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

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

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Applications for the Bedells Bursary are open!

The Bedells Bursary is an international ballet competition bringing together talented young dancers from around the world, across 25-26 October, here in London.

Dancers aged 17 and under, who have passed their RAD Advanced 1 exam with Distinction, will perform in front of an esteemed panel of judges and benefit from coaching and classes led by world-class faculty.

A celebration of artistry, excellence and potential, the Bedells Bursary offers a unique opportunity to gain invaluable experience and showcase your talent on an international stage.

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What’s on at the RAD?

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The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition final 2026

Sunday 8 November 2026

From 6pm GMT

United Kingdom

From £18.75

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Higher education

Advance your career with the Professional Dancers’ Graduate Teaching Diploma

Tuesday 21 July 2026 – Tuesday 22 September 2026

Various, BST

United Kingdom

Online

Free

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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

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Become an RAD member and access a world of benefits

What’s on at the RAD?

The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition final 2026

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