information

 Employment History

Dean - Faculty of Dance & Drama,
University of the Visual &  Performing Arts    
2008 onwards

Acting Dean - Faculty of Dance & Drama
University of the Visual &  Performing Arts   
2008

Head of the Department - Department of Drama, Oriental Ballet & Modern Dance
Faculty of Dance & Drama
2008

Course Coordinator - Kohuwala Premises,
Faculty of Dance & Drama     2004

Senior Lecturer(Grade II) 
Institute of Aesthetic Studies, University of Kelaniya

Senior Lecturer (Grade I)
University of the Visual &  Performing Arts
1992 onwards