Saliya Ilankoon - Choreographer/dancer:

Saliya Ilankoon is a Sri Lankan Professional Dancer, who began his vibrant artistic career with mastering traditional Sri Lankan dance and drums, and then completed his BFA (Dance and Drama Special) from University of The Visual and Performing Arts in Sri Lanka. He also obtained Visharad (Bharatanatyam) from Bhatkande Sangit Vidyapit, Lucknow, India. Saliya then expanded his horizons over international stage as a Professional Dancer and a Drummer in the world renowned Channa-Upuli Performing Art Foundation, performing over 15 countries. Recently Saliya moved to US and currently he is the Director of the SalaRῡ - Sri Lankan Cultural Academy, Houston, Texas.