RAD United Kingdom | Step into Dance: Leadership programme applications

Leadership Programme 26/27

Congratulations on being nominated by your School Teacher, Youth Worker or Step into Dance Practitioner to become a Step into Dance Leader! We have up to 15 spaces available on our Leadership Programme for 2026-2027. We are looking for committed individuals with a passion for Dance to become Step into Dance Leaders at their School/College or Youth Group. If this sounds like you then please complete the form below to apply. Applications are open until 18 October. Please note that this form must be completed by the young person who has been nominated.

Applicants Information

This form must be completed by the young person who has been nominated. Please provide the information requested below, ensuring that you provide us with up to date contact information in order for us to contact you regarding your application.

Applicants name*

First Last

Date of birth*

Applicants phone number*

Applicants email*

Gender*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

What school do you attend?*

Personal Circumstances & Emergency Contact Details

If you are selected to join the Leadership Programme, you will be invited to the RAD Headquarters for a training sessions throughout the academic year and events taking place in various locations across London. Please can you complete the below information in relation to attending events/ sessions that take place outside of your weekly school sessions.

Please provide details of any support needs relating to health, or medical conditions that we should be aware of

Are you able to travel independently to and from training days at the RAD and other events across London?*

Yes

No

If you answered no to the above please confirm the name and phone number of who will be dropping off/collecting the you from training and/or any Step into Dance events*

If online sessions are necessary, do you have access to equipment to participate in these?*

Yes

No

Emergency Contact Name & Relationship to Young Person*

First Last

Emergency Contact Number*

Emergency Contact Email Address*

Your application

In order to help us with the recruitment process, please give details of your experience and interest in this opportunity. We only have 15 spaces available on the programme, so we will be using this section of your application to select our 2026-2027 Leaders. This form must be completed by the young person who has been nominated.

Who has nominated you to apply for this role?*

Please give details of how you have been involved with the Step into Dance Programme (e.g. taken part in classes, been to a Step into Dance event etc.)*

Why would you like to be a Step into Dance Leader?*

Are you able to commit to attending weekly Step into Dance classes that take place at your school/college/ youth group as part of this role?*

Yes

No

Why do you think you will make a good Step into Dance leader?*

There will be a Step into Dance Leaders Training Day. What would you like to gain from this training session? Please list any skills that you would like to develop as part of this programme.*

Your data

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Would you like to receive information about or from Step into Dance?*

Yes

No

Would you like to receive information about or from the RAD?*

Yes

No

Step into Dance: Leadership programme applications

Leadership Applications 26/27

Leadership Programme 26/27

Applicants Information

Personal Circumstances & Emergency Contact Details

Your application

Your data