Artist Development
Akademi presents a year-round programme of development opportunities for dance artists. We mentor, advise, commission and showcase. Akademi is supporting the next generation of highly talented, classically-trained dancers to build sustainable professional careers. We respond to artists’ needs and expand horizons.
Recent News
Akademi Partners with Bonnie Bird Choreography Fund
Akademi and the Bonnie Bird Choreography Fund support two emerging choreographers through the Marion North Mentoring Awards.
Winners of NAVADAL 2017 announced
NAVADAL, meaning ‘new shoots’, is Akademi’s National South Asian Youth Dance Competition – an opportunity to see exciting new work from the rising stars of South Asian dance.
Meet the artists
Meet the Artists | Elena Catalano and Kamala Devam
In April 2018 Akademi’s DAKSHINA packed a punch with performances from two leading classical Indian dancers in the UK, Kamala Devam and Elena Catalano, accompanied by live musicians.
Meet the Artist | Parbati Chaudhury
“I know that I can always turn to Akademi for anything related to my dance career and that I will receive honest, comprehensive guidance”