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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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Member's Day 2024
RAD Members’ Day is back on Sunday 21 April and we are bringing our global RAD community together to celebrate this special day
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Latest news
11 Apr '24
11 Apr '24
Benesh Movement Notation to train young dancers in Frederick Ashton’s repertoire
The Royal Academy of Dance's Benesh International has collaborated with The Frederick Ashton Foundation and Royal Ballet School on a new project where Ashton's choreographies…
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9 Apr '24
9 Apr '24
Silver Swans on ITV's This Morning!
Today, a group of our Silver Swans appeared on ITV's This Morning programme with RAD teacher, Raquel Ashton. Joining her for a demonstration and a…
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19 Mar '24
19 Mar '24
Young dancers to Step Around Town this spring
From 16 April – 9 May 2024, young people from across six London boroughs will participate in Step Around Town. Step Around Town is a…
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21 Feb '24
21 Feb '24
RAD Annual General Meeting 2024
Notice is hereby given that the 87th Annual General Meeting of the Royal Academy of Dance will be held on Sunday 21 April 2024. Time: The…
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21 Feb '24
21 Feb '24
Royal Academy of Dance announces Alexander Campbell as its new Artistic Director
Alexander joins the RAD in his first Artistic Director position since departing from The Royal Ballet. Today the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) announced Alexander…
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29 Jan '24
29 Jan '24
Young dancers from London took to the stage for Step into Dance’s Battle 2024
On Saturday 27 January 2024 young dancers from London participated in Battle, an energetic and dynamic hip-hop dance event organised by Step into Dance. Battle…
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Register of Teachers
Our global register of teachers is a great resource to help you locate a professional dance teacher.
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Benesh International
We support the dance profession by preserving choreographic copyright, training the next generation of choreologists, and supporting the Benesh Movement Notation community.
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Steps to Success
Your generosity can help us to change the future for more dancers in three simple steps...
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Rambert Grades
A great new opportunity for RAD members to expand their dance offering by accessing this progressive and inclusive contemporary dance syllabus.
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Hire our Studio Theatre
Whether you are looking for the perfect stage for your next performance or hosting a corporate function, hire us for your next event.
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Safeguarding
If you have any worries at all about your own wellbeing and safety, or that of a student, teacher, or a member of staff, you can find help and guidance on safeguarding here, along with information on who to contact.
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