Support dance as a Friend of the RAD

The RAD is pleased to introduce a new way to support us, starting at just £5 a month. As a dance charity, we empower people around the world through dance education. To continue this important work, we rely on the generosity of people like you. Our new Friends scheme means you will help ensure our rich and worthwhile legacy continues.
With our new Friends scheme, you can get access to regular newsletters, exclusive publications and an annual impact report. You will also receive discounts to thank you for helping us share the joy of dance and create opportunities for those who need them the most.
As a Friend, there are so many ways in which your support can help us to:
- Keep dance accessible - your contribution helps open the studio doors to young people who might otherwise never have the chance to dance,
- Nurture emerging talent - Friends play a vital role in funding scholarships, training opportunities, and programmes that shape the next generation of dancers and educators,
- Protect a global cultural legacy - our standards and syllabi are recognised worldwide. Your support helps preserve this heritage while empowering the Academy to innovate for the future, and
- Strengthen communities - dance builds confidence, connection, and wellbeing. Friends help the RAD deliver outreach initiatives that bring these benefits to communities across the globe.
Find out more about joining our Friends scheme and help shape the future of dance.




