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Celebrating 100 Years
The RAD has been inspiring the world to dance for almost a century, and on 31 December 2020 will officially turn 100.
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17 Jan '20
17 Jan '20
AllPlay Dance
AllPlay Dance Dr Olivia Millard is one of the presenters for the upcoming Shaping Bodies, Shaping Minds conference, and has been working with RAD students…
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18 Dec '19
18 Dec '19
Francesca Hayward on how RAD exams and the Fonteyn helped prepare her for 'Cats'
Francesca Hayward: how RAD exams & the Fonteyn helped prepare her for Cats We were given the opportunity to speak to Francesca Hayward, the star…
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17 Dec '19
17 Dec '19
The Royal Academy of Dance speaks to Alexander Campbell
The Royal Academy of Dance speaks to Alexander Campbell Principal dancer of the Royal Ballet and Genée alumnus, Alexander Campbell, is the face behind our…
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3 Dec '19
3 Dec '19
RAD trails centenary plans at V&A book launch event
RAD trails Centenary plans at V&A book launch event The commemorative volume is first in a series of celebrations of the Academy’s past, present and…
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2 Dec '19
2 Dec '19
The Faculty of Education celebrates multiple wins at the IHE Awards
The Faculty of Education celebrates multiple wins at the IHE Awards The RAD’s Faculty of Education picks up the Advancing International Education Award and the…
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Mapping Dance and Dance Teaching: Past(s), Present and Future(s)
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