INSPIRING
THE
WORLD
TO DANCE

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We are the Royal Academy of Dance, a world leader in dance education and training.

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Find a teacher, dance classes, and workshops

Our mission is to inspire the world to dance, and to help achieve this, we’ve developed a global register of RAD teachers as a great resource to help you locate a professional dance teacher in Canada.

Teaching with the RAD

Be a part of our global network of qualified teachers, and further your teacher training with our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities.

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Study dance

Develop your knowledge and skills whether you’re a dancer, a teacher running your own dance school, a choreographer, an arts administrator, or simply interested in dance.

Dance exams

Focusing on creativity and musicality, RAD exams motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities.

Become an RAD member

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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Where past legends meet future pioneers.

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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.

Shop the RAD

Whether you are looking for an RAD-approved exam uniform, our new merchandise, or a dance bag that fits all your things, we’ve got you covered at our RAD shop.

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