Budawatta’s passion on committed teaching along with his charismatic manifestation in choreography, escorted him to form a Dance Institute, which resulted the establishment of Budawatta Dance Institute at Tower Hall Theatre Foundation in 1980. Stabilizing their own existence in the arena, Budawatta Dance Institute has now expanded and located in the heart of “Maharagama” (Western Province), hosting more than 2000 students all over Sri Lanka and overseas, specializing in Sri Lankan traditional and contemporary dancing. The institute opens up doors for new styles and creative ideas of experienced dancers to bring up wonders of their abilities. More than merely teaching dance, the training process instills life and learning skills and encourages children to believe in self confidence, to value artistic expression, and to develop a personal standard of excellence.