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

Hasta in Manipuri – Part 1

#WednesdayWisdom | Akademi’s latest blog bringing pearls of wisdom from South Asian dance. This week we share part 1 of our series on hasta in Manipuri with dance artist Debanjali Biswas.

Distinct single-handed hasta from the Bharatarnava

#WednesdayWisdom | Artist Suhani Dhanki Mody explores the distinct hasta from this Sanskrit text on ‘Nartana’.

Akademi Seed Commissions for Artists

Akademi is offering five micro-bursaries for developing ideas of creating dance work for unusual settings or contexts.

Highlights

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Recent News

Hasta in Manipuri – Part 1

Hasta in Manipuri – Part 1

Jun 2, 2020

#WednesdayWisdom | Akademi’s latest blog bringing pearls of wisdom from South Asian dance. This week we share part 1 of our series on hasta in Manipuri with dance artist Debanjali Biswas.