AKADEMI
SOUTH ASIAN DANCE UK

Akademi (formerly known as Academy of Indian Dance) is a pioneering organisation that works to encourage excellence in the practice of South Asian dance in Britain. Founded in 1979, Akademi aims to place South Asian dance as an important force within British art, society and education. It works to bring people in contact with the creativity of South Asian dance as a part of mainstream dance in Britain.

Raising the Profile of South Asian Dance
Akademi produces innovative, large-scale South Asian dance events, and works with imaginative performance venues to allow the widest possible audience for South Asian dance throughout the country. Akademi creates links and partnerships with local, national and international organisations to strengthen support, through lobbying politicians and decision makers on behalf of South Asian dance.

Our Philosophy
Akademi is a cutting-edge, progressive organisation with an international outlook, based in the heart of London and working strategically across the UK. Its work is modern and holistic, informed by the traditions and rich heritage of South Asian dance and driven by the needs of South Asian dance artists in the UK. Akademi strives towards relevance, accessibility and excellence in all its work.

Our Aspirations

• Encouraging excellence in the practice of South Asian dance in the UK
• Establishing South Asian dance as a part of mainstream dance in the UK
• Placing South Asian dance as an important force in the UK's art, society and education
• Increasing the enjoyment and understanding of South Asian dance forms
• Bringing as many people as possible in contact with the creativity of South Asian dance artists
• Ensuring South Asian dance artists are nurtured and recognised for the important contribution they make to today's society

Akademi achieves its aspirations through an energetic programme of innovative projects that nurtures the individual artist, the diversity of South Asian dance forms, and the uses of these forms for the wider benefit of society. It works to create links and partnerships with local, national and international venues and organisations to develop the widest possible support and audiences for South Asian dance.


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