*NEW | Performance at Young V&A’s Story Festival, 25 Jan
Shyam Dattani and Suhani Dhanki perform and lead workshops at this free event for families.
A round-up of the latest at Akademi
Projects, shows, and events
*Artists Announced | Akademi Artist Commissions 2024 in partnership with DanceEast
Five artist commissions exploring new ideas that are bold, relevant, and exciting, and that align with Akademi’s vision and work.
*NEW| V&A and Akademi | The Agra Colonnade : Through a Dance Lens
We are inviting applications to participate in a dance and film project inspired by the Agra Colonnade, to be displayed at the V&A East.
Performances & talk for CW+ at Wellcome Collection, 28 November
Join CW+ charity at Wellcome Collection for an evening of creative and interactive performances, in partnership with Akademi and Pluck.
Akademi & Coventry University | Collaborative doctoral research award in South Asian Dance as a Lens to Investigate Urgent Contemporary Narratives
A partnership with CDaRE at Coventry University. Apply by 13 January 2025 12 noon (UK time).
Job opportunity at Akademi | Trustees
Rolling deadline: Apply as soon as possible
Performances at Greenwich Peninsula Diwali event, 2 November
Rajasthani folk dance and Kathak performances and workshops for family audiences.
Performances at Devonshire Square Diwali Festival, 30 October
Akademi returns to perform at the sixth edition of the Diwali festival in the atmospheric Western Courtyard.
South Asian workshops for Rambert at Colours of Redbridge events
Inclusive dance sessions focussing on strength, balance, coordination, and mental wellbeing, delivered by Archita Kumar.
Performance at Best of India ball, 27 Sep
Jaina Modasia and Tulani Kayani-Skeef present Kathak duo at the ball.
Launch of Prof. Ann R. David’s new book on Ram Gopal, 23 Sep
Our trustee, Prof Ann David releases her book on renowned Indian dance artist, Ram Gopal (1912-2003)..
Dance Well group performs at HCA’s 35th anniversary, 12 Sep
Members from Holborn Community Association join their workshop lead artist Jesal Patel in this performance.
NEWS | Akademi research being presented at IADMS conference, Oct 2024, Italy
Claire Farmer and Dr Ashley McGill will present research outcomes of our programme with SEND schools at IADMS conference in Italy
NEWS | Reach Out and Reveal: Update on new partner schools and artists
Two new partner schools and five new dance artists join the programme as it expands in London.
Performance for KYN Care home Bickley, 22 Aug
Performance and workshop at KYN care home in Bromley, Kent.
Kings College London South Asian Heritage Month celebrations, 19 Aug
An Evening of vibrance, voices, and visions – SAHM celebrations organised by King’s Race Equality Network.
Akademi at Camden Market’s Bollywood Festival, 17 Aug
Finale of South Asian Heritage MOnth celebrations.
Dance and music performances at Arriva Rail London offices, 6 Aug
A part of Arriva’s South Asian Heritage Month celebrations.
