RAD Membership

Be part of a growing global community of people who are passionate about dance and network with other like-minded individuals to influence the future of dance. With members in different countries you will hear about the experiences of fellow members from across the globe through our exclusive Members’ Area.

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Are you passionate about dance? Become an RAD member and join our community of dance students and teachers. Explore our range of membership categories below, with our reduced rates and rolling membership you can join at any time.

We offer five types of membership, RAD MemberRAD Member PlusRAD Registered Teacher membershipRAD Teacher (inactive) membership and Faculty of Education Student Membership.

RAD Member

For students who have taken or are working towards a graded RAD examination, or for those who are interested in the RAD and the work we do.
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RAD Member Plus

For students who have taken the next step in their RAD examination journey at vocational level and for returning students that want to keep supporting our work.
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RAD Registered Teacher membership

Join the RAD’s worldwide network of qualified dance teachers and become part of a professional, international community.
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RAD Teacher (Inactive) membership

As an RAD Teacher you will stay connected to the RAD, receiving a selection of benefits that will help support you whilst you take a permanent or temporary break from dance teaching of one year or more.
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Faculty of Education Student Member

If you’re studying on an RAD Faculty of Education programme, then you’re entitled to free Student Membership for the duration of your studies. Plus, you can upgrade to an RAD Member Plus at a reduced rate.
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Current Members

If you’re a current member, go to the Members’ Area to access your benefits.
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How is RAD Membership supporting you?

We recognise the significant impact the pandemic and the unfolding cost of living crisis has had on our global dancing community. Therefore in response to this, we have ensured that our 2022/23 membership fees remain below pre-pandemic projections.

Our membership team are ready to discuss other ways that we can support you, contact membership@rad.org.uk.

Name a seat

A unique opportunity for you to contribute to our history and to become part of the fabric of the new building.
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Dance Gazette

Dance Gazette is our highly-respected international dance publication, published three times a year and produced as part of our mission to promote knowledge, understanding and practice of dance.
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Silver Swans

Our Silver Swans initiative has been specially developed for older learners. Find out where to find a class or how to become a Silver Swans Licensee.
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Feedback & complaints

Do you have feedback or wish to make a complaint about any area of our work?
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