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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.

Silver Swans Workshop Days

Join us for a welcoming day of dance, connection and inspiration!

Designed for adult dancers of all experience levels, our Silver Swans Workshop Day is a chance to enjoy fantastic classes, try something new and connect with the Silver Swans community.

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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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Study dance teaching with the Royal Academy of 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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Teaching with the Royal Academy of Dance

Be a part of our global network of RAD qualified teachers, and further your teacher training with our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities.

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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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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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Join our worldwide community of people connected through their passion for dance.

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Summer School 2027 – Teachers Course

Tuesday 19 January 2027 – Friday 22 January 2027

9.00am – 4.30pm

 

Wellington

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Summer School 2027 (NZ) – Grades Course

Monday 18 January 2027 – Friday 22 January 2027

9:00am – 3:30pm

 

Wellington

Please see information for fee table

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Summer School 2027 (NZ) – Vocational Course

Monday 18 January 2027 – Saturday 23 January 2027

9.00am – 4.00pm

 

11 Hutchison Street, Newtown, Wellington

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Musical Theatre Introductory Training (CPD) – Wellington January

Sunday 17 January 2027 – Tuesday 19 January 2027

9.00am-4.30pm each day

 

Wellington, NZ

RAD Members $610 – $685 NZD
Non-members $660 – $735 NZD

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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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Syllabus Strategies: Focus on Pre-Primary in Dance and Primary in Dance

Wednesday 16 September 2026 – Thursday 17 September 2026

9.30am – 12.30pm BST each day

 

Online

Members £117 | €135 | $158
Non-members £162 | €188 | $219

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Grade 1 Revision Live Stream CPD Course

Tuesday 22 September 2026

9.30am – 12.30pm BST

 

Online

Members £59 | €68 | $80
Non-members £82 | €95 | $111

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Grade 2 Revision Live Stream CPD Course

Wednesday 23 September 2026

9.30am – 12.30pm BST

 

Online

Members £59 | €68 | $80
Non-members £82 | €95 | $111

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Safeguarding Yourself: Protection, Policy, and Professionalism When Working with Young People – delivered by Cornerstone Safeguarding

Wednesday 30 September 2026

10am-11am BST

 

Online

Members free
Non-members £15

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RAD NZ: Silver Swans Workshop Days – WELLINGTON

Sunday 4 October 2026

9.30am – 3.45pm

 

Wellington

$85

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Musical Theatre Introductory Training (CPD) – Sydney October

Wednesday 7 October 2026 – Friday 9 October 2026

9.30am-4.30pm AEDT each day

 

Sydney, NSW

RAD Members $660-$710AUD
Non-members $760 AUD

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RAD NZ: Silver Swans Workshop Days – AUCKLAND

Sunday 11 October 2026

9.30am – 4.00pm

 

Auckland

$85

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Musical Theatre Introductory Training (CPD) – Melbourne

Monday 12 October 2026 – Wednesday 14 October 2026

9.30am-4.30pm AEDT each day

 

Melbourne, VIC

RAD Members $660-$710AUD
Non-members $760 AUD

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Grade 3 Revision Live Stream CPD Course

Thursday 15 October 2026

9.30am – 12.30pm BST

 

Online

Members £59 | €68 | $80
Non-members £82 | €95 | $111

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RAD NZ: Silver Swans Workshop Days – CHRISTCHURCH

Sunday 18 October 2026

9.30am – 4.00pm

 

Christchurch

$85

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Musical Theatre Introductory Training (CPD) – Brisbane October

Tuesday 20 October 2026 – Thursday 22 October 2026

9.30am-4.30pm AEDT each day

 

Brisbane, QLD

RAD Members $660-$710AUD
Non-members $760 AUD

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The Bedells Bursary 2026

Sunday 25 October 2026 – Monday 26 October 2026

 

London

£98 entry fee

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Silver Swans® Live Stream Workshop

Wednesday 28 October 2026 – Thursday 29 October 2026

9.30am – 12.30pm GMT each day

 

Online

Members £189 | €219 | $255
Non-Members £209 | €245 | $286

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Silver Swans® Live Stream Workshop

Wednesday 28 October 2026 – Thursday 29 October 2026

1.30pm – 4.30pm GMT each day

 

Online

Members £189 | €219 | $255
Non-Members £209 | €245 | $286

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RAD NZ: Silver Swans Workshop Days – ROTORUA

Sunday 1 November 2026

9.30am – 4.00pm

 

Rotorua

$85

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