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We are the Royal Academy of Dance, a world leader in dance education and training. We’ve been teaching the world to dance for over 100 years and believe passionately in its power to transform lives for the better. Through an international network of dance teachers, we support and connect a global community of more than 400,000 students, and dancers of all ages and abilities, in more than 80 countries.
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Join our worldwide community of people connected through their passion for dance.
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Examinations
Focusing on creativity and musicality, RAD exams motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities.
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Dance classes
Locate a RAD or Silver Swans teacher, join our dance school in London or take one of our workshops around the UK.
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Register of Teachers
Our global register of teachers is a great resource to help you locate a professional dance teacher.
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The RAD Awards
The RAD Awards acknowledge those who have made significant and sustained contributions to dance.
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Rambert Grades
A great new opportunity for RAD members to expand their dance offering by accessing this progressive and inclusive contemporary dance syllabus.
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Latest news
30 Nov '23
30 Nov '23
The RAD's Faculty of Education is a winner at the Independent Higher Education Awards 2023
The Faculty of Education are delighted to have been crowned winner of the award for Advancing International Education at the annual Independent Higher Education (IHE)…
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22 Nov '23
22 Nov '23
Move Assure - dance for mental wellbeing
Move-Assure - dance for mental wellbeing Introducing Move-Assure Mental Wellbeing Coach Training - a brand new member benefit to promote mental wellbeing through dance. The…
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16 Nov '23
16 Nov '23
RAD shortlisted in this year’s Independent Higher Education Awards
The RAD's Faculty of Education has been shortlisted in this year's Independent Higher Education Awards which celebrate the innovation and excellent practice taking place across…
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2 Nov '23
2 Nov '23
Bedells Bursary winners announced
On Sunday 29 October India Kennedy, aged 16, was awarded The Bedells Bursary. India is currently trained by the dance faculty at Tring Park School…
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29 Oct '23
29 Oct '23
The winners of The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023, one of the world's most prestigious dance events, staged at…
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27 Oct '23
27 Oct '23
Finalists announced for The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023
79 candidates from 15 countries took part in The Fonteyn semi-finals this week, with 12 dancers making it through to compete in the final at…
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Take a seat
To celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of our global headquarters, we are releasing more £1,000 seats in the Aud Jebsen Studio Theatre for you to name after your dance school, an inspirational teacher, or a loved one.
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Upcoming workshops & events
Safeguarding
If you have any worries at all about your own wellbeing and safety, or that of a student, teacher, or a member of staff, you can find help and guidance on safeguarding here, along with information on who to contact.
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