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RAD | Royal Academy of Dance

A world leader in dance education and training.

We are the Royal Academy of Dance. 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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Find a teacher, dance classes, and workshops

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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Take an exam with the Royal Academy of Dance

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

Become an RAD member

Be part of our global family

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.

Become an RAD member and access a world of benefits

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

Exclusive Member events in-person and online

Interactive online Members’ Area

Access to e-newsletters and publications

Discounts for the RAD shop

What’s on at the RAD?

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Grade 8 Refresher Live Stream CPD Course

Monday 3 November 2025 – Tuesday 4 November 2025

9.30am – 12.30pm GMT each day

Online

Members £115 | €134 | $156
Non-members £161 | €186 | $218

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Inside Solo Seal with Solo Seal Examiner Cynthia Fisher

Wednesday 5 November 2025

12:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST

Canada, United Kingdom

Online (Canada)

$35

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Syllabus Strategies: Focus on Grades 4 and 5 Live Stream CPD Course (Fully booked)

Wednesday 5 November 2025 – Thursday 6 November 2025

9.30am – 12.30pm GMT each day

Online

Members £115 | €134 | $156
Non-members £161 | €186 | $218

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Attend the Solo Seal (November 2025)

Friday 7 November 2025

1:00-2:30pm GMT

London

£7 for Members
£10 for Non-members

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Safe Touch in Dance: boundaries, consent, and communication

Wednesday 12 November 2025

10am-11am GMT

Online

Members free
Non-members £6

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Safeguarding Children in Dance November 2025

Thursday 20 November 2025

11am – 2pm HKT

Hong Kong, China

Members HK$190
Non-members HK$300

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Tour of RAD Headquarters 2025

Wednesday 26 November 2025

11am GMT

London

Members free
Non-members £6

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Fostering belonging in dance education

Tuesday 9 December 2025

10am-11am GMT

Online

Members free
Non-members £6

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Community & families

Join us for a Christmas celebration

Friday 12 December 2025

17:00 – 19:00

London

Free

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Tour of RAD Headquarters 2025

Wednesday 17 December 2025

11am GMT

London

Members free
Non-members £6

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The Compassionate Studio: cultivating care in dance teaching

Wednesday 21 January 2026

10am-11am GMT

Online

Members free
Non-members £6

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Non-syllabus, Syllabus

South East Awards 2026

Sunday 25 January 2026 – Sunday 10 May 2026

South East Region

£35

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Intermediate Foundation: Focus on Variations Live Stream CPD Course

Sunday 1 February 2026 – Monday 2 February 2026

9.30am – 12.30pm GMT each day

Online

Members £115 | €134 | $156
Non-members £161 | €186 | $218

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Intermediate: Focus on Variations Live Stream CPD Course

Tuesday 3 February 2026 – Wednesday 4 February 2026

9.30am – 12.30pm GMT each day

Online

Members £115 | €134 | $156
Non-members £161 | €186 | $218

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Syllabus Strategies: Focus on Grades 1–3 CPD Course

Sunday 8 February 2026

10am – 5pm GMT

Liverpool

Members £115 | €134 | $156
Non-members £161 | €186 | $218

What is CPD

Introduction to Advanced Foundation (Male and Female) Live Stream CPD Course

Sunday 8 February 2026 – Tuesday 10 February 2026

Various times

Online

Members £230 | €267 | $312
Non-members £322 | €374 | $436

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Introduction to Advanced 1 (Female) Live Stream CPD Course

Wednesday 11 February 2026 – Friday 13 February 2026

Various times

Online

Members £230 | €267 | $312
Non-members £322 | €374 | $436

why is CPD important for dance teachers

Introduction to Advanced 2 (Female) Live Stream CPD Course

Sunday 15 February 2026 – Tuesday 17 February 2026

Various times

Online

Members £230 | €267 | $312
Non-members £322 | €374 | $436

Intensive Syllabus Course | Royal Academy of Dance

Spring Intensive Syllabus Course

Monday 16 February 2026 – Friday 20 February 2026

London

Members: £224 (per syllabus level)
Non-members: £249 (per syllabus level)
Pilates:
Members £66 for the week
Non-Members £73.50 for the week

RAD dance classes of students learning contemporary

Higher education

Open Day and Audition

Thursday 19 February 2026

10am – 4pm GMT

London

Free

Why Dance with the RAD | Royal Academy of Dance

Where past legends meet future pioneers.

Learn, grow, collaborate, create with us.

For over 100 years, the Royal Academy of Dance has been at the forefront of dance performance and education. We continue to adapt to include new genres, offering flexible dance programmes across the world.

Be part of our growing legacy.

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