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RAD - Royal Academy of Dance

A world leader in dance education and training.

We are the Royal Academy of Dance. 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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Find a teacher, dance classes, and workshops

Find an RAD or Silver Swans teacher, join our dance school in London or take one of our workshops around the UK.

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Study dance teaching with the Royal Academy of Dance

We offer a range of onsite and distance learning programmes, including MA, BA, Certificate and Professional Awards in dance teacher education, as well as Benesh International courses.

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Teaching with the Royal Academy of Dance

Be a part of our global network of RAD qualified teachers, and further your teacher training with our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities.

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Take an exam with the Royal Academy of Dance

Focusing on creativity and musicality, RAD exams motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities.

Become an RAD member

Be part of our global family

RAD Membership contributions help us do our valuable work as a charity. Plus you’ll get membership discounts, early-bird event bookings, exclusive publications and more.

Become an RAD member and access a world of benefits

Join our worldwide community of people connected through their passion for dance.

Exclusive Member events in-person and online

Interactive online Members’ Area

Access to e-newsletters and publications

Discounts for the RAD shop

What’s on at the RAD?

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Member Event Series

RAD Members’ Day 2025

Sunday 11 May 2025

9.30am – 6:15pm GMT

London (UK)

£10-£45 (See ticket options)

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A Celebration of Male Dancers in Paintings - Royal Academy of Dance

A celebration of male dancers in paintings

Wednesday 15 January 2025 – Sunday 11 May 2025

Monday – Friday 9am – 7pm
Saturday – Sunday 9am – 5.30pm

Free

Grade 4 Revision CPD Newport TCross - Royal Academy of Dance

Grades 1 – 6 revision livestream courses

Friday 24 January 2025 – Wednesday 11 June 2025

9.30am – 12.30pm MEZ

Grades 1-5, price per Grade: Members € 51 | CHF 56
Non-members € 61 | CHF 66
Grade 6: Members € 112 | CHF 128
Non-members: € 122 | CHF 138

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Step into Dance

Step Around Town

Tuesday 1 April 2025 – Friday 9 May 2025

Various, GMT

Audience tickets are donations on the day. No pre-bookings.

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Easter Intensive Vocational Syllabus Course

Sunday 13 April 2025 – Thursday 17 April 2025

10.15am – 5.15pm GMT each day

Per syllabus level:
Members £220 for the week
Non-members £245 for the week
Pilates:
Members £65 for the week
Non-Members £72 for the week

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Silver Swans Easter Course

Sunday 13 April 2025 – Thursday 17 April 2025

Various, GMT

£70 – £110 depending on class selected

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Advanced Foundation: Focus on variations (female) CPD course

Thursday 17 April 2025

9.30am – 12.30pm HKT

Members HK$550
Non-members HK$710

Grade 5 Revision CPD Newport TCross - Royal Academy of Dance

Syllabus Strategies: Focus on Grades 4-5 CPD Course

Friday 18 April 2025

9.30am – 4pm HKT

Members HK$1100
Non-members HK$1420

Character Courses

Creative approaches in teaching character work: Russian, Ukrainian and Hungarian styles (Grades 1-4) CPD course

Saturday 19 April 2025

9.30 am – 4pm HKT

Members HK$1100
Non-members HK$1420

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Member Event Series

Enhancing dynamics, space awareness, and coordination for success in RAD Examinations

Tuesday 22 April 2025

11am – 12pm BST

Members free
Non-members £6

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Syllabus Strategies: Focus on Advanced Foundation (Male and Female) CPD Course

Sunday 27 April 2025

10am – 5pm BST

Members £112 | €132 | $143
Non-members £156 | €184 | $199

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CPD, Silver Swans

Silver Swans® Workshop

Sunday 27 April 2025

10am – 5pm BST

Members £180 | €212 | $229
Non-Members £200 | €235 | $255

Character Courses

Grades 4 and 5: Focus on character livestream CPD course

Tuesday 29 April 2025 – Wednesday 30 April 2025

29 April 9.30am – 12.30pm BST
30 April 9.30am – 12.45pm BST

Members £112 | €132 | $143 | ₹12,336
Non-members £156 | €184 | $199 | ₹17,182

CPD

Syllabus strategies: Focus on Advanced Foundation CPD course

Wednesday 30 April 2025 – Thursday 1 May 2025

10am-1pm AEST each day

RAD Registered Teachers $240 AUD
Current RAD FoE students $120 AUD
Non-members $360 AUD

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Member Event Series

Tour of RAD Headquarters 2025

Wednesday 30 April 2025

11am GMT

Members free
Non-members £6

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Member Event Series

RAD Members’ Day 2025

Sunday 11 May 2025

9.30am – 6:15pm GMT

£10-£45 (See ticket options)

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Member Event Series

Annual General Meeting 2025

Sunday 11 May 2025

12pm BST

Free

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First Aid for the Dance Studio CPD Workshop

Sunday 11 May 2025

10am – 6pm BST

Members: £150 | €177 | $191
Non-Members:£207 | €244 | $264

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First Aid for the Dance Studio CPD Workshop

Monday 12 May 2025

9.30am – 5.30pm BST

Members £150 | €177 | $191
Non-Members £207 | €244 | $264

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Enhancing teaching practice language: Questioning and positive psychology CPD workshop

Thursday 15 May 2025

10am-12pm AEST

RAD Registered Teachers $90 AUD
Current FoE Students $90 AUD
Non-members $130 AUD

Grade 4 Revision CPD Newport TCross - Royal Academy of Dance

Syllabus Strategies: Focus on Intermediate Foundation and Intermediate CPD Course

Sunday 18 May 2025

10am – 5pm BST

Members: £112 | €132 | $143
Non-Members: £156 | €184 | $199

Why Dance with the RAD - Royal Academy of Dance

Where past legends meet future pioneers.

Learn, grow, collaborate, create with us.

For over 100 years, the Royal Academy of Dance has been at the forefront of dance performance and education. We continue to adapt to include new genres, offering flexible dance programmes across the world.

Be part of our growing legacy.

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