Search Member login Donate Shop
RAD faculty and staff for students learning about dance teaching

RAD | Study dance

Study dance

We are a world leader in dance teacher training and have been supporting aspiring teachers for over a century

RAD dance education

Our dance education programmes

If you want to study dance, we have a portfolio of university-validated degrees and RAD Awards designed to meet your aspirations as a dance teacher.

View the 25/26 prospectus →

6

6 programmes are available, ranging from undergraduate to honours and postgraduate

1000

Over 1000 students have studied with us over the past 5 years

15

Students of 15 different nationalities are enrolled in our courses

100

We’ve been training the next generation of dance teachers for over 100 years

two dancers at the RAD Faculty of Education open day

Explore our dance teacher training options

We host open days, experience days, and webinars to help you find out more about our programmes to study dance. Our regular onsite events in London let you meet our staff and students and tour our amazing facilities where you will learn to teach dance. If you can’t travel to London, why not join one of our online information webinars?

Learn more

Study dance onsite or by distance learning

Students come from far and wide to study dance at our headquarters in London. We also offer many distance learning programmes letting you study online and be a part of our community, wherever you are in the world.

Study online

Start studying dance with us

Apply now →

Widening access to study dance

We want to open up opportunities to learn to teach dance. Along with flexible, part-time study, we offer a foundation module for students without the equivalent A Levels, part-time access routes to Registered Teacher Status, and an Assistant Teacher Award for 14 to 18-year-olds. We also offer bursaries for some of our programmes to help you study dance. Find out more below.

a student smiling during the dance at the RAD

Foundation Module

The Foundation Module is available for applicants who reside in countries that do not have the equivalent of A-Levels and allows students to meet the criteria for undergraduate access to the BA (Hons) Ballet Education and BA (Hons) Dance Education programmes of study.

Learn more →

Assistant Teacher Award

The Assistant Teacher Award is aimed at 14–18-year-old dance students wishing to take their first steps towards a career in dance teaching. 

Learn more →

Bursaries

We are committed to providing support to students who wish to develop their skills and knowledge by beginning or continuing with existing studies. The limited bursaries and hardship funds that we have available will assist those most in need, to ensure the widest participation of students in our programmes.

Learn more →
a group of students attending RAD dance teacher training

Access routes to Registered Teacher Status

RAD Registered Teacher Status (RTS) opens the door to a range of benefits designed to take your teaching to the next level, bringing recognition wherever you are in the world.

Learn more

Student accommodation

While we don’t offer accommodation at RAD headquarters, we have partnered with urbanest. They provide purpose-built student accommodation in Battersea, overlooking the Thames, with easy access to central London and the RAD.

See accommodation options

accommodation for RAD dance teacher training students
two graduates at the graduation after completing dance teaching qualifications with the RAD

Graduation

Our annual RAD Graduation Day completes your dance education journey. This is a wonderful celebration to share with friends, family, and fellow students.

More details on ceremony timings, tickets and dress code will be available in April 2025.

Show your support by sharing your well wishes across social media using the hashtag #ProudToBeRAD.

“The guidance and support from teachers has been vital to my growth and equipped me with the tools and confidence to follow in their footsteps.”

a student smiling in a dance at the RAD

Other links you may find useful

Quality assurance and compliance →
Fees and Funding →
Need help? Email us →

Events

You may also be interested in…

See all upcoming workshops & events →

RAD alternative flourish

Visit the RAD shop

From books to keepsakes, uniforms to
bags, we’ve got everything you need.
All created for dancing and
designed for life. Student Members
also receive a 10% discount.

Shop now →
Learning Benesh movement notation

Benesh International

Benesh Moverment Notation is a notation system for documenting human movement, predominantly used in the documentation and reconstruction of dance pieces. Find out more about our courses and qualifications in BMN.

Learn more →
three students dancing in RAD headquarters studio

RAD Students get free membership

We provide complimentary RAD membership to our students, offering access to resources and information to aid your dance teaching studies.

Learn more →

You may also be interested in…

two dance eduation trainees studying in RAD headquarters Studio

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

As an RAD Registered Teacher, you are required to complete a certain amount of CPD hours each year to refresh, nurture, and grow your teaching abilities.

Learn more →
dancers hugging after a competition

Bursaries

We are committed to breaking down barriers to dance and are excited to be able to offer new bursaries. Whether you want to take a class, or an exam, or compete at the prestigious Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition, we have a bursary to support you.

Learn more →