RAD | Teach with the RAD

Teach with the RAD

Whether you’re a dance teacher, a choreographer, or working in the wider dance industry, we offer a variety of activities to suit you. From webinars to in-person workshops for RAD teachers, to longer events that allow you to network with other dance professionals, we can help you develop the knowledge and skills you need to thrive in your career.

We offer multiple syllabi to teach the next generation of dancers. Take a look below and click to learn more about the different styles available for you to teach your students.

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RAD Ballet

Core to every dancer’s classical training, our ballet syllabus upholds the highest teaching standards around the world.

Silver Swans

Ballet classes for the over 55s. Discover how to qualify to deliver classes and become a Silver Swans licensee.

Rambert Grades

Rambert Grades

A great new opportunity for RAD members to expand their dance offering through this progressive and inclusive contemporary syllabus.

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Benesh Notation

Find out about Benesh Movement Notation, its use, and how you can incorporate it into your teaching.

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Become an RAD Registered Teacher

A globally recognised standard of teaching

With four different pathways to help you gain RAD Registered Teacher Status (RTS), join today and access a world of teaching support.

Exam information for teachers

Preparing and entering students for RAD exams is one of the main aspects of teaching with us. Find out everything you need to know as a teacher.

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Become an Examiner

We have a panel of over 200 examiners across 25 countries. They undergo a demanding selection process followed by further training and quality assurance. This includes regular seminars for standardisation, learning new work, and discussions on a wide range of topics including unconscious bias, data protection, safeguarding, and new technologies.

Dance Gazette

Dive into the captivating world of dance as we bring you enlightening articles, behind-the-scenes interviews, and invaluable resources, all designed to take your dance journey to new heights.

With Dance Gazette, you’ll gain insider knowledge of the latest trends, cutting-edge techniques, and inspiring stories from top dancers around the world. Immerse yourself in an exciting spectrum of articles by world-renowned choreographers, dancers, and educators. You’ll also unlock a wealth of knowledge that is guaranteed to refine your technique, broaden your horizons, and deepen your understanding of dance as an art form.

Embark on a journey of inspiration, knowledge, and artistic growth with Dance Gazette, our members’ magazine.

Become an RAD member

Become a member and access a world of benefits

Join our worldwide community of people connected through their passion for dance.

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Safeguarding at the RAD

We have clear guidelines and procedures for preventing and addressing any potential risks or concerns related to the welfare of dancers.

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Bursaries

We are committed to breaking down barriers to dance and are excited to launch brand new bursaries allowing students to take a class, an exam, or even compete at the prestigious Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition.

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Make a donation

We are an independent educational charity and do not receive regular government funding, so every penny we make goes back into the work we do, which includes our cultural engagement plans with our diverse communities.