Defying gravity

By Cheranka Mendis

It’s 11:30 a.m. and we are standing at the entrance of the Park Street Mews Warehouse. Twenty Sri Lankan boys, in baggy-t-shirts, bright coloured pants, Converse sneakers and sweatbands, all gather around in a corner despite the heat intently watching the tall Italian gliding around the dance floor, balancing himself on one hand.