Akram Khan Company

25/08/2026

13/08/2026

‘For me, the body is the most truthful and poetic way of communicating what you’re feeling, because you can’t say that in words. Because we have these invisible walls around us. Perhaps the other person might be offended. The body has a way that is much more metaphoric in many ways, so it feels less threatening. I can talk about stuff through my dance, and people will hopefully still be open to it than if I were to put it in words.’

-Akram Khan

Images directed and edited by Camilla Greenwell
Styled by

30/07/2026

As the team begins to revisit the Company’s archive ahead of next year’s transition, we’re finding our way back to the beginnings of so many works. These images from the creation of iTMOi (In the Mind of Igor) take us back to a room full of possibilities, before the piece had found its form on stage.
Created by Akram in response to Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, iTMOi remains one of the works he returns to often in conversation, even more than a decade later.

Images by Jean-Louis Fernandez

19/07/2026

We’re reflecting on our recent return to the US for the US premiere of Thikra, made all the more memorable by the generous welcome of two exceptional organisations committed to dance; Lincoln Center and Jacob's Pillow.

Images of the Company’s time at Jacob's Pillow where the beautiful surroundings and shared love of dance made it an inspiring place to reconnect. Thank you to everyone who joined us - we look forward to returning to the West Coast in autumn.

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Images Jamie Kraus, Grace Copeland and Hannah Murphy courtesy of Jacob’s Pillow
Jamie Kraus Photography Grace Copeland | NYC Photographer/Filmmaker hannah murphy

01/07/2026

Artist Encounter with Akram Khan: Anatomy of a Story
12 October | The Bhavan

Six months out from our closure in March 2027, Akram brings his voice to Dance Umbrella’s Artist Encounters for a rare, intimate window into his creative mind.

Hosted at The Bhavan, a space deeply woven into Akram’s own history, Anatomy of a Story is a unique opportunity to engage with Akram’s philosophy during this profound moment in his artistic journey.

Don’t miss this opportunity to share the space with Akram during our final chapter.

Tickets are limited >>> bit.ly/41HEwMl

Images directed and edited by Camilla Greenwell
Styled by David Nolan

29/06/2026

One year of touring the indoor adaptation of Thikra: Night of Remembering.

Nearly 45,000 of you have experienced this work.

The story continues until March 2027.

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Music featured
“Gyura Beli Belo Platno” by , directed by Dessislava Stefanova

Commissioned by Wadi AlFann, Valley of the Arts, AlUla

Video by

26/06/2026

‘One of the greatest gifts one can give someone is believing in them.’

I am deeply saddened to accept that my Guru, Pratap Pawar, has recently passed away. My Guru was an inspiration to many…
Not just through his art, but through his absolute sense of conviction and the belief he instilled in the many students he taught.

I often feel that I had two fathers: my biological father and my artistic father.

Now, sadly, both have passed away.

Yet neither has truly left me. I will always continue to carry the many valuable lessons enshrined in their life stories with me, and through me.

Akram Khan

14/06/2026

July brings many exciting moments to connect with us, with the start of our US tour and our workshop programme in full swing.

We’re grateful to share space and practice with you. Please join our artists at the following workshops and intensives this month - sign up via our wonderful partner organisations >>> bit.ly/41HEwMl

Henny Jurriëns Studio
SHARE Intensive
Centre Chorégraphique James Carlès
Dance Days Chania

03/06/2026

Tomorrow brings the final performance of Lady Macbeth at Opera House, Copenhagen. It has been a real privilege for Akram to work side by side with the artists and team of Royal Danish Ballet to create such a deeply layered reimagining of this story.

Copenhagen, thank you for stepping into the shadows with us.

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