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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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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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Find out how to gain RAD Registered Teacher Status (RTS) through our different routes.
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The RAD Awards 2025
We are thrilled to announce the 2025 RAD Awards.
Make your nominations and help us honour those who bring dance to life.
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La Fille mal gardée repertoire workshop with Birmingham Royal Ballet
Join us in-person or online with an artist from the Birmingham Royal Ballet for an engaging repertoire workshop inspired by Sir Frederick Ashton’s delightful ballet.
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Latest news
17 Oct '24
17 Oct '24
The Royal Academy of Dance celebrates 50 years of inspiring dance in Greece
Greece became the 32nd country to officially join the RAD fold in 1971. Since then, the RAD has played a pivotal role in nurturing and…
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14 Oct '24
14 Oct '24
Congratulations to the class of 2024!
We were thrilled to have been able to come together on 1 October for our 2024 graduation ceremony at Cadogan Hall, London. Graduates assembled from…
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9 Sep '24
9 Sep '24
The winners of The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2024
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2024, one of the world's most prestigious dance events, staged at…
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6 Sep '24
6 Sep '24
Finalists announced for The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2024
63 candidates from 13 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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6 Sep '24
6 Sep '24
Celebrating 70 Years of Karsavina
The Faculty of Education is delighted to announce that it will be hosting a one-day celebration to commemorate the life and influence of Tamara Karsavina.…
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5 Sep '24
5 Sep '24
Fonteyn grand draw winner generously gives her tickets away
RAD teacher, Jan Kilpatrick, was a winner in the recent grand draw offering the chance to attend the final of the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet…
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Join us!
We’ll be shining a spotlight on our community of Silver Swans licensees and dancers here at the RAD on Thursday 31 October and Friday 1 November – so put the dates in your diary!
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Find a Teacher
Our global register of teachers is a great resource to help you locate a professional dance teacher.
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Benesh International
We support the dance profession by preserving choreographic copyright, training the next generation of choreologists, and supporting the Benesh Movement Notation community.
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Upcoming workshops & events
Syllabus Strategies: Focus on Grades 6, 7 and 8 (Male and Female) CPD Course (Plymouth, UK)
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View all eventsRambert 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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Hire our Studio Theatre
Whether you are looking for the perfect stage for your next performance or hosting a corporate function, hire us for your next event.
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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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