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INSPIRING
THE
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.

Find a teacher, dance classes, and workshops

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

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Study dance teaching 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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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 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities.

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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 a 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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Access to e-newsletters and publications

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What’s on?

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  • Professional Dancers’ Graduate Teaching Diploma (PDGTD) Info Webinar

    Thursday 4 September 2025 – Tuesday 7 October 2025

    Sept 4, 11:00 AM AEST
    Sept 17, 11:00 AM AEST
    Oct 7, 7:30 PM AEST

     

    Online

    Free

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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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RAD Australia Sponsors

We get by with a little help from our friends.

We are grateful for the support of our dance brand partners in 2024 who receive national recognition through our activities and initiatives. Find out about RAD sponsorship opportunities in 2025.

The support of our friends, donors and sponsors is integral to RAD Australia’s ability to host events, reward achievements and support special initiatives. We welcome both cash and in-kind assistance and can tailor a mutually beneficial proposal to suit any level of contribution. How can you become a sponsor or partner

We are currently seeking support for our range of projects and programs in 2025. If you are interested in helping please contact us at marketing@rad.org.au.

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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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