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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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26 Feb '20
26 Feb '20
Royal Academy of Dance AGM 2020
Royal Academy of Dance AGM 2020 Join us in our centenary year for the Royal Academy of Dance Annual General Meeting (AGM), taking place on…
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24 Feb '20
24 Feb '20
January centenary events report
January centenary events report January saw centenary celebrations held in Australia, New Zealand, USA, UK, South Korea, and Japan. Here, we report back on some of…
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29 Jan '20
29 Jan '20
Noma Dumezweni takes the helm of February’s Dance Gazette
Noma Dumezweni takes the helm of February’s Dance Gazette The Royal Academy of Dance introduces Noma Dumezweni, the first of three Dance Gazette guest editors…
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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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Find an RAD teacher or dance class near you
There over 8,000 RAD Registered Teachers around the world. Find your nearest class and begin your dance journey today.
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Our Dance School in London
RAD Dance School is based at our headquarters in Battersea, and offers a variety of extra-curricular dance classes for young people and adults.
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Thinking of becoming a dance teacher?
We are a specialist dance education provider with over 90 years experience in inspiring, cultivating and supporting dance teachers around the world.
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Mapping Dance and Dance Teaching: Past(s), Present and Future(s)
Register your interest for our 2020 Faculty of Education conference.
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Silver Swans
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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RAD exams
We offer a wide range of exams and assessments to motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities. Our focus is on creativity and musicality, providing opportunities to progress and achieve.
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
We offer a range of CPD training opportunities to suit dance teachers.
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Benesh International
Discover the work of Benesh International, the home of Benesh Movement Notation.
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Upcoming Events
Being Inclusive: Practical Approaches to Teaching Dance to Older Learners with Neurological Conditions (Birmingham)
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