We believe that ‘every body’ can dance, so we have created opportunities to dance with us at any age and stage of your life. We offer a path for those looking for structure, progression and artistry through our exams, as well as a wide range of dance classes catering to children and adults of all ages for those looking to socialise, keep fit, and to simply have fun. Find out more below about how you can learn to dance with us.
Find a dance teacher
At the RAD we’ve been setting the standard for dance teaching for over a century. By choosing an RAD Registered Teacher, you can be sure you are receiving a high quality dance education. Our interactive global map helps you find a highly qualified dance teacher near you, wherever you are in the world.
Dance classes in London
The RAD Dance School is based at our headquarters in London and offers a variety of extra-curricular dance classes for all ages, carefully crafted to ensure a progressive and enjoyable learning experience.
More dance genres and wellness for all
While famous around the world for our dance teaching, we’re about so much more than just ballet. Whatever your age or ability, we have dance classes for you in a range of different genres and styles.
Take a look at the courses we offer to help you explore the world of dance. We have students from ages 3 to 95, dancing Hip Hop, to chair-based Silver Swans classes for those less mobile.
Step into Dance
Step into Dance works with secondary schools to enable young people to develop their passion, skills, and understanding of dance through a diverse and inclusive programme of weekly classes, workshops, and performances.
Silver Swans
Ballet classes for the over 55s. Find a teacher near you or find out how to qualify to deliver classes yourself.
RADiate
RADiate provides subsidised and inclusive dance classes with specialised Dance Artists, for children with special learning needs in primary schools.
Rambert Grades
Rambert Grades is a renowned contemporary syllabus from early years upwards, now available and taught by RAD Registered Teachers who have chosen to take the training.
Dance to Your Own Tune
Taught by a highly experienced RAD teacher, these classes offer a fun introduction to dance for little adventurers eager to explore music and movement in a playful, nurturing environment.
RAD@Home
As the home of dance, the RAD is here to support you when you can’t leave yours. RAD@Home provides a whole raft of content to help you make the most of dancing at home.
Workshops and short courses
We offer a varied programme of activities for all ages and at any stage of your dance journey, which lets you express your creativity and recognise your achievements in a fun, inspiring and supportive environment.
From Project B and repertoire, to workshops for students studying GCSE and A Level dance. We also offer intensive syllabus-based courses for those working toward an RAD exam.
What’s on
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Junior Summer School
Monday 21 July 2025 – Saturday 2 August 2025
Members £460 per week
Non-members £510 per week
Competitions
Your next steps
Take a dance exam
Focusing on creativity and musicality, our exams motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities. Find out about how to enrol and where to find an RAD Registered Teacher.
Study dance with us
We are a specialist dance education provider with over 100 years of experience inspiring, cultivating, and supporting dance teachers around the world. Find out about the courses on offer with our Faculty of Education.
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Bursaries
We are committed to breaking down barriers to dance and are excited to be able to offer new bursaries. Whether you want to take a class, or an exam, or compete at the prestigious Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition, we have a bursary to support you.
Make a donation
We are an independent educational charity and do not receive regular government funding. Every penny we make goes back into the work we do, which includes our cultural engagement plans with our diverse communities.
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