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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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Join our worldwide community of people connected through their passion for dance.
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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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Become an RAD Registered Teacher
Find out how to gain RAD Registered Teacher Status (RTS) through our different routes.
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The RAD Awards 2025
We are thrilled to announce the 2025 RAD Awards.
Make your nominations and help us honour those who bring dance to life.
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Latest news
2 Dec '24
2 Dec '24
RAD receives Kenneth MacMillan’s archive
The collection gives insight into a pioneer of twentieth century ballet Today, the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) announces that it has received British choreographer…
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21 Nov '24
21 Nov '24
Let's Dance!
We're excited to announce that, at the RAD, we are joining 'Let's Dance' on 2 March 2025. This fantastic initiative, spearheaded by Angela Rippon, is…
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7 Nov '24
7 Nov '24
The RAD wins Best Hybrid Event for Members' Day 2024 at the Cvent Excellence Awards
The RAD wins Best Hybrid Event for Members' Day 2024 at the Cvent Excellence Awards Congratulations to our incredible team who made this achievement possible, including our friends…
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5 Nov '24
5 Nov '24
The RAD and mental health charity SANE to raise awareness of the power of dance
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and SANE announce a partnership promoting the significant and transformative benefits of dance on mental health. The collaboration…
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4 Nov '24
4 Nov '24
Winners of the Bedells Bursary for 2024 announced
We are delighted to announce the winners of The Bedells Bursary 2024 dance competition which took place at the RAD's global headquarters in London yesterday.…
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31 Oct '24
31 Oct '24
Fonteyn gold medallist, Antonia Cramb, wins a place at Scottish Ballet
A year before graduating, a coveted contract with a world-renowned ballet company is a dream come true for a Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) dance…
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Find a Teacher
Our global register of teachers is a great resource to help you locate a professional dance teacher.
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Benesh International
We support the dance profession by preserving choreographic copyright, training the next generation of choreologists, and supporting the Benesh Movement Notation community.
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Upcoming workshops & events
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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Hire our Studio Theatre
Whether you are looking for the perfect stage for your next performance or hosting a corporate function, hire us for your next event.
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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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