The Akademi has been taking up the initiative of promoting the solo variant of Classical Manipuri Dance for years. Over the years, Classical Manipuri Solo Dance has evolved and taken form although many aspects of this dance form are still open to deeper scrutiny. Nevertheless, it is the aim of the Akademi to further refine and advance this art form. Towards this cause the Akademi has been organising the Festival of Classical Manipuri solo Dance since the 1980s.