Support Arunima Kumar Dance Company (AKDC)
Your support brings dance to life — not just on global stages, but in schools, prisons, hospitals, and homes where it’s needed most. Join us in creating impact throughart, education, and inclusion.
From Buckingham Palace to the BBC, the work of Arunima Kumar and AKDC has been celebrated across the world — for excellence in the arts, visionary leadership, and meaningful social impact. Explore the awards, honours, and media moments that highlight our journey.
50+ Awards Including
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AKDC?

We are more than a dance company — we are a movement for cultural preservation, youth empowerment, and social change through Kuchipudi. As a charity, your support directly funds:

  • Free bursary programs for young dancers
  • Community classes for disabled and older adults
  • International and local performance access for underrepresented artists
  • Outreach in prisons, hospitals, and refugee communities
  • Physical and mental well'being session

Every donation helps someone find their voice through movement.

~ Arunima Kumar
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Join our circle of visionary supporters who believe in the arts as a force for good. As a patron, you’ll receive:

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  • Invitations to private performances & previews
  • Recognition in our festival brochures and site
  • Behind-the-scenes updates from AKDC’s global work
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Corporate Partnership

Partner with AKDC to build brand visibility, community impact, and cultural leadership. Whether you’re a global company or local business, we offer:

  • Sponsorship visibility at international events
  • CSR-driven collaborations with measurable impact
  • Team-building workshops using movement and mindfulness
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Performance Testimonials

Lord Karan Bilimoria
Member of the House of Lords of the UK
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
Ms Varsha Kumari
Mistry, Metropolitan Police
Arunima demonstrated spectacular skills in delivering a majestic depiction .. of the complex events leading up to Diwali moving many to tears, Due to the uniquely powerful choreography, this performance has subsequently been requested in the European Parliament, UK Houses of Parliament and the Guildhall
Goury
Mother

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.

Swati Bansal
Mother

My daughter started learning Kuchipudi when she was 4yrs old. Watching her fall in love with the dance form and seeing her growth with Arunima inspired me to take Kuchipudi lessons as well . This journey has had a profound impact in my life bringing me so much closer to my heritage, yoga &spirituality. It has brought about a permanent state of bliss and improved my physical and mental well-being.

Tanuj Kapilashrami
patron
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.
Student
Age 7
I just know that I love my classes and when there are holidays I miss them and the friends I made . I love how my fingers can move and build stories . Our teacher gave us the opportunity to perform on a big stage and I was very nervous but after that show, I just want to keep dancing . I didn’t want it to end . It’s not scary anymore
participant
Mother
I shears wanted to dance buty family couldn’t afford it . I was shy and didn’t have the courage to tell my parents I wanted it . I became a doctor . After 20 years, I had the courage to try a class with AKDC .. I saw them online and something inside me wanted it again . I am so glad . It changed my life . I can’t wait for Tuesday evenings to try the dance , sweat it out , learn so much and all the people in the class are so warm and welcoming . I’m not afraid and though I wish I did this many years ago , I’m grateful that I can still do it at 60 . My husband says I keep humming the songs . If you are at my age and afraid, please do try it . I feel stronger and It’s a beautiful feeling .
Lord Karan Bilimoria
Member of the House of Lords of the UK
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
Ms Varsha Kumari
Mistry, Metropolitan Police
Arunima demonstrated spectacular skills in delivering a majestic depiction .. of the complex events leading up to Diwali moving many to tears, Due to the uniquely powerful choreography, this performance has subsequently been requested in the European Parliament, UK Houses of Parliament and the Guildhall
Guouri
Mother
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.
Swati Bansal
Mother
My daughter started learning Kuchipudi when she was 4yrs old. Watching her fall in love with the dance form and seeing her growth with Arunima inspired me to take Kuchipudi lessons as well . This journey has had a profound impact in my life bringing me so much closer to my heritage, yoga &spirituality. It has brought about a permanent state of bliss and improved my physical and mental well-being.
Tanuj Kapilashrami
patron
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.
Student
Age 7
I just know that I love my classes and when there are holidays I miss them and the friends I made . I love how my fingers can move and build stories . Our teacher gave us the opportunity to perform on a big stage and I was very nervous but after that show, I just want to keep dancing . I didn’t want it to end . It’s not scary anymore
participant
Mother
I shears wanted to dance buty family couldn’t afford it . I was shy and didn’t have the courage to tell my parents I wanted it . I became a doctor . After 20 years, I had the courage to try a class with AKDC .. I saw them online and something inside me wanted it again . I am so glad . It changed my life . I can’t wait for Tuesday evenings to try the dance , sweat it out , learn so much and all the people in the class are so warm and welcoming . I’m not afraid and though I wish I did this many years ago , I’m grateful that I can still do it at 60 . My husband says I keep humming the songs . If you are at my age and afraid, please do try it . I feel stronger and It’s a beautiful feeling .