New members have been appointed to the sub-panels of the Arts Council of Sri Lanka. The information will be updated soon. (2025-01-31)

State Dance and Ballet Advisory Board is established for the purpose of advising and assisting the Arts council on the general advancement of the dance and to support a vibrant community of choreographers and dancers, dance groups and organizations so that the public can experience the highest standard of dance in Sri Lanka. Dance plays a key part in contemporary culture; it covers a wide range of aesthetics and styles and takes place in a wide range of settings.

Arts council and Dance panel promote development and networking opportunities and work closely with artists and organizations to develop new ways of presenting dance, and to widen the understanding and appreciation of the many and varied kinds of dance, influenced by the social and multi cultural richness of Sri Lankan society, and other art forms.

Many programmes are held annually in association with these sectors

• National Dance Festival
• Commemoration of World Dance Day.
• National Ballet Festival
• Commemoration of World Puppetry Day.
• National Drumming Festival.
• Studies, conferences and workshops on Folk Drama, Rural Drama and Masks Art.
• Programmes for reconstitution of Sokery, Kolam and Folk Drama.
• Appreciation of service of eminent persons who  rendered their service to Dance, Puppetry and Ballet and granting awards to them.
• Holding workshops on dance associated with estate culture and folk drama.