Manuja Hughes

While frequently attending dances and performances with her aunts, Manuja began dancing as a child. Her teachers include Myrtle De Almeida, Antonio Fernandez and Naomi Rajaratnam. Currently living in the United Kingdom, Manuja has the privilege of learning under professional Latin American dancers Gunnar Gunnarsson and Marika Doshoris. She has won many local and international dance competitions while performing globally as part of With My Feet. Manuja currently competes in the Pro Am category representing the United Kingdom. In between her fulltime job and professional dance career she is a mother to a very active one-year-old! Manuja’s considers her aunt, Seedevi de Zoysa, a wonderful and compassionate figure to be one of the key influences over her life.

Kushan Seneviratne

Kushan began his career in Latin American Dance in 2002 with Prince Ratnam and in 2004 joined With My Feet by chance as wingman to his longtime friend, Bharatha. Little did they both know, this would be one of the pivotal turning points in their lives! Since then, Kushan has competed in various events and dance competitions both locally and internationally. He currently runs his own business, Bodykave a successful active wear line for discerning fitness enthusiasts. He enjoys staying fit, reading and watching TV in his free time. Kushan looks up to his mother as his role model for her keen work ethic and unwavering dedication.

Bharatha De Silva

The intention to start dancing in order to impress the girls was fast superseded by Bharatha’s love for the craft! He commenced classes under Prince Ratnam and then joined With My Feet in 2004. His first memorable performance was “Celebrations” and following that took part in almost all of With My Feet’s productions. Bharatha has gone on to compete and win dance championships both locally and internationally. He claims he does not have much free time left for extra curricular activities as most of it is filled with many hours of dancing! With all of this, he currently runs his own business. Bharatha is inspired by the legendary Brian Watson and loves to embody his style of dancing.

Kessie Lara

Since the year 2009, Kessie has been learning Ballroom and Latin American dance technique under Kevin Nugera. She started dancing initially to lose weight and it was during that time Kevin spotted her potential. Kessie has won many dance championships since then and has even gone on to become the 2013 National Dance Champion. In addition to this, she has been a part of various stage productions and musicals, while performing in many shows around the country. Absolute Joy is the third show she is working on with Naomi. She loves animals and spends time traveling, researching and trying out new cuisine in her spare time. Kessie’s role model is Naomi Rajaratnam herself, whom she considers a lady of class, sophistication, discipline, honor and most importantly, a motherly figure.

Leakhani Jayasinghe

It was a school concert in grade 1 that sparked the start of Leakhani’s dance journey. She initially taught herself to dance by watching YouTube videos and at 16 began attending Hip-hop classes by Lalith Parakum. Leakhani went on to be featured in Derana’s City of Dance and was recognized as best Soloist Dancer. She has studied Latin American, Kathak, Hip-hop and Kandyan under Kevin Nugera, Moksha Samarasuriya and Anushka Ekanayake, Sathis Hettihanthri and Budhawatha Rangayathanaya respectively. Leakhani has also participated in several international dance festivals in Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand while winning and passing exams in the above. She likes to listen to music in her free time and is inspired by Michael Jackson’s moving, heartfelt performances.

Dylis Dias

Dylis grew up in London, England and at the age of 6, began dancing at her local stage school which focused on tap, modern/jazz and ballet dancing.

After participating in competitions, shows and exams for 16 years, Dylis took a break from this area of dance and soon found another passion when she started ballroom and latin classes. In re-discovering her love for dance, she’s been lucky enough to perform in amateur performances and pro-am competitions, mainly in the UK but also once in Sri Lanka, being part of the ‘With My Feet cast in Resurrection.

Tharupa Senanayake

Tharupa began dancing in 2008 when her parents spotted potential talent in her. Since then, she has studied Bharathanatyam, Hip-hop and Latin American Dancing under Pradeepa Ariyawansha, Nalin Gunaratne and Kevin Nugera respectively. In addition to this, she is learning Traditional Dance at the Kulasiri Buddhawaththe Dance Academy. Tharupa has excelled in every area she has competed in which includes; Gold Medal in the Voice Over Festival of Performing Arts, final top 6 in a reality TV show out of six thousand five hundred applicants, under 16 Solo Gold Medalist in Feel the Beat Dance School Dancesport Championship 2018 and Under 16 Latin Synchronized Gold Medalist at the El Latino Dancesport Championship 2018 to name a few. Tharupa likes listening to music and choreographing to different dance styles in her free time.

Deliya Senanayake

As the youngest star of this production, little Deliya began dancing in the year 2013. Within a short span of time, she completed her first stage in Bharathanatyam under Pradeepa Ariyawansha, has studied Hip-hop under Nalin Gunaratne and is currently learning Latin American Dance under the guidance of Kevin Nugera. To date, Deliya has won a Gold Medal in the Voice Over Festival of Performing Arts, was placed 1st Runner Up in the Under 13 Latin Synchronized Category in the El Latino 2018 and 2019 Dance Championships. In addition to this, she was placed as 2nd Runner Up in the Under 13 Solo Category in the ADC Dancesport Championships 2019. Deliya likes to listen to music, read fairy tales and play with her pets in her free time.