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You are applying for the Certificate in Dance Teaching programme starting in January 2027. This programme is delivered part-time through distance learning.
Before you begin, please read the following important information about eligibility requirements and the application process:
If you have not completed the RAD Intermediate Examination, or recognised equivalent examination in ballet, you must complete additional concessionary (video) requirements:
More details will be provided at the end of this form about video applications.
If you have completed the RAD Intermediate, or a recognised equivalent examination in ballet, you do not need to submit a video.
Admissions statement In assessing applicants for the CDT programme consideration will be given to the potential of the applicant to be successful in that programme of study. Entry requirements and selection criteria will not exclude applicants on grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, socio-economic background, nationality, age or ethnic origin. It is the responsibility of the applicant to be confident that they can cope with the physical demands of the programme. Teaching qualifications offered by the RAD are of UK Higher Education standard. The RAD recognises, however, that applicants will be at different stages of maturity and prior learning irrespective of age on application and will judge each application on its merit, subject to the legal requirements on individuals charged with the supervision of children. Places on Faculty of Education (FoE) programmes are limited. Offers will be made to applicants with the highest academic and/or professional potential.
Disability statement The Royal Academy of Dance Faculty of Education will treat all applicants and students equally, and makes every reasonable effort to ensure that no applicant is disadvantaged through disability and/or special educational needs. All applicants must meet the prescribed programme entry requirements, and will be selected on the basis of demonstration of an acceptable level of ability within the programme specific Selection Criteria. Over and above this, the needs of each applicant with disabilities will be investigated and negotiated with the individual on a case by case basis to ensure that any reasonable adjustment possible is made to ensure they will not be disadvantaged. Applicants should familiarise themselves with the full Royal Academy of Dance policy on Equality and Diversity, copies of which are available on request from Registry.
Application form and reference The information provided on the Application Form and Reference will be used to establish:
Video entry when applicant has not passed the RAD Intermediate Examination (or equivalent) The filmed episode is used to assess the applicant’s:
In addition The filmed episode is used to assess the applicant’s:
Please refer to the list below detailing the application and registration processes and related deadlines. Please remember if you have not passed your Intermediate RAD you will need to submit a video application
July 1: Video application: Last day to submit to the RAD
August 1: Documentation application: Last day to submit to the RAD
October 1: Acceptance to offered place on programme to the cohort of applicants choosing
November 1: Submission of satisfactory police check
December 1: Payment of first instalment of tuition fee
We recommend submitting your application a few days early so our team can review it and contact you if anything needs clarification.
Below you will see the option to “Save progress to continue later” This allows you to save your progress and return to complete the form at a later time.
The CDT is delivered in nine languages and where possible in the first language of the teaching centre country, subject to there being viable numbers recruited to the programme in that country. If more than one language is spoken, the RAD retains the right to determine the language of delivery.
Please note that if the language of delivery is not your first language; it is your responsibility to ensure that you are able to read, write and speak proficiently in that language. If you are considering studying in English, and this is not your first language, please visit the International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) website. Although the test is not required it is a good indicator of the standard of English required for the program, students should achieve a score of 6.5 in the IELTS test, with no subset lower than a 6.0.
The Faculty of Education considers all applicants primarily on merit and academic potential. However, it is essential for us to know the nature of any reasonable adjustments in advance so that we may advise you on what adjustments and arrangement may be available.
If you have a disability or medical condition which may affect your ability to study the programme please let us know:
If you have a disability or medical condition as stated above, you will be directed to our Student Support services and asked to supply documented evidence of this.
A formal assessment of your disability, medical condition or specific learning need by an appropriate professional is required before those needs can be incorporated into your education provision from the Faculty of Education.
This may have been done fairly recently before coming to the RAD, in which case all that is needed is to provide the Faculty of Education with a copy of the paperwork. The RAD may request you undertake further assessments in order to understand better your needs in relation to studying in higher education.
Delays in formally reporting your circumstances may result in there being insufficient time to put in any necessary reasonable adjustments for assessments. The Faculty of Education will make a realistic assessment and advise on those exceptional situations where the level of support cannot be met.
You’re applying for the Australian cohort — please follow the link below to access the correct application form.
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You’re applying for the UK cohort — please follow the link below to access the correct application form.
You’re applying for the US cohort — please follow the link below to access the correct application form.
List the schools (dance and/or academic) you have attended since the age of 11 and relevant qualifications you have already achieved.
Please enclose evidence of your achieved qualifications, especially where they meet the programme entry requirements.
Click the plus button on the right side of the row to add additional qualifications.
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List the schools (dance and/or academic) you currently attend, if appropriate.
List, as indicated, any qualifications that you are working towards or for which you have taken an examination, but do not yet know the result.
Click the plus button on the right side of the row to add additional professional experiences.
The reference should be recent and completed by someone in a position to comment on both the applicant’s academic ability and dance teaching potential, as appropriate. This may be the applicant’s teacher or employer.
The reference should comment on your suitability for the programme of study, including both your academic ability and dance teaching potential.
If you are unable to find one referee who can comment on both areas, you may supply two references. In this case, please copy the reference form and submit two signed references.
It is your responsibility to follow up with your referee to ensure they complete and submit the reference form within 10 days, so it can be included with your application. Please note that incomplete applications cannot be processed.
Important: Share this link with your reference to complete the online form: <a href="https://www.royalacademyofdance.org/study-dance/certificate-in-dance-teaching-reference-form/" target="_blank"https://www.royalacademyofdance.org/study-dance/certificate-in-dance-teaching-reference-form/
If you have passed an RAD Intermediate (previously Elementary) or equivalent exam select ‘Yes’ below.
If you have not passed an RAD Intermediate or equivalent exam, you will need to submit a video as part of an concessionary application by selecting ‘No’ below.
Due Dates:
* We recommend submitting your application a few days early so we can contact you if any information is missing or needs clarification.
You are asked to make a short video 10–15 minutes in length which, through personal performance, demonstrates your competency of the ballet technique at Intermediate level.
You will be assessed against the criteria currently in use by the Royal Academy of Dance for the examining of the Intermediate level in the Vocational Graded Examinations with the following exceptions:
Instructions
Please provide a short introduction stating:
Your video should comprise of the exercises listed on the following page from the RAD Intermediate Syllabus. You must show each of the five different centre exercises in the table below. For each exercise, you can choose to show either the male or female variation of the setting. To note; this choice can be the same across all exercises or vary between them.
Click here to download the payment form to have your video reviewed
Once completed, please email your payment form to faculty@rad.org.uk.
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