100 events in 100 places – January
Centenary events held in Australia, New Zealand, USA, UK, South Korea, and Japan.
Read our January events round-up.
3 – 4 January
Boys DANCE 20 and Challenge
Adelaide, Australia
AC Arts Adelaide
Sponsored by Bloch, a supersized Project B Boys Only! summer workshop, including a Project B Dance Challenge with RAD’s Artistic Director, Gerard Charles, as adjudicator.
After the event…
Read our report on the Boys DANCE 20 and Challenge.
9 January 2020
Celebrating 100 years: lunch party in Seoul
Sheraton Seoul Palace Gangnam Hotel, Seoul, South Korea
RAD Members in Seoul, South Korea will mark the start of the Centenary year at a lunch event with special guests, including Mr. Jaehong Park, president of Korea Ballet Association and Donggon Kim, Vice-President and Dance Department professor of Hanyang, Jungang and Chungnam universities.
After the event…
Read our report on the lunch party in Seoul.
12 January 2020
Centenary celebration at the British High Commission
Wellington, New Zealand
British High Commission
The British High Commission will host an event to celebrate the launch of the Centenary of the Royal Academy of Dance.
After the event…
Read our report on the celebration.
6-18 January
Centenary Summer School
Wellington, New Zealand
NZ School of Dance
This is a four yearly event which coincides with the centenary. It includes three courses: two 1-week Summer Schools (for 8-11 year olds) a 2-week Performance course (12+) and a teachers’ course. Highlights will include: the Artistic Director tutoring on both the Performance Course and the teachers’ course; Lisa-Maree Cullum tutoring on the Performance course; Hilary Kaplan, Paula Hunt and Patricia Barker, Artistic Director of the RNZB, tutoring on the teachers’ course; Abigail Boyle (ex RNZB) and Mitchell Rayner (ex Australian Ballet) both recent graduates of the RAD’s PDPTC, teaching on all students’ courses.
After the event…
Read our report on the Centenary Summer School.
17 – 19 January
Shaping Bodies, Shaping Minds
Melbourne, Australia
Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School
Performers, teachers, practitioners and scholars from dance, education, history, science and cultural engagement sectors join for a thought-provoking programme.
The programme features international perspectives on dance pedagogy, the role of dance in the lives of the individual and communities, and dance across ages and abilities, plus insights into health, wellbeing and empowering dancers. It incorporates presentations, practical demonstrations and workshops across a wide range of related subjects.
David McAllister AM, Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet and Vice President of the RAD, will deliver the opening keynote address with Dr Michelle Groves, RAD Director of Education, with Groves following up with the closing keynote address. RAD Artistic Director Gerard Charles will also lead a demonstration class during the conference.
Book today and tailor your conference experience to your interests and curiosities. RAD Registered Teachers attending both days can also accrue 20 hours CPD, or one day accrue 10 hours CPD.
17 January
Centenary Celebration Reception
Long Beach, USA
California State University
To kick off the celebration year, teachers are invited to attend a cocktail reception, hosted in conjunction with the RAD USA Dance Challenge Competition, at California State University Long Beach in the Dance Center.
After the event…
Read our report on the Centenary celebrations in the USA.
18 & 19 January
RAD USA Dance Challenge 2020
Long Beach, USA
California State University
The competition is open to students in Grades 4 – Advanced 2 who are studying under the direction of an RAD Registered Teacher.
19 January
Dare to Dance
Milton Keynes, UK
The Venue MK
A showcase created and performed by children with no dance experience, alongside students in dance training.
19 January
2020 South East Centenary Awards Heat: Berkshire/Oxfordshire/Buckinghamshire
Hungerford, England
Herongate Leisure Centre
This Awards Day is run by the RAD South East of England and has been set up to provide RAD students, based in the South East region and aged 7-17 years, an opportunity to take part in a fun, open level ballet class and compete for a place at the Awards Day final.
To book your place, see our South East Centenary Awards page.
19 January – 15th March
Centenary Masterclasses – UK, Birmingham
This programme for young dancers of Grade 2 and above provides expert dance coaching through a series of five masterclasses to improve and enhance technique and performance.
Held at Elmhurst Ballet School on 19 January, 9 & 16 February, and 1 & 15 March, early booking is recommended.
24 – 29 January
Spring CPD events
Mejiro, Japan
NKBT Mejiro Studios
A series of Continuing Professional Development workshops for teachers.
For more information, email radjapan@nifty.com.
26 January
Centenary kick-off party
Tokyo, Japan
Venue to be announced
A Centenary themed party for RAD teachers where proceeds from the event will contribute towards dance scholarships for students.
For more information, email radjapan@nifty.com
26 January
2020 South East Centenary Awards Heat: Kent
Kent, England
Lenham Community Centre
This Awards Day is run by the RAD South East of England and has been set up to provide RAD students, based in the South East region and aged 7-17 years, an opportunity to take part in a fun, open level ballet class and compete for a place at the Awards Day final.
To book your place, visit the South East Centenary Awards page.