Study dance
We are a world leader in dance education and have been supporting aspiring dance teachers on a transformative journey of excellence for over a century.
Certificate in Dance Teaching
Our part-time distance learning Certificate in Dance Teaching (Ballet) is one of the most popular certificate programs for aspiring dance teachers. The programme is taught in English, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Open days, experience days, and webinars
We hold regular onsite open and experience days in London where you can meet our staff and students and tour our amazing facilities. Or, if you are unable to travel to London, why not come along to one of our online information webinars.
Study onsite or by distance learning
Students come from far and wide to study at our headquarters in London, but we also offer many distance learning programmes enabling you to study online and be a part of our community, wherever you are in the world.
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Widening access and participation
We aim to maximise impact, and reduce the barriers to becoming a dance teacher. Along with flexible, part-time study, we offer a foundation module for students without the equivalent A Levels, part-time access routes to Registered Teacher Status, and an Assistant Teacher Award for 14 to 18-year-olds. We are also able to offer bursaries for some of our programmes. Find out more below.
Access routes to Registered Teacher Status
RAD Registered Teacher Status (RTS) opens the door to a host of benefits designed to take your teaching to the next level, bringing recognition wherever you are in the world.
Student accommodation
While we don’t offer accommodation at RAD headquarters, we have partnered with urbanest to provide access to purpose-built student accommodation in Battersea, overlooking the River Thames, with easy access to central London and the RAD.
Graduation
The annual RAD Graduation Day is always a wonderful celebration for our graduates to share with friends, family and fellow students.
More details on ceremony timings, tickets and dress code will be available in April 2025.
You can continue to show your support by sharing your well wishes across social media using the hashtag #ProudToBeRAD.
“The guidance and support from teachers has been vital to my growth and equipped me with the tools and confidence to follow in their footsteps.”
Other links you may find useful
Events
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The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition semi-final 2026
Wednesday 4 November 2026 – Friday 6 November 2026
From 10:30am GMT each day
£25 per day
£65 for a 3-day pass
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The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition final 2026
Sunday 8 November 2026
From 6pm GMT
From £18.75
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Assistant Teacher Award Tutor Training
Wednesday 28 January 2026 – Friday 31 July 2026
See Training Date for info
£365-£370
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Tamara Karsavina’s Performance Legacy: The Phoenix Firebird CPD Webinar
Friday 3 July 2026
11am – 12pm BST
Members £21 | €24 | $28
Non-members £27 | €31 | $37 -
Adult Ballet & Pilates Summer Course
Monday 13 July 2026 – Friday 17 July 2026
Various, BST
£72 – £107 depending on class selected
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From books to keepsakes, uniforms to
bags, we’ve got everything you need.
All created for dancing and
designed for life. Student Members
also receive a 10% discount.
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
As an RAD Registered Teacher, you are required to complete a certain amount of CPD hours each year to refresh, nurture, and grow your teaching abilities.
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.
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