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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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Teacher training

Qualify as a dance teacher or further your teacher training.
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Rambert Grades

A great new opportunity for RAD members to expand their dance offering by accessing this progressive and inclusive contemporary dance syllabus.
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Creative Spaces

Join us for a week-long course sharing some of the Fonteyn candidates’ experiences with ballet classes and repertoire coaching.
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The Fonteyn 2023

Tickets are now on sale for the semi-finals and final of The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition, to be held in London on 29 October 2023. You can also find out about other events around The Fonteyn.
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Latest news

12 Sep '23
Faculty of Education
12 Sep '23

The RAD launches the new Professional Dancers’ Graduate Teaching Diploma

The Faculty of Education is pleased to announce the launch of the new Professional Dancers' Graduate Teaching Diploma (PDGTD) from February 2024 which will replace…
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5 Sep '23
RAD news
5 Sep '23

Take part in World Ballet Day 2023!

Calling all RAD teachers and members! Do you have a story to share? What does dance mean to you and your students? RAD is participating…
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9 Aug '23
RAD news
9 Aug '23

Monica Parker Obituary

It is with sadness we announce the death of Monica Parker. Monica Parker A.I.Chor F.I.Chor  Monica Parker was born in Axminster, Devonshire, England and started…
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20 Jul '23
RADiate
20 Jul '23

RADiate Summer Sharing

Two of our partner schools, Red Gates Primary and Crown Lane Primary, recently joined us at RAD headquarters for a day of practical workshops, arts…
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18 Jul '23
Step Into Dance
18 Jul '23

Step Live 2023

22 schools took part in this year's Step Live Festival on 4 July 2023 at Cadogan Hall in our annual dance celebration featuring students from…
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30 Jun '23
RAD news
30 Jun '23

Global launch of Rambert Grades collaboration

After a successful pilot in Australia last year, the RAD is launching its collaboration with Rambert Grades for RAD Registered Teachers globally. This brings together…
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Take a seat

To celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of our global headquarters, we are releasing more £1,000 seats in the Aud Jebsen Studio Theatre for you to name after your dance school, an inspirational teacher, or a loved one.
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Upcoming workshops & events

31 Jul - 25 Aug '23
Classes / Dance School / London headquarters

Dance School Mini Summer Series 2023

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25 Oct - 27 Oct '23
The Fonteyn

The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition - semi-finals

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23 Oct - 27 Oct '23
London headquarters / Summer School / The Fonteyn

The Fonteyn: Creative Spaces (London)

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23 Oct '23
The Fonteyn

The Fonteyn: Insights event with Dame Darcey Bussell

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28 Oct - 29 Oct '23
Bedells Bursary / Bursaries / Student Activities

The Bedells Bursary 2023 - competitor applications

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Safeguarding

If you have any worries at all about your own wellbeing and safety, or that of a student, teacher, or a member of staff, you can find help and guidance on safeguarding here, along with information on who to contact.
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