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We are the Royal Academy of Dance, a world leader in dance education and training. 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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Examinations
Focusing on creativity and musicality, RAD exams motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities.
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Dance classes
Locate a RAD or Silver Swans teacher, join our dance school in London or take one of our workshops around the UK.
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12 Jul '22
20 Jul - 24 Jul '22
Dance Teaching as Art, Craft and Creativity (Greater Manchester and Online)
Duration
The five day programme takes place on 20–24 July.Price
You can book activities in Sterling, Euro or US Dollars.1 Aug - 5 Aug '22
Adult Contemporary Dance and Yoga Summer Course in partnership with The Place (London)
Duration
5 eveningsPrice
£100 (Early Bird) / £115Latest news
1 Jul '22
1 Jul '22
RAD Membership team shortlisted at the MemCom Excellence Awards 2022
RAD Membership scheme shortlisted at the MemCom Excellence Awards 2022 The RAD Membership scheme has been shortlisted at the MemCom Excellence Awards 2022 in the…
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30 Jun '22
30 Jun '22
Nureyev: Legend and Legacy
This September, the world's leading ballet stars will join together to celebrate the legacy of the legendary dancer Rudolf Nureyev. Widely regarded as the greatest…
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20 Jun '22
20 Jun '22
Learning Disability Week
20-26 June is Learning Disability Week and to illustrate our belief that dance is for 'every body', we're taking the opportunity to highlight two of…
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13 Jun '22
13 Jun '22
RAD Meets Toshima
Toshima International City Of Arts & Culture and RAD Japan are collaborating on a new photographic project. Toshima is a ward in Tokyo, Japan. It…
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6 Jun '22
6 Jun '22
The world of dance recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours List
Among those recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours are former Artistic Director of Northern Ballet, and RAD Trustee, David Nixon, who becomes a CBE,…
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26 May '22
26 May '22
Wandsworth Arts Fringe at the RAD
This year we have partnered with Wandsworth Arts to host a Dance Showcase as part of the Wandsworth Arts Fringe Festival, 10–26 June 2022. Having…
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On Point: Royal Academy of Dance at 100
A free display at the V&A museum in London, celebrating 100 years of the RAD.
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Name a seat
The move to our new headquarters provides a unique opportunity for you to contribute to our history and to become part of the fabric of the new building.
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Celebrating Pride
We are sharing stories and celebrating the contribution of dancers from the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Upcoming workshops & events
