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Artistic Director’s Circle

The Artistic Director’s Circle is a group of our closest supporters, invested in funding the next stage of the RAD and helping to nurture the global future of Ballet and Dance.

Alexander Campbell is the Artistic Director of the RAD, he creatively guides and maintains the syllabus and upholds global standards for training.

Alexander promotes our mission to inspire the world to dance by developing programmes to open up dance to new communities around the world.

Support us through the Artistic Director’s Circle and play a vital role in the future of the RAD.

In appreciation of your philanthropy, you’ll be invited to a selection of bespoke events throughout the year.

Patron’s Circle

The Patrons’ Circle is a community of supporters who share a passion for dance and further the work of RAD with philanthropic support.

These include:

• ‘Sparkling Conversations’ with RAD alumni from around the world, including dancers, choreographers, and artistic directors.
• Invitations to the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Award Medal presentation (recent recipients include The Royal Ballet, Sir Matthew Bourne OBE, and Carlos Acosta).
• ‘Spotlight on the Library and Archive’ events.
• Invitations to private receptions; and studio rehearsals.
• An annual subscription to the RAD’s magazine, Dance Gazette.
• A 20% discount at the RAD shop.
• Acknowledgement on our donor board at Royal Academy of Dance headquarters.

The series of events is generously sponsored and scented by Diptique.

Levels of support

The Patron’s Circle has three levels of giving opportunities: Silver, Sapphire and Diamond, named after the Fairies in The Sleeping Beauty.

• Silver £3,000
• Sapphire £5,000
• Diamond £10,000

“It’s a privilege and delight to be appointed Honorary Patron of the Royal Academy of Dance’s Patrons’ Circle. I hope you will join me in supporting such an incredible organisation with a wonderful history and a fantastic vision for the future.”
Lady Dorfman, Honorary Patron, Royal Academy of Dance

Name a Seat

Support the RAD by naming a seat in the Aud Jebsen Studio Theatre, name it after your dance school, an inspirational teacher, or a loved one.

Sponsorship

Throughout the year, we offer sponsorship opportunities for major events, such as The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition. Keep an eye out for these events or contact us at marketing@rad.org.uk

Leadership training

Let us plan a day full of fun activities for your staff or add one of our training programmes that combines skills in business and dance. Our new Leadership Training programme aims to strengthen and develop professional individuals through movement.

Venue hire

Whether you are looking for the perfect stage for your next performance or hosting a corporate function, hire us for your next event.

Advertise with us

We offer various opportunities to advertise with us at events and across various functions of our organisation. For more information, download our Media Pack, or contact us at marketing@rad.org.uk.

The RAD has been inspiring future generations of dancers for over a century. We believe that dance has the power to change the world. It is more than just an art form – it is a force that can unite people from all walks of life.

Our mission is to promote the art of dance and ensure its development through diverse and inclusive dance education and training programmes across the world, nurturing creativity, innovation, artistry and excellence. We are incredibly grateful for the generous support of Trusts and Foundations, who support our mission and help us to increase our impact around the UK and the world.

RADiate

RADiate provides subsidised dance classes to children on the autism spectrum, including children with moderate to severe and complex learning difficulties, and those who are non-verbal.

Step into Dance

The largest inclusive dance programme in the UK, Step Into Dance reaches over six thousand secondary school students annually across London and Essex to offer regular dance classes.

RAD Archives

The RAD Archive is an important record of the evolution of ballet and dance from the 20th century to today, containing over 100,000 items.

At the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), we have been teaching the world to dance for over one hundred years. Every day, all around the world, people learn to dance with us and experience the joy and inspiration that dance brings into their lives.

Our work takes us into diverse communities everywhere, offering opportunities to dance and sharing the benefits and wellbeing that come with it. We empower people through dance education and enjoyment at every stage of their lives and, as one of the most influential dance education and training organisations in the world, we are proud of our history and excited about our future.

A quarter of a million students also take our ballet exams every year in over 86 countries. Because of all this, RAD has a special place, and makes a real positive difference, in so many people’s lives.

If you’d like to help ensure that the RAD can continue to shape the future of dance, we’d very much like you to consider leaving a gift to us in your will. Of course, you need to look after your loved ones first, but anything you can give will support our work around the world, both in the studio and in the community.

We are truly grateful for every act of generosity. Your gift today will ensure that future generations of people, young and old, can experience the joys of dance.

“Leaving a legacy to the Royal Academy of Dance would mean so much and have a real, lasting impact. Our work takes the benefits and joys of dance into diverse communities to materially affect lives and wellbeing, and your generosity will allow us to reach so many more people.”
Dame Darcey Bussell, President of the Royal Academy of Dance