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The RAD Dance School is based at our headquarters in Battersea, London. It offers a variety of extra-curricular dance classes for young people and adults. Whether for fun and fitness or to develop technique and skills, our Dance School in London provides a full timetable offering something for ‘every body’.

Children’s classes

Our dance school in London offers a variety of extra-curricular dance classes for children and young people.

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Syllabus ballet

We offer internationally recognised exams designed to encourage, motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities.

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Non-Syllabus ballet

Our non-syllabus classes develop responsiveness to ballet exercises and steps, as well as improving vocabulary.

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Jazz

Fun and energetic Jazz classes are offered at three levels, to develop technique, including preparation for turns, leaps, and isolation movements.

Adults classes

Take a look through our variety of adult dance classes in London. Find out more about class descriptions, uniform, term dates, timetables, fees, and how to apply.

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Ballet

Intermediate Foundation and Intermediate ballet classes for students aged 18+ offer the opportunity to work toward a Vocational Graded exam. We also offer Silver Swans classes for the over 55s.

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Contemporary

Beginners to advanced levels develop movement skills and vocabulary while stretching physicality and creativity. Fun and informative, this class also helps with technique for GCSE or A Level Dance.

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Stretch and Strength

Developing strength will improve posture, core, balance, pointe work, and speed required in the dance of all genres.

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Move to the Musicals

Specially designed for older learners (55+), ‘Move to the Musicals’ classes improve posture and balance through exercises and movement sequences inspired by musical theatre and jazz dance.

Our Dance School in London

Our new global headquarters gives us better education and training facilities for our members, students, teachers, examiners, and staff. These include seven new studios, and the Aud Jebsen Studio Theatre.

The building also houses the RAD shop, and a café offering somewhere to meet before or after a class – or just because you fancy popping in for a coffee with a friend!

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Additional information

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Exams

Are you a parent or student looking to take your RAD Syllabus exams? Find out more on how to enrol, prerequisites, and what to wear on the day.

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Additional information

Term dates

Dance School – Term Dates (2026/2027)

Uniform

You must arrive for your class with the appropriate uniform for your grade or level.

Any uniform or clothing left in the studios, changing rooms, or accidentally mislaid, will be retained by the RAD.

View the Uniform Guide for 2025/26

RAD Dance School Bursaries

We are committed to breaking down barriers to dance, and as such, we can offer a Dance School Bursary. This scheme is generously supported by the RAD Patrons’ Circle and offers financial support to young dancers in Wandsworth to cover the cost of RAD classes.

We encourage applications for the upcoming academic year (2026-27) to be made by 8 August 2026.

All of the information regarding the application process and criteria is in the Dance School Bursary Application Pack.

You are welcome to download the Dance School Bursary Application Form and submit by email to danceschool@rad.org.uk.

RAD Dance School Exams

The RAD Dance School is an Approved Examination Centre offering students of all ages a full range of exams and assessments. These are internationally recognised and accredited by the Qualifications and Credit Framework, providing students with:

  • achievable goals
  • recognition from the world’s largest ballet examination board
  • qualifications accredited by UK regulatory authorities, and
  • the impetus to achieve their best in a fun and nurturing environment.

Students start with ‘Dance to Your Own Tune’, move up through Pre-Primary and Primary in Dance levels, and then on to eight Grades with a further six Vocational Levels. They may move from Graded to Vocational classes, or study both simultaneously.

Candidates who have achieved a Pass or higher at Grades 6-8, Intermediate or Advanced Foundation can use their exam results toward their UCAS points tariff when applying to university and higher education in the UK. For further information, contact us at danceschool@rad.org.uk

Policies

Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with our policies

Changing Room Guidelines

Junior Code of Conduct

Adult Code of Conduct

Dance School Privacy Notice

Fire Evacuation Policy

Safeguarding Policy

Terms and Conditions

All customers/students must adhere to our terms and conditions

Frequently asked questions

Can I phone you to make an application?

No. At present we are only able to accept online. All the information you provide will be stored in accordance with our privacy notice.

Who should I list as the customer?

The customer is a parent/guardian if the student is under 18, or the student themselves if over 18. Whoever is listed as the customer will be sent all communication and invoices, so it is vital that contact details are correct.

What should the student wear for a trial class?

Students are not expected or required to wear the correct uniform for their first class, but we do ask that comfortable clothing suitable for dancing is worn, and that hair is tied up neatly.

Can parents watch trial classes?

No. Parents are not permitted to watch trial assessments.

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Safeguarding

If you have any worries at all about your wellbeing and safety, or that of a student, teacher, or a member of staff, you can find guidance here, along with information on who to contact.

We are committed to safeguarding all our students, teachers and staff. We have developed resources and training for teachers of RAD ballet, and offer guidance on best practice.

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