Preserving a Living
Classical Tradition

Seattle ACME Foundation — the Academy for Indian Classical Music & Dance Education — is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established to promote the education, awareness, understanding, and appreciation of Indian classical music and dance forms in the Greater Seattle Area.

From intimate Manana studio performances to grand concert evenings at Carlson Theater, Bellevue College, we bring world-class artists and local emerging talent together — creating a vibrant cultural home for Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Carnatic music, and more.