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INSPIRING
THE
WORLD
TO DANCE

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

We’ve been teaching the world to dance for over 100 years and believe passionately in its power to transform lives for the better. Through an international network of dance teachers, we support and connect a global community of more than 400,000 students, and dancers of all ages and abilities, in more than 80 countries.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Dance exams

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

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Become an RAD member

Be part of our global family

RAD Membership contributions help us do our valuable work as a charity. Plus you’ll get membership discounts, early-bird event bookings, exclusive publications and more.

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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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Exclusive Member events in-person and online

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Access to e-newsletters and publications

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Discounts for the RAD shop

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Where past legends meet future pioneers.

Learn, grow, collaborate, create with us.

For over 100 years, the Royal Academy of Dance has been at the forefront of dance performance and education. We continue to adapt to include new genres, offering flexible dance programmes across the world.

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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.

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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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