For parents

We offer a RADiate class at the RAD dance school headquarters in Battersea where students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities can discover the benefits of dance in a weekly 45-minute session.

RADiate class. Photo: Elliott Franks

These sessions are non-syllabus-based creative dance classes, which aim to engage and inspire students through sensory props and a playful approach to movement.

Class 1:
Day: Tuesdays (during term time)
Time: 4:15-5:15pm

Class 2:
Day: Tuesdays (during term time)
Time: 5:20-6:20pm

Class 3:
Day: Wednesdays (during term time)
Time: 5:35-6:35pm

Address: Royal Academy of Dance, 188 York Road, London SW11 3JZ.
Cost: £3.50 per session

Expression of interest

If you are interested in your child joining one of our RADiate session at our headquarters, please complete our RADiate HQ Registration of Interest Form, and email this to danceschool@rad.org.uk.

Find out more about how the project runs in mainstream and SEN Primary Schools, including our FAQ’s, or get in touch by email RADiate@rad.org.uk.

Parents’ feedback

“These classes are an enjoyable and essential part of our son’s week. He so looks forward to the classes ensuring he tells everyone at school before coming.”

“The classes have helped with his concentration and also with following more than one command at a time.”

“His coordination and muscle tone seems to be improving, along with his ability to listen and to carry out complex instructions.”

“[They] made great strides in managing their behaviour for themselves as well as becoming more confident in their ability to complete tasks. This was in conjunction with the improvements the students made in regards to their fine and gross motor skills, memory retention, and developing social skills.” Ciara McCooey, BABE Student and RADiate Class Assistant