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Akademi makes vibrant, fascinating, and meaningful South Asian dance to create deeper connections with each other and our wider world.

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A look back over the 4 years of curating the Diwali programme for @royalmuseumsgreenwich
It’s been a privilege to platform so many talented performers, musicians, DJ’s and artists over the years and to showcase them in a national museum.

Looking forward to showcasing even more performances this year.

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#diwaliinlondon #britishasian #royalmusuemsgreenwich

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The magic of a show isn’t just what happens on stage, it’s the people, the movement and the connection with the audience.

But what do the performers love most about Plastic Drastic Fantastic?

We asked the cast. They answered!

Watch to find out what the love most about the show, and then come experience it for yourself!

Ticket link is in the bio!

#wacarts #plasticdrasticfantastic #akademi #childrenstheatre #familyshow

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I had a great opportunity today. Met with and chatted about so many things with @qaisarofficial at @radiosangam
The best hosts are the ones that let you speak, respond, and participate actively while giving you the space to be yourself. Our conversation started off with pyar kiya to darna kiya song and moved into my childhood, socially engaged work, finding my second home @lawrencebatleytheatre , of course #1000papercuts , and promoting the upcoming plastic drastic fantastic show by @akademidance on Oct 28 at LBT at 2 pm.

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Why should you come watch Plastic Drastic Fantastic?

We asked the dancers and their answers say it all!

A vibrant, playful and thought-provoking dance theatre show exploring our complicated relationship with plastic, for young people and their families.

Come discover the fantastic, drastic and everything in between!

Ticket link in our bio.

#wacarts #plasticdrasticfantastic #akademi #childrenstheatre #familyshow

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Plastic: friend or foe? ♻️

Produced by Akademi (@akademidance), Plastic Drastic Fantastic is a dance theatre work for children and their families, exploring our complicated relationship with plastic: the possibilities it offers, and the damage it can cause to the environment.

The show draws on South Asian dance, using movement, gesture and play to explore both the dangers and the beauty of plastics.

📍 Wac Arts, Main Hall, London (@wacarts)
📅 22 Oct 2026
⏰ 5pm
🎟️ £10 | Link in bio

Featuring dancers @snehasaboodana @meghnalnr @kavya.ir

Follow @alive.london for a curated guide to South Asian arts and culture in London.

#alivelondon #southasiandance #familytheatre

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Can you hear where it lands on Sam? Practice 3x with me 👇

Tihai
Ga Dhi -
Ti Ta Gda Ha Ga Dhi Ga Na Dha
ति ता गदा ह ग धि ग ना धा
9x3 = lands on Sam

#Tihai #JaipurGharana #KathakUK #leicesteruk #AbbeyparkLeicester

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🍂 Autumn Term Enrolment is still Open! 🍂

Ready to learn something new this autumn? Whether you’re taking your first steps in Kathak, exploring Indian Classical Singing, developing your Tabla skills, or enjoying the energy of Classical Bollywood, we have a class for you.

✨ Our autumn timetable includes:

🩰 Kathak (Beginners) in Birmingham
🎶 Indian Classical Singing in Birmingham & online
🥁 Tabla in Birmingham & onlin
💃 Classical Bollywood (Online)
📍 Kathak in Newcastle

With classes available both in person and online, there’s never been a better time to join our welcoming community.

📅 Classes begin from 12 September.

📩 Get in touch to enrol at info@ssco.org.uk or visit our website to find out more.

We can’t wait to welcome you this term!

#Kathak #IndianDance #IndianClassicalDance #KathakDance #IndianMusic

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This week we’ve been in Barnsley at #CHWAConference2026, the Culture, Health & Wellbeing Alliance’s “Common Ground” conference.

Our Managing Director Yvonne loved catching up with Kirsten, Joint CEO of @akademidance , and meeting fellow founder @ameenahacid , a Women in Innovation award winner whose social enterprise, @planetfriendlypaint , turns waste make-up into watercolour paints!

One line from @profkevinfenton ‘s keynote has stayed with us: “Creative health, like any other health programme, does not operate on a one-year cycle.”

Thank you to @artbyfudgee for an inspiring opening talk, Professor Helen Chatterjee for chairing a thought-provoking panel on the edges of creative health, Odeth Richardson for making the case for creativity in occupational therapy, Ink Asher-Hemp for a powerful performance, Kweku Sackey @kogmusicuk and Cast Doncaster for a brilliant drumming workshop, and everyone else who shared their work. Thanks too to @aceagrams for supporting the conference.

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🌍 Plastic Drastic Fantastic is a dance theatre work for children and their families, exploring our complex relationship with plastic.

Created with children and young people at the heart of the research, and developed in consultation with material scientists at UCL.

22nd October - 5pm
Book tickets using the link in our bio

#thingstodolondon #childrenstheatre #londonevents #youththeatre #plasticpollution

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✨ SANGAM 2026 ✨

Join Sonia Sabri Company for an evening celebrating the richness of South Asian dance and music.

The first half features talented Kathak and Indian music students of Sonia Sabri MBE and Sarvar Sabri, followed by an evening of Sufi, Punjabi and Ghazal music with Gulfam Sabri, accompanied by Tabla Maestro Sarvar Sabri. 🎶

📅 Sat 28 Nov | 7pm at @mac_birmingham
🎟️ £13.95 | Concessions £11.95

Come celebrate with us! 💫

#Sangam2026 #SoniaSabriCompany #Kathak #SouthAsianMusic #southasiandance

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Is plastic fantastic… or drastic?

The performers have been thinking about the many sides of plastic, from the amazing things it can do to the impact it can have on the planet.

But what do you think? 🤔

Come explore the question with us in Plastic Drastic Fantastic, a vibrant and playful dance theatre show for children and their families, blending Bharatanatyam, South Asian dance, movement and play.

Grab your tickets via the link in the bio and we’ll see you here at Wac Arts on the 22nd October.

#wacarts #akademi #plasticdrasticfantastic #londonevents #childrenstheatre

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Can three words describe the new show Plastic Drastic Fantastic? The performers gave it a go!

Come watch Plastic Drastic Fantastic on the 22nd October here at Wac Arts and see if they got the three words right.

A vibrant, playful dance theatre adventure for children and their families, exploring our curious relationship with plastic, asking is it friend or foe? Helpful or harmful? Remarkable or rubbish?

Book tickets via the link in the bio.

#wacarts #akademi #plasticdrasticfantastic #londonevents #childrenstheatre

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