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.

Hasta in Kathak

#WednesdayWisdom | A blogpost by Ashwini Kalsekar exploring the origins and uniqueness of hasta in Kathak

Mudras in Mohiniattam – Part 2

#WednesdayWisdom – Akademi’s latest blog bringing pearls of wisdom from South Asian dance. This week we share part 2 of our series on mudras in Mohiniattam with dance artist Ranjitha Chowalloor.

Learning and Participation Training Bursaries

Akademi is offering 5 Learning & Participation training bursaries to professionals practicing South Asian Dance in the UK specifically interested in working with older adults and people living with dementia.