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13 Jan '22
13 Jan '22
Invest in your future - apply now for 2022
The Faculty of Education is accepting applications for 2022/23 entry onto its Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes. The RAD is one of the world's leading providers…
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12 Jan '22
12 Jan '22
Take part in our racial equity survey
As world-leading dance organisations, BBO Dance, IDTA, ISTD and RAD came together last June for the Talking Dance: Improving Race Equity symposium to discuss how…
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10 Jan '22
10 Jan '22
Royal Academy of Dance appoints new Chief Executive
We can announce today the new Chief Executive of the RAD as Tim Arthur, who will take up the position from 1 March 2022. Tim…
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4 Jan '22
4 Jan '22
The world of dance recognised in New Year's Honours
RAD teacher and examiner, Barbara Peters, joins such dance luminaries as Sadlers's Wells Artistic Director and Chief Executive, Alistair Spalding CBE, and dancer and choreographer,…
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22 Dec '21
22 Dec '21
Teaching Male Students Special Interest Group - Expression of Interest
In response to requests from RAD teachers for CPD workshops which look at approaches, strategies and practices for the teaching ballet to male students, CPD…
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17 Dec '21
17 Dec '21
RAD teacher features in Forbes' list of the 100 most creative Mexicans
Victoria Treviño, the director of Joven de la Ciudad de México, has been chosen in recognition of her work in bringing dance into communities. After…
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Phyllis Bedells Bursary
Enter the Phyllis Bedells Bursary and you could win £1,000 towards continuing your training, and a further £250 in recognition of your own choreography.
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17 Feb - 18 Feb '22
5 Feb '22
5 Feb '22
On Point: Royal Academy of Dance at 100
A free display at the V&A museum in London, celebrating 100 years of the RAD.
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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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RAD Dance School
RAD Dance School is based at our headquarters in Battersea, London, and offers a variety of extra-curricular dance classes for young people and adults.
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Silver Swans
Ballet classes for the over 55s. Find a teacher near you or discover how to qualify to deliver such classes.
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Locate an RAD teacher through our interactive map. Includes listings of online classes.
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COVID-19 latest information
Guidance for students, examiners, tutors and teachers, with updates on how our services may be affected.
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