Dance classes and workshops
All you need to know about learning to dance with us.
We believe that ‘every body’ can dance, so we have created opportunities to dance with us at any age and stage of your life. We offer a path for those looking for structure, progression and artistry through our exams, as well as a wide range of classes catering to children and adults of all ages for those looking to socialise, keep fit, and to simply have fun. Find out more below about how you can dance with us.
Find a dance teacher
At the RAD we’ve been setting the standard for dance teaching for over a century. By choosing an RAD Registered Teacher, you can be sure you are receiving a high quality dance education. Our interactive global map helps you find a highly qualified dance teacher near you, wherever you are in the world.
Masterclasses and Workshops
We offer a varied programme of activities for all ages and at any stage of your dance journey, which lets you express your creativity and recognise your achievements in a fun, inspiring and supportive environment.
Throughout the year we offer a series of Masterclasses around the country featuring special guest teachers. These are open to students from all methods of training.
More dance genres and wellness for all
While famous around the world for our dance teaching, we’re about so much more than just ballet. Whatever your age or ability, we have a dance class for you in a range of different genres and styles.
Take a look at the courses we offer to help you explore the world of dance. We have students from ages 3 to 95, dancing Hip Hop, to chair-based Silver Swans classes for those less mobile.
Silver Swans
Ballet classes for the over 55s. Find a teacher near you or find out how to qualify to deliver classes yourself.
Rambert Grades
A great new opportunity for RAD members to expand their dance offerings through this progressive and inclusive contemporary dance syllabus.
RAD Awards
Every year we celebrate the talent in the RAD student community in Australia by hosting state-wide Awards.
Often named for prominent local dance figures or in memory of a significant patron of dance in the area, these occasions give students the chance to showcase their best including work from our internationally recognised syllabus, bespoke choreography and even their own creativity.
From the Jacqueline Morland Awards in Queensland to the North Queensland Bursary, the Audrey Nicholls Grade Awards to the Kathleen Gorham Memorial Awards in Victoria, the Joan and Monica Halliday Grade Awards to the Isobel Anderson Memorial Awards in New South Wales, the Joan Burnett Scholarship in Tasmania to the RAD South Australia Awards which has individual awards named for so many local greats – these events unite our dance community and give tomorrow’s professional dancers the chance to shine whilst others embrace the opportunity to perform on stage.
To see what Awards are on near you, check out our Student Activities Calendar
Intensive Examination Preparation Classes
In school holidays the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) invites students to participate in a series of ballet classes, led by experienced RAD examiners who are experts in the RAD syllabus.
Classes focus on coaching the syllabus and are a great way to prepare before RAD exams, to keep up fitness during the school holidays, and to further refine ballet technique.
These preparatory classes are a great opportunity to receive expert tuition from an experienced RAD examiner or tutor and improve your ballet skills.
To see when the next Examination Preparation Classes are on near you, check out Student Activities Calendar
What’s on
First Aid for Dancers, Dance Teachers & Studio Owners
Friday 24 January 2025
10.30am – 12pm AWST
Members $154 AUD (full) | $50 AUD (CPR) Non-members $189 AUD (full) | $50 AUD (CPR)
First Aid for Dancers, Dance Teachers & Studio Owners
Friday 31 January 2025
4pm – 5.30pm AEST
Members $154 AUD (full) | $50 AUD (CPR) Non-members $189 AUD (full) | $50 AUD (CPR)
First Aid for Dancers, Dance Teachers and Studio Owners CPD Workshop
Wednesday 19 February 2025
9am – 10.30am AEDT
OR
1pm – 2.30pm AEDT
Full workshop:
Members $154 AUD
Non-members $189 AUD
CPR only:
Members $50 AUD
Non-members $50 AUD
Female Health in Dance
Wednesday 26 February 2025
10am – 12pm MEZ
Members €41 | CHF 46
Non-members €51 | CHF 56
CPD First Aid for Dancers, Dance Teachers & Studio Owners
Thursday 6 March 2025
11am – 12.30pm AEDT
Members $154 AUD (full) | $50 AUD (CPR) Non-members $189 AUD (full) | $50 AUD (CPR)
Jacqueline Morland Awards 2025
Saturday 29 March 2025 – Sunday 30 March 2025
Saturday 29 – 7.30am to 6.30pm AEST
Sunday 30 – 8.30am to 5.30pm AEST
$90 – $130 AUD
Dance Performance Groups – Jacqueline Morland Awards 2025
Sunday 30 March 2025
Rehearsals are at various times
Performance Sunday 30 March at various times
$210 AUD
Your next steps
Take a dance exam
Focusing on creativity and musicality, our exams motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities. Find out about how to enrol and where to find an RAD Registered Teacher.
Study dance with us
We are a specialist dance education provider with over 100 years of experience inspiring, cultivating, and supporting dance teachers around the world. Find out about the courses on offer with our Faculty of Education.
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Bursaries
We are committed to breaking down barriers to dance and are excited to be able to offer new bursaries. Whether you want to take a class, or an exam, or compete at the prestigious Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition, we have a bursary to support you.
Make a donation
We are an independent educational charity and do not receive regular government funding. Every penny we make goes back into the work we do, which includes our cultural engagement plans with our diverse communities.
Members receive 15% off
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