*NEW | Community workshops at the British Museum, May-July 2025

Saturdays 10 May to 12 July 2025, 2-4pm
Performance 25 July 2025, 7pm (exact time TBC)
British Museum, London

We are delighted to announce a series of South Asian dance workshops that we are going to run for the community partners of The British Museum. These workshops will culminate in a performance by the participants at the museum’s prestigious South Asia Gallery on Friday, July 25th.

Workshop details:

Over the next two months, Akademi will facilitate eight engaging workshops for community members, exploring the movement of Kathak, one of the eight classical dances from India. Led by renowned Kathak artist, Archita Kumar, participants will get the opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty and dynamism of this art form, drawing inspiration from the incredible artifacts within their upcoming exhibition – Ancient India: living traditions. Reaching back more than 2,000 years, this new exhibition explores the origins of Hindu, Jain and Buddhist sacred art in the ancient and powerful nature spirits of India, and the spread of this art beyond the subcontinent.  

Performance details:

The performance on July 25th will showcase the choreography developed by the participants under Archita’s expert guidance. In addition to the group performance, Archita will also present a solo Kathak performance.

• Performance Date: Friday, July 25th
• Location: South Asia Gallery, British Museum
• Time: 7 PM onwards(exact timings to be confirmed – please visit the British Museum website for updates)

About Archita Kumar:

Archita Kumar is a highly acclaimed independent Kathak artist known for her technical virtuosity, expressive storytelling, and captivating stage presence. She is also a successful music composer.