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Engaging boys in dance
At Step into Dance, we’re on a mission to encourage more boys* to get involved with dance, promoting inclusivity and creative expression within all sessions. Dance can play a huge role in helping young people build confidence, improve wellbeing, and discover new ways to move and express themselves, but for many boys, taking that first step can…
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Black History Month 2025: Standing Firm in Power and Pride
Dance in West and Central Africa has always been about more than movement—it is spirit, story, and community. Rooted in rhythm, percussion, and the shared energy of the circle, it carried people through rituals, celebrations, and daily life. When millions of Africans were violently uprooted and trafficked to the Americas and the Caribbean during the…
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German Dance Association elects new board
Board members (from left to right): Thomas Thorausch, Sabine Gehm, Rajyashree Ramesh, Astrid Neuhaus, and Paul Hess Photo: Courtesy of Nicole Fiedler / DTD Astrid Neuhaus, Managing Director of the Royal Academy of Dance Germany, Austria & Switzerland, has been elected to the board of the Dachverband Tanz Deutschland (German Dance Association). During its general…
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The winners of The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2025
We are pleased to announce the medallists of The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2025 final which took place at Auditorio Ibirapuera, Sao Paulo, Brazil this evening. The Fonteyn is the pinnacle for young dancers trained in the RAD syllabus, with previous medallists including the likes of Claudia Dean, Leanne Benjamin, Steven McRae and Francesca…
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The finalists of The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2025
35 candidates from around the world took part in the semi-finals this week, with 12 finalists from five countries making it through to compete in The Fonteyn 2025 final at Auditório Ibirapuera, Sao Paulo Brazil. The finalists are: Lárah Rachel de Carvalho Bento Rodrigues won the Dancer’s Own Choreographic Award which was available to all…
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Free theatre space for Wandsworth artists and community events
We moved into our purpose-built home in 2022 and this has given us a new space that we can share with our local community. We are currently developing and delivering a community programme aimed at engaging with the people of Wandsworth. Part of this means connecting with the vibrant arts and culture sector in the…
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Silver Swans On-Screen
In celebration of Silver Sunday, we are celebrating our international community of Silver Swans! Silver Swans from across the world feature in our new full-length film that spotlights the joy of the Silver Swans programme, and the magic that happens when we move together. Our new film features 30 short videos created by our Silver…
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How to run an online event: reaching your audience
At the Royal Academy of Dance, we know that crafting a successful event means thinking beyond the room you’re in. In part three of our series on how to run an event, we explore how to broaden your reach and build experiences through online and hybrid formats. As the event landscape evolves, blending in-person experiences…
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Max McIlvenny wins Robin Windsor Dance Award 2025
Today, Royal Academy of Dance and mental health charity SANE announce that Max McIlvenny has received the inaugural Robin Windsor Dance Award. The award, made in partnership between RAD and SANE, recognises individuals who have utilised dance to overcome adversity and improve mental wellbeing. The Robin Windsor Dance Award was created to honour the late…
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We are saddened to announce the passing of Peggy Olden FRAD
Peggy joined the RAD’s panel of examiners in 1972 and examined until 2000. She was assistant chair of the panel 1991 to 1997 and was held in high esteem by her friends and colleagues. She was recognised for her considerable contribution to the Royal Academy of Dance during her long association. John Byrne, former artistic…