NEWS: Polka Theatre announce their PolkaLAB Artists for 19/20 including Two Tonne, Sadhana Dance & Nikki Charlesworth who will all make new work for children. polkatheatre.com/polkalab-artis…

Thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund from the #NationalLottery, we are marketing Mental Health Awareness Month in October with two very special events from Sadhana Dance and Teatro Do Mar. Check out our website to find out more. bit.ly/2IJOpEj

Good morning. Here is a murmuration of knots or sandpipers

Akademi are pleased to announce the new leadership team of joint Chief Executive Officers. Subathra Subramaniam will step into the role of Artistic Director, and Kirsten Burrows takes up the role of Executive Director. Arts Council England. Read on: akademi.co.uk/leadership-tea…

Arts Council England Subathra Subramaniam has been artistic director of two South Asian dance companies in the UK, Angika and Sadhana Dance. As a Bharatanatyam dancer and qualified science teacher she has worked at the intersection of dance, culture and science.

Kirsten Burrows has over ten years’ senior management experience including Candoco Dance Co, Sadler's Wells and China Plate. She was previously a producer for Dante or Die, Kayd’s Somali Arts Festival and Context Theatre’s Festival of Art from Pakistan.

An artist at work.

Great to hear that one of our #PolkaLAB Artists Sadhana Dance has been appointed the new Artistic Director of Akademi - Big Congratulations Suba!!!! 🥳🥳🥳

WHAT'S ON: Sadhana Dance | Unkindest Cut 23 - 26 Oct | BellSquareLDN Interweaving classical Indian dance, spoken word and film with an interactive light and sound installation the work responds to the complex issues around young people and mental health. buff.ly/2JoaC9F

Until Saturday see Unkindest Cut by Sadhana Dance in BellSquareLDN, interweaving classical Indian dance, spoken word, film & an interactive light & sound installation, looking at young people & mental health. 1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm & 6pm daily ow.ly/cPTA50wR31Y

Interested in young people's mental health? Get down to Bell Square any time between today and Saturday (11.30am-6.30pm) to see UNKINDEST CUT: a free installation and dance performances inside a shipping container, developed with NHS Maudsley Adolescent Mental Health Services

This by asdf is absolutely wonderful and on the Sounds app, for your self-isolating listening pleasure

Today, we welcome two powerhouses of the dance sector to share their artistic journeys, Bharatanatyam and creative dance artists Mayuri Boonham at 6 pm & Subathra Subramaniam at 6.40 pm on Manch UK Fb Live bit.ly/2yEhJYO ATMA Dance Akademi pulseconnects Sadhana Dance

Joining asdf for our Climate Change event is Heather Ackroyd of Ackroyd & Harvey. Internationally acclaimed for works that intersect art, activism, architecture, biology, ecology & history, and for co-founding the organisation Culture Declares Emergency! 🌱 bit.ly/3jcPapN

David Buckland, founder of Cape Farewell, is joining asdf for our Climate Change evening & will be premiering the incredible documentary 'Burning Ice Redux'! As this is a longer event, guests are free to dip in and out when needed. Sat 23rd 4-8:30pm! bit.ly/3jcPapN

Just 2 days to go until our Climate Change event on Saturday! 🌍 Dr Ella Gilbert will be talking with asdf about her research into polar atmospheres & the effect aviation has on our climate. ⏰ 4pm - 8.30pm. Book your tickets NOW to secure a seat!! bit.ly/3jcPapN

PLASTIC DRASTIC FANTASTIC - a new dance show exploring our complex relationship - from the molecular to the planetary - with all things plastic. ♻️Tickets - polkatheatre.com/event/plastic-… ♻️ 7th Apr - 8th May ♻️Relaxed performance 30th Apr Polka Theatre #PlasticDrasticFantastic

Read pulseconnects review of #PlasticDrasticFantastic. They say "I strongly recommend parents and children catch this wonderful show" pulseconnects.com/plastic-drasti…

Don't miss our next online debate about how the #arts and #heritage sector can deepen engagement with the #ClimateEmergency. Key speakers from ClimateMuseumUK Cape Farewell Akademi. wessexmuseums.org.uk/arts-and-herit…

🌎Happy Earth Day Akademi family🌎 This Earth Day we highly recommend catching our wonderful dance show- Plastic Drastic Fantastic. Plastic, is it friend or foe? Come and explore! Swipe to see what people are saying about Plastic Drastic Fantastic. Tickets still available!