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WORLD
TO DANCE
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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 a teacher, dance classes, and workshops

Find an RAD or Silver Swans teacher, and our workshops taking place across Germany.

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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 Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities.

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Study dance 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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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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Become an RAD member

Be part of our global family

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.

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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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Exclusive Member events in-person and online

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Interactive online Members‘ Area

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Access to e-newsletters and publications

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Discounts for the RAD shop

What’s on at the RAD?

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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.

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Created For Dancing,

Designed For Life

From books to keepsakes, uniforms to
bags. All created for dancing and
designed for life.

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Support the Royal Academy of Dance

We are a charity, relying on donations from trusts and foundations, corporations, and individuals. Support us in our mission to bring dance into communities.

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Hire a space at the RAD

Whether you are looking for the perfect stage for your next performance or hosting a corporate function, hire us for your next event.

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