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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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Black History Month 2022
We’re marking Black History Month in the UK here at the RAD, celebrating Black people within the dance world, legends of the past, today’s trailblazers and future stars.
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New podcast episode
Dame Monica Mason discusses her career and what it means to a dancer to feel at home and far away.
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Latest news
13 Oct '22
13 Oct '22
The new series of the RAD’s ‘Why Dance Matters’ podcast starts with an interview with Akram Khan
Today we're launching series 4 of our podcast with a line-up of fascinating guests. Presenter, David Jays, hosts a wide range of conversations, with people blazing a…
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10 Oct '22
10 Oct '22
World Mental Health Day 2022
Today is World Mental Health Day, and at the RAD we are keen to empower people to look after themselves and others to promote positive…
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7 Oct '22
7 Oct '22
Recognition for the RAD
The RAD has received recognition at two recent industry awards events in the past couple of weeks. Memcom Excellence Awards We are delighted that the…
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5 Oct '22
5 Oct '22
World Teachers' Day
World Teachers' Day is held annually on 5 October to celebrate all teachers around the globe, and the theme for 2022 is “The transformation of…
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14 Sep '22
14 Sep '22
Leanne Cope to take the masterclasses for the RAD Dance Challenge and Bedells Bursary
We are pleased to announce that Leanne Cope will lead the masterclasses for the RAD Dance Challenge and Bedells Bursary candidates on Saturday 29 October.…
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12 Sep '22
12 Sep '22
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years
Buckingham Palace have announced the news that Her Majesty has died at her Scottish residence of Balmoral Castle. Commenting on the news of her passing,…
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Register of Teachers
We’ve developed a global register of teachers as a great new resource to help you locate a professional dance teacher.
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Name a seat
The move to our new headquarters provides a unique opportunity for you to contribute to our history and to become part of the fabric of the new building.
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