From Buckingham Palace to Ayodhya , the work of Arunima Kumar and AKDC has been celebrated across the world — for excellence in the arts, visionary leadership, and meaningful social impact with over 30 years of services to dance and community – UK’s largest inclusive Kuchipudi dance organisation with 30 Years of services to dance – Performances, Teaching , Community , and cultural impact worldwide.
Jyotirmay Bharat for honorable prime minister of India and King Charles III
UK’s largest inclusive Kuchipudi dance company led by globally acclaimed artist Guru Arunima Kumar.
Arunima Kumar Dance Company (AKDC) is a global leader in Kuchipudi – a classical South Indian dance that blends rhythm, storytelling, and soul. With over 3,000 performances in 50+ countries, AKDC brings cultural excellence to global stages and everyday lives through education, social impact, and artistic brilliance.
Classical and contemporary productions across UK, India & 50+ countries.
Classes, internships, residencies and youth training.
Inclusive programs in prisons, hospitals, schools & disability centres.
Why people build trust with AKDC
A visionary and cultural leader, she has created a network of Kuchipudi dancers across the UK and globally, spanning people of diverse age groups and backgrounds. As a mother, I am delighted to have my child in such a network where there is continuous learning with numerous opportunities for effective engagement in art. I can also say that it contributed to overall improvement in my child – increasing confidence and dedication.
The work that Arunima has done with marginalised communities is a source of real inspiration to me. Her work with visually impaired dancers, children and adults with disabilities and embracing all genders has led to some truly memorable performances for me and life changing experiences for the artists.
Arunima is one of Britain’s most acclaimed, award winning Kuchipudi dancer, teacher, choreographer and cultural leaders, promoting Diversity and Inclusion in South Asian arts and inter-generational community arts practice in the Britain. Arunima’s passion is commendable. She is a role model and an empowering figure to aspiring Kuchipudi dancers and young individuals
Arunima Kumar, award-winning Kuchipudi dancer, has spent over three decades taking
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At AKDC, we transform stories into motion—blending classical Kuchipudi with contemporary relevance. Join us in celebrating heritage, empowering communities, and nurturing the next generation of artists through dance, education, and cultural exchange.
