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Our Silver Swans initiative has been specially developed for older learners. Find out where to find a class or how to become a Silver Swans Licensee.
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19 Nov '20
19 Nov '20
International Men's Day 2020
Today is International Men's Day, and two of the areas on which it is focusing this year are: Making a positive difference to the wellbeing…
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17 Nov '20
17 Nov '20
RAD Supports #HereforCulture
Culture creates jobs, supports livelihoods, and brings joy to everyone and the UK leads the world in the creative industries. Now, in these challenging times,…
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17 Nov '20
17 Nov '20
Dancing Feet competition
Are you still dancing, restrictions or no restrictions? We invite you to show us your sharpest footwork. We were inspired by this video by Bianca…
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9 Nov '20
9 Nov '20
RAD Project B Award for Innovation in the teaching of Male Dance at the Dance School of the Year Awards
Natalie Pearl's First Position School of Dance in Bournemouth recently won the RAD Project B Award for Innovation in the teaching of Male Dance at…
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3 Nov '20
3 Nov '20
New national lockdown in England (updated)
As you are aware, England is preparing to go in to a new national lockdown from Thursday 5 November until Wednesday 2 December, pending parliamentary…
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29 Oct '20
29 Oct '20
World Ballet Day returns
World Ballet Day returned on 29 October for a global celebration to unite the dance community. It showcased creative teams, dancers and artistic communities across…
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Empowering People Through Dance
RAD is an independent educational charity with no government funding. Every penny we make goes back into the work we do which includes our cultural engagement plans with our diverse communities. Sadly the loss of income from our day to day activity as a result of Covid 19 has caused a major funding gap of £1M in the UK alone and we need your help.
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Thinking of becoming a dance teacher?
Our portfolio of certificate, diploma and degree programmes has been specifically designed to meet your immediate and future aspirations as a dance teacher.
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Find an RAD teacher or dance class near you
There over 8,000 RAD Registered Teachers around the world, with an increasing number now offering online classes. Find one to suit you and begin your dance journey today.
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Upcoming Events
Ballet in the 20th Century: Bronislava Nijinska and Sir Frederick Ashton: Choreographic Connections (Webinar)
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A new global headquarters
In January 2017, the Royal Academy of Dance announced plans for a new purpose-built global headquarters, just one mile away from its current location in Battersea, London.
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