*NEW | Akademi presents Attakalari movement workshop, 23 & 24 Sep
Tue 23 & Wed 24 September 2025, 6:30-9:30 pm
Create & Destroy – Platform East Studios, Hackney, London
Fee – £30 (1 day) / £50 (both days)
Akademi will present an extraordinary opportunity for South Asian dance practitioners across the UK to deepen their artistic practice through a comprehensive two-day movement intensive with the acclaimed Attakalari team from Bengaluru this September.
The workshop will bring together ancient wisdom and contemporary innovation as participants explore the intersection of traditional Indian movement forms with modern artistic expression. This intensive will offer artists a unique chance to expand their movement vocabulary and artistic presence through the masterful guidance of internationally renowned practitioners.
The workshop will be led by:
- Jayachandran Palazhy – Artistic Director of Attakalari, bringing decades of experience in contemporary Indian dance
- Hemabharathy Palani – Rehearsal Director & Senior Dancer, expert in classical and contemporary fusion
- Nithin Kannoth – Kalarippayattu National Champion, master of this ancient martial art form
Participants will experience a rich tapestry of movement disciplines as the sessions weave together Kalarippayattu, Bharatanatyam, and Yoga into a powerful, contemporary movement language. The intensive will begin each day with grounding breathwork and yoga-based stretches, progress through energizing cardio warm-ups, and culminate in guided movement phrases that challenge artists to find the balance between traditional precision and contemporary fluidity.
This workshop will serve as more than just a technical training—it will be a transformative journey that pushes the boundaries of how South Asian movement traditions can speak to contemporary audiences while honoring their profound cultural roots.
The workshop will take place at Create Destroy’s Platform Studios in Hackney, with sessions running from 6:30-9:30pm on both days.
Early bird pricing will be available for the first five bookings, offering a 10% discount on both single-day and two-day passes.