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The Fonteyn candidate applications are now open
Photo: Katie Butcher Today the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is delighted to announce that applications are now open for…
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Spotlight on RAD dance scholarship scheme scholars
Four original dance scholarship scholars: (L-R) Kathleen Pearce, Anna Vaughan, Margaret Turner and Sissie Smith, pictured in 1926. We are…
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What is a dance battle? A little history of the ever-evolving Hip Hop artform
With Battle: Break-it-Down just around the corner find out more about the culture of Hip Hop. View our timeline that…
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Elizabeth Honer CB becomes the new Chief Executive of the Royal Academy of Dance
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive, Elizabeth Honer CB, who will take…
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Dance’s positive impact on mental health
The benefits of dance to our health are numerous. Dancing keeps us fit, improves balance and coordination, and provides a…
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Fonteyn gold medallist wins a place at Scottish Ballet
Antonia at The Fonteyn 2024 © Royal Academy of Dance. Photo by Martin Bell Photography LTD. A year before graduating,…
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Winners of the Bedells Bursary for 2024 announced
Photo by Roswitha Chesher. We are delighted to announce the winners of The Bedells Bursary 2024 dance competition which took…
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The RAD’s Faculty of Education is a winner at the Independent Higher Education Awards 2023
Award presented by Alex Proudfoot, Chief Executive of IHE and award sponsor Pearson Languages. Received by Janine Streuli, Dean of…
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