AKDC is built on the belief that art belongs to everyone. Our community work reaches the elderly, survivors of violence, disabled participants, refugees, neurodiverse youth and others who may otherwise never experience Kuchipudi. Through rhythm, storytelling, and movement, we help people reclaim joy, identity, and agency. We work with around 10 different organisations each year.
Step into the world of Kuchipudi brought alive by AKDC – where every performance is a celebration of rhythm, heritage, and humanity. From palaces and parliaments to hospitals and festivals, our work redefines Indian classical dance for contemporary, global audiences.
Invited by Rashtrapati Bhawan for former Late President Abdul Kalam in 2010 to present her solo work “Dreams” based on his book.
Performed at “Surya” at India’s most prestigious Khajuraho festival of dance for high calibre performers in India , Arunima was one of the youngest solo dancers selected to perform at the festival 2010
Invited by Government of India to choreograph and perform “Tarana” for Commonwealth games in India for Indian Council for Cultural Relations 2010, honourable late chief Minister Smt Sheila Dikshit was the chief guest
She was one of the first to choreograph, lead and perform Souls of Sufi, a spiritual dance production at India habitat centre, Delhi in 2009, a first in Kuchipudi which set the trend for many to follow
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, for Karthik Fine Arts, Chennai December 2010
Siva Shakti, Jaipur City Palace Durga Festival , Delhi , 2008,
Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskaar Samaroh, Sangeet Natak Academy, Delhi, September 2009
Lal Bahadur Shastri Academi , Mussoorie , November 2013
Ustad Allauddin Khan Sammaroh , Mahiyar, Gwalior 2008
AKDC is proud to be a pioneer of inclusive dance performances – staging works that feature disabled dancers, older adults, cancer survivors, neurodiverse children, and LGBTQ artists.These are not just performances — they are statements of hope, healing, and humanity.
A mesmerising fusion of classical and contemporary expressions, this gala exemplifies AKDC’s artistic journey across the UK.
A historic stage for a timeless art form—AKDC’s performance at Westminster Abbey celebrated cultural heritage with a harmony of tradition, devotion, and world-class artistry.
“One of Britain’s most acclaimed Kuchipudi artists.”
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.
