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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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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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The Magic of Dance

Join us on 18 June to celebrate the magic of dance as we throw open the doors of our global headquarters for an open day of fun, dance performances, and activities for all.
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The Fonteyn 2023

Applications are now open for The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition, to be held in London from 21–29 October 2023. Tickets now on sale for RAD members.
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Summer courses 2023

Experience a range of dance styles and make friends with like-minded dancers from around the world. All ages and levels of experience catered for.
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Latest news

1 Jun '23
RAD news
1 Jun '23

Happy Pride Month!

Here at the RAD, we've put up our Pride Flag to show our solidarity and support for the LGBTQIA2S+ community. At our global headquarters in…
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30 May '23
Bedells Bursary
30 May '23

Bedells Bursary 2023 applications are now open

This is your chance to shine in an exciting competition that recognises your excellence in artistic and technical achievement and provides the opportunity to show…
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22 May '23
RAD news
22 May '23

Results of the Annual General Meeting 2023

The RAD's 86th Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on Monday 24 April 2023. All resolutions were voted on and were passed, and the results…
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16 May '23
Step Into Dance
16 May '23

Step Around Town 2023

April and May saw six successful Step Around Town events held in Wandsworth, Haringey, Croydon, Southwark, and Lewisham. Step Around Town is a series of…
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15 May '23
Wellbeing
15 May '23

Mental Health Awareness Week 2023

In the world of dance, as in every walk of life, a healthy mind is as important as physical wellbeing, and we want to be…
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10 May '23
Competitions / The Fonteyn
10 May '23

Fonteyn tickets on sale for members - venue, judges, and choreographer announced 

Fonteyn tickets on sale for members - venue, judges, and choreographer announced The venue for the final of this year's Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition…
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Take a seat

To celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of our global headquarters, we are releasing more £1,000 seats in the Aud Jebsen Studio Theatre for you to name after your dance school, an inspirational teacher, or a loved one.
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Upcoming workshops & events

9 Jun - 25 Jun '23
Wandsworth Arts Fringe

Wandsworth Arts Fringe at the RAD

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18 Jun '23
Courses / CPD

Creating Effective and Imaginative Free Enchaînements - Wellington / Online (18 June 2023)

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18 Jun '23
Wandsworth Arts Fringe

The Magic of Dance

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25 Jun '23
CPD

Syllabus Strategies: Focus on Grades 4 and 5 (London, UK and Online)

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28 Jun - 26 Jul '23
London HQ / Members' events / Membership / Tour

Tour of RAD headquarters

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