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A world leader in dance education and training.

We are the Royal Academy of Dance. 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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Find a teacher, dance classes, and workshops

Find an RAD or Silver Swans teacher, join our dance school in London or take one of our workshops around the UK.

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Study dance teaching with the Royal Academy of Dance

We offer a range of onsite and distance learning programmes, including MA, BA, Certificate and Professional Awards in dance teacher education, as well as Benesh International courses.

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Teaching with the Royal Academy of Dance

Be a part of our global network of RAD qualified teachers, and further your teacher training with our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities.

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Take an exam with the Royal Academy of Dance

Focusing on creativity and musicality, RAD exams motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities.

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Become an RAD member

Be part of our global family

RAD Membership contributions help us do our valuable work as a charity. Plus you’ll get membership discounts, early-bird event bookings, exclusive publications and more.

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Become an RAD member and access a world of benefits

Join our worldwide community of people connected through their passion for dance.

Exclusive Member events in-person and online

Interactive online Members’ Area

Access to e-newsletters and publications

Discounts for the RAD shop

What’s on at the RAD?

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CPD, Syllabus

Movement Matters: Nurturing community, connections, and teaching innovations

Monday 21 July 2025 – Saturday 26 July 2025

Various times

London (UK)

Various fees, please click on ‘Book now’ for your preferred currency to view the fees.

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Higher education

Global Certificate in Dance Teaching (Ballet) – Information Webinars

Tuesday 20 May 2025 – Tuesday 22 July 2025

20 May – 9am & 4pm (BST)
8 June – 11am (BST)
24 June – 9am & 4pm (BST)
8 July – 10am (BST)
22 July – 3pm (BST)

Online

Free

INSPIRING THE WORLD TO DANCE

A world leader in dance education and training.

Find a teacher, dance classes, and workshops

Study dance teaching with the Royal Academy of Dance

Teaching with the Royal Academy of Dance

Take an exam with the Royal Academy of Dance

Become an RAD member

Become an RAD member and access a world of benefits

What’s on at the RAD?

Movement Matters: Nurturing community, connections, and teaching innovations

Where past legends meet future pioneers.

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