Dance classes and workshops
All you need to know about learning to dance with us.
We believe that ‘every body’ can dance, so we have created opportunities to dance with us at any age and stage of your life. We offer a path for those looking for structure, progression and artistry through our exams, as well as a wide range of classes catering to children and adults of all ages for those looking to socialise, keep fit, and to simply have fun. Find out more below about how you can dance with us.
Find a dance teacher
At the RAD we’ve been setting the standard for dance teaching for over a century. By choosing an RAD Registered Teacher, you can be sure you are receiving a high quality dance education. Our interactive global map helps you find a highly qualified dance teacher near you, wherever you are in the world.
Workshops and short courses
We offer a varied programme of activities for all ages and at any stage of your dance journey, which lets you express your creativity and recognise your achievements in a fun, inspiring and supportive environment.
More dance genres and wellness for all
While famous around the world for our dance teaching, we’re about so much more than just ballet. Whatever your age or ability, we have a dance class for you in a range of different genres and styles.
Take a look at the courses we offer to help you explore the world of dance. We have students from ages 3 to 95, dancing Hip Hop, to chair-based Silver Swans classes for those less mobile.
Inspire Awards
Our Inspire Awards is a Biennial event. The Awards are a part of our 14+ Dance Scholarship Foundation to promote the practice and understanding of dance throughout New Zealand.
Silver Swans
Ballet classes for the over 55s. Find a teacher near you or find out how to qualify to deliver classes yourself.
Tiaho
Tiaho provides subsidised and inclusive dance classes with specialised Dance Artists, for children with special learning needs in primary schools.
Rambert Grades
A great new opportunity for RAD members to expand their dance offering through this progressive and inclusive contemporary dance syllabus.
Project B
Project B is a range of initiatives that aim to widen access to dance for boys and to encourage them to take up ballet.
RAD@Home
As the home of dance, the RAD is here to support you when you can’t leave yours. RAD@Home provides a whole raft of content to help you make the most of dancing at home.
What’s on
RAD Summer School Vocational Course
Monday 13 January 2025 – Saturday 18 January 2025
8.30am – 4pm NZT
Members $625 NZD
Non-members $680 NZD
Female Health in Dance
Wednesday 26 February 2025
10am – 12pm MEZ
Members €41 | CHF 46
Non-members €51 | CHF 56
Your next steps
Take a dance exam
Focusing on creativity and musicality, our exams motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities. Find out about how to enrol and where to find an RAD Registered Teacher.
Study dance with us
We are a specialist dance education provider with over 100 years of experience inspiring, cultivating, and supporting dance teachers around the world. Find out about the courses on offer with our Faculty of Education.
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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.
Make a donation
We are an independent educational charity and do not receive regular government funding. Every penny we make goes back into the work we do, which includes our cultural engagement plans with our diverse communities.
Members receive 10% off
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