Akademi makes vibrant, fascinating, & meaningful South Asian dance to create deeper connections with each other & our wider world.
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Joined February 2009
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Week 4 of #DanceTogether – what a joy to witness young artist Sameeksha Neda from @Akademi lead today’s workshop! 🌟 A true inspiration, bringing not just talent, but depth, skill, and wisdom beyond her years. The future of dance is in good hands! 💃🏽✨ #DanceInspires @DoMoreRed
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Big thanks to Jas Patel for the amazing session today! 🙏
Your dedication and energy made it unforgettable. Can’t wait for next Wednesday! #DanceTogether #CommunityVibes
@DoMoreRed @RedbridgeLive @Akademi
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There's nothing like the joy of giving back to the community! 🙌
A huge thank you to Jasel Patel of @Akademi for today’s session.Your passion, enthusiasm & positivity lit up the room & brought smiles to all! #CavaliersCoreValue #CommunityFirst #JoyOfGiving
@DoMoreRed @EssexCCB
We’re delighted to share that our Artistic Director, Suba Subramaniam, has been invited to join the judging panel for the One Dance UK Awards 2025
Nominations close 8 October, so if there’s someone whose work deserves to be recognised, now’s the time!
Head to @onedanceuk
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While South Asian dance company @Akademi values traditional performance spaces, it increasingly brings dance into everyday settings, deepening its understanding of what audiences want, says artistic director Subathra Subramaniam.
artsprofessional.co.uk/magaz…
Lovely to be featured in @artsprofessional! Our AD Subathra Subramaniam shares how South Asian dance heals & connects—whether at hospital bedsides or care homes. When a patient hums or mirrors a mudra, it's pure magic. Read more - link in bio. #DanceForAll #ArtsInHealth
Akademi retweeted
ICYMI: While South Asian dance company
@Akademi values traditional performance spaces, it increasingly brings dance into everyday settings, deepening its understanding of what audiences want, says artistic director Subathra Subramaniam artsprofessional.co.uk/magaz…
As a part of @PeopleDancingUK 's Summer Intensive 2025, Suba will be leading an interactive workshop for artists exploring South Asian dance as a tool to address environmental issues inspired by our show, 'Plastic Drastic Fantastic.'
Our brand new showreel just dropped! Check out what we do, from workshops in hospitals to creating a show on climate change.
Big thanks to our artists, partners, participants, funders, crew, & staff – this wouldn't be possible without you.
Editing Justin Jones
Music Shri Sriram
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We're counting down the days until 2 March... 🪩
South Asian dance group @Akademi want to see people from across the nation joining in on Sunday for #LetsDance! 💃🕺
Find out how you can get involved here 👇
lets-dance.org.uk/
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As #COP29 takes place in Azerbaijan we team up with @ACE_national to launch the 2023-24 Environmental Responsibility Report, highlighting bold #CreativeClimateAction of #ACEsupported organisations here in the UK.
Read the full report >> juliesbicycle.com/ace24
ALT A text card that reads how are cultural organisations addressing their environmental responsibilities?
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Thank you Pushkala Akka for such an in depth session on Gita Govinda, Nayikas, responsibility of artists and temple traditions in South and eastern India. Thank you Jules and @Akademi
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Today we've published the Cultural Freelancers Study conducted by @Uni_of_Essex
The aim of this study was for us to develop a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by freelancers across artforms we support
Read the blog ⬇️
artscouncil.org.uk/blog/cult…
#Whatson | Join us for a Diwali extravaganza at
@DevonshireSq!
We are thrilled to be back for the 6th year with a fantastic line up of South Asian classical and folk dance performances.
30 Oct, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
More info - akademi.co.uk/devonshire-squ…
Akademi retweeted
📣 Calling all Yorkshire based dance artists...
We have a wealth of opportunities coming up for artists over the next couple of months including a £3,000 commission available as part of our Dance Partner Projects 2025-26.
Learn more: linktr.ee/yorkshiredancepict…
#DanceArtist
#Opportunity | Akademi seeks new trustees to join our board. Particularly interested in applicants with expertise & lived experiences related to our work around environmental awareness, education, arts in health & more.
Rolling deadline! Apply ASAP at: bit.ly/3U9wee4
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@Akademi are a London-based company making vibrant South Asian dance in a variety of styles, as well as providing wellbeing activities and community outreach. Hear Suba, their Artistic Director, explain why they’re proud to be supporting Nartan Festival again this year
#Akademisupported | Love Indian music & dance? Join @KalaTheArts & the wonderful Pushkala Gopal MBE for a FREE online session on Ragas & Transitions in Geeta Govinda! Register by Oct 24th: [email protected] #IndianCulture
Celebrating Silver Sunday! 💃🕺#throwback to these amazing Dance Well participants sharing why they enjoy dancing. It's inspiring to see how dance can bring joy, health, & community to people of all ages.
#silversunday #southasiandance #dancewell @SilverSundayUK @ace_national
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We are thrilled to present the artist lineup for this year’s Ānartam, as we celebrate 10 years of Nartan Festival!
Join us in an evening filled with captivating South Asian Classical Dance, exploring the theme of love and devotion
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