INSPIRING
THE
WORLD
TO DANCE

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

RAD NZ Summer School 2025

Registrations for our Summer School are now open! Courses for RAD Grades, Vocational, and Teachers, with a special Boys Repertoire class taught by RAD Artistic Director, Alexander Campbell.

Find a teacher, dance classes, and workshops

Find an RAD Registered Teacher or find out more about our Summer School, Tiaho project, Project B and Silver Swans.

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

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.

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 us

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 uniform for exams, require teaching resources, or want to wear our latest merchandise, our shop has all you need in one convenient place.

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