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RAD Membership

Be part of the largest global community of passionate teachers and students where members are supported with their studies and the growth of their businesses. Stay connected through your Members’ Area and access a range of exclusive RAD member-only benefits.

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RAD Member

Join like-minded students and connect with a global community as an RAD Member. We'd love you to join us if you are:
  • Working towards graded RAD examinations
  • Taking RAD or Silver Swans classes
  • Interested in the RAD and the work we do
From £28/€34*.
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RAD Member Plus

RAD Member Plus is for students who have taken the next step in their RAD examination journey at vocational level. You will qualify if you have:
  • Passed an RAD vocational exam
  • Enrolled on any RAD Programme of study
  • Intermediate Level Certificate in Benesh
From £47/€56*, eligibility criteria applies.
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RAD Registered Teacher

Our professional membership category for RAD qualified dance teachers. Take advantage of our international reputation and enjoy additional benefits including:
  • Inclusion on the Register of Teachers
  • Enter candidates for RAD exams
  • Register yourself as an RAD exam centre
From £164/€196, eligibility criteria applies.
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RAD Teacher

For RAD qualified teachers not currently working or working in other sectors, FoE graduates yet to start dance teaching, or retired teachers. You will:
  • Keep connected to the teaching profession
  • Access CPD courses and latest resources
  • Receive all e-newsletters and publications
From £47/€56*, eligibility criteria applies.
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*A reduced rate may be available to you, full details can be found at the point of application.

Membership benefits

All members get to enjoy the benefits shown above, while our RAD Member Plus, RAD Teacher and RAD Registered Teacher categories are given additional tiered benefits. This includes voting rights for the AGM, opportunities to enter scholarships and awards, and eligibility for substantial discounts on Vocational Graded Exam fees from Advanced Foundation upwards. For a comprehensive comparison of our membership categories, you can view our membership benefits table.

RAD Registered Teacher Eligibility

To apply as an RAD Registered Teacher, you should hold one of the following university-validated RAD awards, or meet eligibility via one of our accepted routes to RTS.
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Taking a trip or a tour around RAD HQ? Your membership gets you even more!

  • 20% discount in the RAD Café
  • 20% discount on room or studio bookings at RAD HQ
  • Access to the Wolfson Library and its specialist dance collection.

Life Membership

To gain Life Membership you must have held at least 42 years of full membership and passed your RAD Advanced 1 Vocational Graded Examination, previously known as Intermediate Major Examination. Life membership will commence following the completion of your 42nd year of full membership.
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