About me: Akademi is a cutting-edge, progressive organisation with an international outlook, based in the heart of London. It works to enhance the practice, understanding and appreciation of South Asian dance across the UK within a contemporary artistic, social and educational context.
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.
A pioneer in its field, Akademi is known for its achievements in training, education and community work.
It strives towards relevance, accessibility and excellence in all its initiatives, realising these aspirations through an energetic and varied programme of innovative projects that nurture the individual artist and encourage the diversity of South Asian dance forms.
Akademi's "Bells", performed at the Trafalgar Square Festival 2007, part of India Now. Choreographed by Urja Desai Thakore and Amina Khayyam.
I'm so glad that we are not "friends", thank you! The video above of Akademi's "Bells" is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. Are you among the dancers? Stunning!
