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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 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.

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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.

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What’s on at the RAD?

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Grade 4 Revision CPD Newport TCross | Royal Academy of Dance

Grades 1 – 6 revision livestream courses

Friday 24 January 2025 – Wednesday 11 June 2025

9.30am – 12.30pm MEZ

Grades 1-5, price per Grade: Members € 51 | CHF 56
Non-members € 61 | CHF 66
Grade 6: Members € 112 | CHF 128
Non-members: € 122 | CHF 138

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First Aid for the Dance Studio CPD Workshop

Monday 12 May 2025

9.30am – 5.30pm BST

Members £150 | €177 | $191
Non-Members £207 | €244 | $264

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Higher education

Studying in London on the BA (Hons) Ballet Education

Tuesday 13 May 2025

17.30-18.15pm (BST)

Free

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Enhancing teaching practice language: Questioning and positive psychology CPD workshop

Thursday 15 May 2025

10am-12pm AEST

RAD Registered Teachers $90 AUD
Current FoE Students $90 AUD
Non-members $130 AUD

Grade 4 Revision CPD Newport TCross | Royal Academy of Dance

Syllabus Strategies: Focus on Intermediate Foundation and Intermediate CPD Course

Sunday 18 May 2025

10am – 5pm BST

Members: £112 | €132 | $143
Non-Members: £156 | €184 | $199

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Higher education

Studying in London on the BA (Hons) Ballet Education

Monday 19 May 2025

10.30-11.15am (BST)

Free

6P0A0137 | Royal Academy of Dance

Double Bill: Exam Ready / Focus on Class Awards

Tuesday 20 May 2025

Session One: 9.30am – 11.00am (NZT)
Session Two: 11.15am – 12.15pm (NZT)

New Zealand, Online

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Revise and Revitalise Adage : an in-depth exploration of adage

Sunday 25 May 2025

9:30am – 12:30pm (NZT)

Early Bird Member – $95 NZD
Early Bird Non Member – $125 NZD

(Early Bird available until 10 May 2025)

CPD

Syllabus Strategies: Focus on Intermediate Foundation and Intermediate CPD Course

Tuesday 27 May 2025

10am – 5pm BST

Members: £112 | €132 | $143
Non-Members: £156 | €184 | $199

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Syllabus Strategies: Focus on Grades 6, 7 and 8 (Male and Female) CPD Course

Tuesday 27 May 2025

10.30am – 5.30pm BST

Members: £112 | €132 | $143
Non-Members: £156 | €184 | $199

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Member Event Series

Tour of RAD Headquarters 2025

Wednesday 28 May 2025

11am GMT

Members free
Non-members £6

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First Aid for Dance Teachers CPD Workshop

Thursday 29 May 2025

10.30am – 5pm BST

Members: £150 | €177 | $191
Non- Members: £207 | €244 | $264

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CPD, Silver Swans

Silver Swans® Workshop 29 May 2025 (HK)

Thursday 29 May 2025

9am – 4pm HKT

Observer* HK$1000
Members HK$1900
Non-members HK$2100
*Observer tickets are for Silver Swans® Licensees only
**Refund Policy: No Refund

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Nutrition for recovery and success CPD interactive webinar

Friday 30 May 2025

10am-11am AEST

RAD Registered Teachers $45 AUD
Current RAD FoE Students $45 AUD
Non-members $65 AUD

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Silver Swans® Workshop 30 May 2025 (HK)

Friday 30 May 2025

9am – 4pm HKT

Observer* HK$1000
Members HK$1900
Non-members HK$2100
*Observer tickets are for Silver Swans® Licensees only
**Refund Policy: No Refund

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Higher education

(Re) Discovering the Karsavina Syllabus: the art and craft of allegro

Sunday 1 June 2025

11am – 1pm BST

Members and non-members £50

Grade 3 Revision CPD Newport TCross | Royal Academy of Dance

RAD Malaysia CPD Week

Monday 2 June 2025 – Friday 6 June 2025

9:30am – 4:30pm
Monday to Friday

Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

Members: RM800/DAY Non-members: RM1000/DAY

Pointe Work

Pointe Work: From Beginners and Beyond CPD Workshop

Sunday 8 June 2025

10am – 5pm BST

Members £137 | €161 | $175
Non-Members £193 | €227 | $246

Character Courses

Creative Approaches in Teaching Character Work: Ukrainian, Hungarian and Polish Styles (Grades 3–6)

Sunday 8 June 2025

10am – 1pm and 2 – 5pm BST

Cleckheaton (UK)

Members £56 | €66 | $71 per course
Non-members £78 | €92 | $99 per course

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Pointe Work: From Beginners and Beyond

Tuesday 17 June 2025 – Wednesday 18 June 2025

11.30am – 2:30pm EDT each day

Members $170 USD
Non-members $188 USD

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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