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A few moments from the Bandstand at this year’s
, and shared Kathak with festival audiences, their footwork, expressions and improvisation unfolding across the afternoon.
Joined by on tabla and on flute, the performance grew into a lively exchange between dancers and musicians, and the audience, who also moved along with the artists.

On World Environment Day, we harness the power of story to spark climate action—through Akademi’s productions, school programmes, and community events that connect people, place, and planet.

At Akademi, climate storytelling threads through our work—bringing environmental conversations to life across productions, learning, and community.

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Two months on from our conference, ‘Reach Out and Reveal (ROaR): Exploring the Impact of South Asian Dance in SEND Education’, we find ourselves still reflecting on what was a truly meaningful and inspiring day.
The event brought together practitioners, educators, and organisations to share findings from our three-year research into the impact of South Asian dance in SEND schools led by Claire Farmer and Dr Ashley McGill.

Artist Jane Chan beautifully captured the conference; research findings, keynote insights from Dr Irina Roncaglia, and the powerful impacts and perspectives shared on the day.

Read the full research report on our website, along with a range of useful resources for schools and parents. Link in bio.
We hope these will be of value to you and your practice.