Akademi - Kopal project

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About Project

Kopal, which means ‘young bud’ or ‘plant’ in Hindi, is an innovative, playful dance project aiming to re-enliven physical creativity in some of London’s poorest-served children and bring primary-aged pupils together. The workshops build a strong sense of community and develop confidence in movement work.

Through South Asian Dance with its strong characteristics of storytelling, rhythm, movement, and gesture, Akademi will take pupils on a journey of exploration, helping to meet physical activity guidelines and curriculum criteria.

Akademi, the UKs leading South Asian dance organisation has been inspiring audiences and changing lives by creating and nurturing excellence in classical, contemporary, popular and participatory South Asian dance since 1979. Below is a preview of Akademi's south Asian dancing.