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

NAVADAL 2019

NAVADAL is Akademi’s biennial National South Asian Youth Dance Competition. It is an opportunity for young dancers to be recognised at an early stage in their career.

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Artist Submissions

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

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Akademi Associated

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

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Recent News

Akademi Newsletter: May

Our Akademi at 40 celebrations commence! Find out what’s happening in this historical year. This newsletter also bids goodbye and says hello to old and new members of staff.

Mira Kaushik on India’s Soft Power

In April Akademi’s Artistic Director, Mira Kaushik, wrote an article for India Inc. on India’s soft power.

Akademi newsletter: March

The latest from our world of South Asian dance: we discuss participating in #Dancepassion, Akademi Associated programme, NAVADAL competition and securing funds from the City Bridge Trust and The Linbury Trust for Dance Well.