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The RAD helps preserve traditional Brazilian dances
Here at the RAD, the home of Benesh Movement Notation (BMN), the team from Benesh International were asked to get involved in producing a book that records and preserves traditional Brazilian dances. Dancebook Brasil is published by Banco Bradesco and was curated by choreographer Carlinhos de Jesus. It was created as part of a cultural…
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RADiate Summer Sharing celebrates partner schools
On Friday 10 July, the Royal Academy of Dance welcomed 15 dancers aged 4–11, alongside their families and school staff, to share the dances they had been creating during the summer term. With two imaginative performances on the theme of Splish, Splash, Splosh!, the young dancers embarked on a seafaring adventure, climbing aboard a boat…
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The RAD at the Dance World Cup
The Dance World Cup is the world’s largest all-genre dance competition for children and young adults aged four to 25. It took place this year in Dublin from 8 – 18 July. Often referred to as the ‘Olympics of Dance’, the Dance World Cup attracted over 120,000 competitors from more than 62 countries who first…
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The RAD welcomes academics from Sultan Idris Education University
Janine Streuli and Lee Davall from the RAD’s Faculty of Education recently welcomed Associate Professor, Dr Muhammad Fazli Taib bin Saearani, Dean of Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, Sultan Idris Education University (Malaysia) and Dr. Nurezlin Mohd Azib to RAD headquarters. Dr Fazli will be hosting the daCi 2027 conference in Malaysia which advocates…
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The RAD at the House of Commons All-Party Parliamentary Group
On Wednesday 8 July, the RAD joined other major dance organisations at a House of Commons event showcasing the impact that dance has on health and wellbeing. The Royal Ballet and Opera, Dance United Yorkshire, and the Royal Academy of Dance (represented by Chief Executive, Elizabeth Honer and dance teacher, Sarah Platt) shared their experience of delivering…
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School students from across Greater London perform at Step Live
Last week, London’s iconic Cadogan Hall was transformed into a vibrant celebration of youth culture and movement as hundreds of secondary school students and youth groups from across Greater London took part in Step Live 2026. Step Live is widely recognised as one of the UK’s largest and most prestigious dance events dedicated to providing…
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The RAD announces first generation of CPD tutors for its new Musical Theatre syllabus
Today, the Royal Academy of Dance announces the first wave of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Tutors for its brand-new Musical Theatre syllabus. This cohort of dance educators has successfully completed specialised training, equipping them to roll out the highly anticipated syllabus to RAD teachers and dance professionals in the UK. The group is comprised of…
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The RAD opens up to teachers from other professional bodies
The Royal Academy of Dance has announced that it has extended its Registered Teacher Status (RTS) eligibility criteria to include 18 qualifications from fellow awarding societies. This means those who have trained with select dance awarding societies are able to convert their professional qualifications to RAD Registered Teacher Status (RTS). Founded in 1920, the RAD…
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Community Day 2026
On Sunday 21 June, we welcomed over 300 guests for our fifth annual Community Day. This year was themed ‘Dancing Across the World’, and aimed to highlight and celebrate both the vibrant diversity of the local borough and the breadth of the RAD’s reach. It was a celebration of local dance with seven groups showcasing styles from across the globe. The show started…
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Shevelle Dynott recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours
Congratulations to Genée medalist, RAD International Ambassador, and member of the judging panel for this year’s RAD Awards, Shevelle Dynott, who was recently awarded an MBE for services to Classical Dance and to Young People. Reacting to the news, Shevelle said: “Receiving an MBE is an incredible honour and one I’m still taking in. I…