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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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Teacher training

Qualify as a dance teacher or further your teacher training.
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Become an RAD Registered Teacher

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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Bedells Bursary 2024 audience tickets

Join us for the Bedells Bursary 2024.
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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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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

27 Oct '24
CPD

Syllabus Strategies: Focus on Grades 6, 7 and 8 (Male and Female) CPD Course (Plymouth, UK)

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28 Oct '24
CPD

Grades 4 and 5: Focus on Character CPD Course (Plymouth, UK)

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30 Oct '24
CPD / Faculty of Education

Celebrating 70 Years of Karsavina

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31 Oct - 1 Nov '24
Silver Swans / Silver Swans / Silver Swans Celebration / Workshop

Silver Swans Celebration

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1 Nov '24
Boys Only / Project B / Student Activities / Workshop

Project B: in partnership with DanceEast

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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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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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