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.

Akademi at 40

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

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In conversation with Tara Rajkumar OAM

An intimate evening with Akademi’s visionary founder and celebrated Mohiniattam artist, Tara Rajkumar OAM, who visits London from Australia to attend Akademi’s 40th anniversary celebrations.

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RUMINATION

A unique evening of performance, film and dialogue, in celebration of Akademi’s 40th anniversary.

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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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Recent News

Akademi at 40 | People that shaped Akademi

Akademi have released lists of key people who have helped shape Akademi in various capacities over the last 40 years: artists, trustees, staff, production and creative team members and partners.

Akademi at 40 | 40 under 40

To mark the occasion its 40th anniversary, Akademi have released a list of 40 under 40 South Asian dance artists to look out for.

Opportunities at Akademi | Open audition for SEN production

Akademi seeks dancers to participate in a Stage 1 R&D project for Special Educational Needs production.

Akademi at 40

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

Akademi at 40

Young British Asian artists take over Rich Mix in a two-day British Asian cross-arts festival.

BROWN TANGLE

Powerful, ambitious and original work from early career South Asian choreographers.

SPARKPLUGS

Current Projects

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

Dance Well

Reach Out and Reveal

Art can have a powerful impact on health and wellbeing. Akademi works with hospitals to provide performances and workshops.

Hospital Programme

Recent News

Akademi at 40 | People that shaped Akademi

Akademi at 40 | People that shaped Akademi

Oct 18, 2019

Akademi have released lists of key people who have helped shape Akademi in various capacities over the last 40 years: artists, trustees, staff, production and creative team members and partners.