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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.

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Registrations are now open for INSPIRE 2026

Sunday 6 September 2026

Wellington

INSPIRE is the RAD New Zealand’s biennial scholarship event. Compete for over $18,000 in awards presented by the 14+ Dance Scholarship Foundation to support your future training and artistic journey.

Open for students who have achieved Distinction in the RAD Advanced One exam.

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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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RAD faculty and staff for students learning about dance teaching

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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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.

Exclusive Member events in-person and online

Interactive online Members’ Area

Access to e-newsletters and publications

Discounts for the RAD shop

Members’ Conference 2026

Discover a brand-new RAD experience launching this year, packed with practical workshops and opportunities to connect with fellow RAD members, dance educators, and industry experts. This vibrant, multi-day event unites our global community of members and is an exclusive opportunity to be the first to hear the latest updates from the RAD.

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What’s on?

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Higher education

Assistant Teacher Award Tutor Training

Wednesday 28 January 2026 – Friday 31 July 2026

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Australia, United Kingdom

Online

£365

INSPIRINGTHEWORLDTO DANCE

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

Registrations are now open for INSPIRE 2026

Find a teacher, dance classes, and workshops

Study dance teaching with the Royal Academy of Dance

Teaching with the Royal Academy of Dance

Dance exams

Become an RAD member

Become a member and access a world of benefits

Members’ Conference 2026

What’s on?

Where past legends meet future pioneers.

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