The beating heart of South Asian dance in the UK

Celebrating 40 years in 2019.

We Perform

We create extraordinary dance performances for audiences across the UK and beyond.

We Develop

We nurture the UK’s next generation of South Asian dancers and choreographers.

We Inspire

We inspire, educate and engage people of all ages through pioneering participatory work.

Current Projects

Akademi Heritage Project

Unerathing and celebrating Akademi’s vital contribution in establishing the dynamic South Asian Dance sector that exists in the UK today.

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Akademi at 40

Akademi is marking its 40th anniversary with an ambitious, artist led, year-long programme of celebratory events.

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Akademi Associated

London based events celebrating the breadth and richness of South Asian dance in the UK.

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Reach Out and Reveal

A pioneering new initiative placing South Asian dancers at schools for young people with Special Educational Needs.

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Dance Well

A three-year project helping older adults to become more active through participating in South Asian dance.

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Recent News

A deep dive into benefits of South Asian Dance in Education and Community settings

Heritage Project volunteer, Rebecca Price, explores some of our Learning & Participation projects where Akademi used South Asian dance to bring communities together and improve the health and wellbeing of different groups.

Akademi Newsletter | September 2020

Get the latest news and update from Akademi – working under lockdown, artist blogs, upcoming opportunities and more.

Working in Lockdown

We asked our Learning and Participation artists to reflect on their experiences of working differently during lockdown and their blog posts give a fascinating insight into their approaches.

Highlights

Akademi is here to support you during these challenging times.

COVID-19 Support

Unearthing and celebrating Akademi’s vital contribution in establishing the dynamic South Asian dance sector that exists in the UK today.

Akademi Heritage Project

A three-year project helping older adults to become more active through participating in South Asian dance.

Dance Well

Reach Out and Reveal

Recent News

A deep dive into benefits of South Asian Dance in Education and Community settings

A deep dive into benefits of South Asian Dance in Education and Community settings

Sep 25, 2020

Heritage Project volunteer, Rebecca Price, explores some of our Learning & Participation projects where Akademi used South Asian dance to bring communities together and improve the health and wellbeing of different groups.