Teaching with the RAD
We’ll help you become the best dance teacher that you can be with our programmes, classes, and CPD courses.
Whether you’re a dance teacher, a choreographer, or working in the wider dance industry, we offer a variety of activities to suit you. From webinars to in-person workshops, to longer events that allow you to network with other dance professionals, we can help you develop the knowledge and skills you to thrive in your career.
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About dance teaching
Dance teachers play a crucial role in shaping both their students’ technical abilities and their passion for the art. Their influence extends beyond the studio, creating a ripple effect that reaches far into the future. As they impart knowledge, discipline, and creativity, their students carry these lessons with them, often becoming the next generation of dancers and teachers themselves.
This cycle of learning and teaching ensures that dance continues to evolve and thrive, with each generation building upon the foundations laid by their mentors.
Dance teachers leave a lasting legacy that impacts not just individuals, but the entire dance community.
Syllabi and programmes available through the RAD
We offer multiple syllabi to teach the next generation of dancers. Take a look below and click to learn more about the different styles available for you to teach your students.
RAD Ballet
Core to every dancer’s classical training, our ballet syllabus upholds the highest teaching standards around the world.
Silver Swans
Ballet classes for the over 55s. Find a teacher near you, or discover how to qualify to deliver classes.
Rambert Grades
A great new opportunity for RAD members to expand their dance offering through this progressive and inclusive contemporary syllabus.
Develop your skills through RAD CPD
We are committed to producing the best teachers in the world, and CPD shows that you are up to date on dance teaching practice, legislation, and health and personal wellbeing.
Whether or not you are an RAD member, we offer a wide range of CPD sessions available to attend in person and online.
Events
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RAD Summer School Vocational Course
Monday 13 January 2025 – Saturday 18 January 2025
8.30am – 4pm NZT
Members $625 NZD
Non-members $680 NZD
RAD Summer School Vocational Course
Monday 13 January 2025 – Saturday 18 January 2025
8.30am – 4pm NZT
Members $625 NZD
Non-members $680 NZD
Advanced 1 and Advanced 2: Focus on variations (female) livestream CPD course
Monday 20 January 2025 – Tuesday 21 January 2025
11.30am – 2.30pm EST
Members $170 USD
Non-members $188 USD
Summer CPD 2025
Tuesday 21 January 2025 – Wednesday 22 January 2025
AEDT (Sydney time)
In-person one full day:
Members $260AUD
Non-members $390AUD
Online 2-hour session:
Members $90AUD
Non-members $130AUD
Online 1-hour session:
Members $45AUD
Non-members $65AUD
Grades 1 – 6 revision livestream courses
Friday 24 January 2025 – Wednesday 11 June 2025
9.30am – 12.30pm MEZ
Grades 1-5, price per Grade: Members € 51 | CHF 56
Non-members € 61 | CHF 66
Grade 6: Members € 112 | CHF 128
Non-members: € 122 | CHF 138
How to support a parent who dances CPD Webinar
Tuesday 4 February 2025
10.30am – 11.30am GMT
Members £20 | €24 | $25
Non-members £26 | €31 | $33
Grades 1-3: Focus on character livestream CPD course
Tuesday 4 February 2025 – Wednesday 5 February 2025
4 February 9.30am – 12.30pm GMT
5 February 9.30am – 12.45pm GMT
Members £112 | €132 | $143 | ₹12,336
Non-members £156 | €184 | $199 | ₹17,182
CPD Addressing Reduced Facility in Adolescents (Online)
Friday 7 February 2025
11am – 12pm AEDT
Members $45 AUD
Non-members $65 AUD
Introduction to Intermediate Foundation (male and female set exercises) livestream CPD course
Sunday 9 February 2025 – Monday 10 February 2025
9am – 12pm GMT each day
OR
1pm – 4pm GMT each day
Members £112 | €132 | $143
Non-members £156 | €184 | $199
Introduction to Intermediate (male and female set exercises) livestream CPD course
Tuesday 11 February 2025 – Wednesday 12 February 2025
9am – 12pm GMT each day
OR
1pm – 4pm GMT each day
Members £112 | €132 | $143
Non-members £156 | €184 | $199
Advanced Foundation (male and female): Focus on variations livestream CPD course
Thursday 13 February 2025 – Friday 14 February 2025
9am – 12pm GMT each day
OR
1pm – 4pm GMT each day
Members £112 | €132 | $143
Non-members £156 | €184 | $199
Advanced 1 and 2 (female): Focus on variations livestream CPD course
Sunday 16 February 2025 – Monday 17 February 2025
9am – 12pm GMT each day
OR
1pm – 4pm GMT each day
Members £112 | €132 | $143
Non-members £156 | €184 | $199
Curso CPD “Introducción a Intermediate” en livestream
Tuesday 18 February 2025 – Wednesday 19 February 2025
9am – 1.30pm CET
Members: £168 | €198 | $214 USD
Non-members: £234 | €275 | $298 USD
Female Health in Dance
Wednesday 26 February 2025
10am – 12pm MEZ
Members €41 | CHF 46
Non-members €51 | CHF 56
Developing community in the dance class CPD interactive webinar
Tuesday 4 March 2025
9.30am – 11am GMT
Members £24 | €28 | $31
Non-members £27 | €32 | $34
CPD Enhancing Teaching Practice Language: Mindset and motivational climates (Online)
Thursday 13 March 2025
10am – 12pm AEDT
Members $90 AUD
Non-members $130 AUD
CPD Fuelling the Dancer (Online)
Friday 21 March 2025
10am – 11am AEDT
Members $45 AUD Non-members $65 AUD
Flexibility for Dance: for varying ages and abilities CPD Course
Friday 4 April 2025
9am – 4pm HKT
Members HK$1100 Non-members HK$1420
Advanced Foundation: Focus on Variations (Female) CPD Course
Thursday 17 April 2025
9.30am – 12.30pm HKT
Members HK$550
Non-members HK$710
Syllabus Strategies: Focus on Grades 4-5 CPD Course
Friday 18 April 2025
9.30am – 4pm HKT
Members HK$1100
Non-members HK$1420
Creative Approaches in Teaching Character Work: Russian, Ukrainian and Hungarian Styles (Grades 1-4) CPD Course
Saturday 19 April 2025
9.30 am – 4pm
Members HK$1100
Non-members HK$1420
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