Teach with the RAD
We’ll help you enhance your dance teaching with our workshops, events, and CPD courses
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.
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About teaching with the RAD
Dance teachers play a crucial role in shaping both their students’ technical abilities and their passion for the art. Their influence extends beyond the studio, creating a ripple effect that reaches far into the future. As they impart knowledge, discipline, and creativity, their students carry these lessons with them, often becoming the next generation of dancers and teachers themselves.
This cycle of learning and teaching ensures that dance continues to evolve and thrive, with each generation building upon the foundations laid by their mentors.
RAD teachers leave a lasting legacy that impacts not just individuals, but the entire dance community.
Syllabi and programmes available through the RAD
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.
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
A great new opportunity for RAD members to expand their dance offering through this progressive and inclusive contemporary syllabus.
Benesh Notation
Find out about Benesh Movement Notation, its use, and how you can incorporate it into your teaching.
Develop your skills through RAD CPD
We are committed to producing the best teachers in the world, and CPD shows that you are up to date on dance teaching practice, legislation, and health and personal wellbeing.
Whether or not you are an RAD Teacher, we offer a wide range of CPD sessions available to attend in person and online.
Events
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A Celebration of Male Dancers in Paintings
Wednesday 15 January 2025 – Sunday 11 May 2025
Monday – Friday 9am – 7pm
Saturday – Sunday 9am – 5.30pmFree
A Celebration of Male Dancers in Paintings
Wednesday 15 January 2025 – Sunday 11 May 2025
Monday – Friday 9am – 7pm
Saturday – Sunday 9am – 5.30pm
Free
Advanced 1 and Advanced 2: Focus on Variations (Female) Live Stream CPD Course
Monday 20 January 2025 – Tuesday 21 January 2025
11.30am – 2.30pm EST
Members $170 USD
Non-members $188 USD
Summer CPD 2025
Tuesday 21 January 2025 – Wednesday 22 January 2025
AEDT (Sydney time)
In-person one full day:
Members $260AUD
Non-members $390AUD
Online 2-hour session:
Members $90AUD
Non-members $130AUD
Online 1-hour session:
Members $45AUD
Non-members $65AUD
Grades 1 – 6 revision livestream courses
Friday 24 January 2025 – Wednesday 11 June 2025
9.30am – 12.30pm MEZ
Grades 1-5, price per Grade: Members € 51 | CHF 56
Non-members € 61 | CHF 66
Grade 6: Members € 112 | CHF 128
Non-members: € 122 | CHF 138
Mental skill strategies to support students with performance and audition anxiety
Friday 24 January 2025
11am-12pm GMT
Members free
Non-members £6
Syllabus Strategies: Focus on Advanced 1 and 2 (Female) CPD Course
Sunday 2 February 2025
10am – 5pm GMT
Members £112 | €132 | $143
Non-members £156 | €184 | $199
Pointe Work: From Beginners and Beyond CPD Workshop
Sunday 2 February 2025
10am – 5pm GMT
Members £137 | €161 | $175
Non-Members £193 | €227 | $246
Foundations and Progressions of Classical Ballet Technique: Content
Monday 3 February 2025
10am – 1pm GMT
Members: £71 | €84 | $90
Non-Members: £99 | €117 | $126
How to support a parent who dances CPD Webinar
Tuesday 4 February 2025
10.30am – 11.30am GMT
Members £20 | €24 | $25
Non-members £26 | €31 | $33
Grades 1-3: Focus on Character Live Stream CPD Course
Tuesday 4 February 2025 – Wednesday 5 February 2025
4 February 9.30am – 12.30pm GMT
5 February 9.30am – 12.45pm GMT
Members £112 | €132 | $143 | ₹12,336
Non-members £156 | €184 | $199 | ₹17,182
CPD Addressing Reduced Facility in Adolescents (Online)
Friday 7 February 2025
11am – 12pm AEDT
Members $45 AUD
Non-members $65 AUD
Introduction to Intermediate Foundation (Male and Female Set Exercises) Live Stream CPD Course
Sunday 9 February 2025 – Monday 10 February 2025
9am – 12pm GMT each day
OR
1pm – 4pm GMT each day
Members £112 | €132 | $143
Non-members £156 | €184 | $199
Introduction to Intermediate (Male and Female Set Exercises) Live Stream CPD Course
Tuesday 11 February 2025 – Wednesday 12 February 2025
9am – 12pm GMT each day
OR
1pm – 4pm GMT each day
Members £112 | €132 | $143
Non-members £156 | €184 | $199
Advanced Foundation (Male and Female): Focus on Variations Live Stream CPD Course
Thursday 13 February 2025 – Friday 14 February 2025
9am – 12pm GMT each day
OR
1pm – 4pm GMT each day
Members £112 | €132 | $143
Non-members £156 | €184 | $199
Schutz von Kindern und vulnerablen Personen
Thursday 13 February 2025
9am – 12pm MEZ
Mitglieder € 17 | CHF 18
Advanced 1 and 2 (Female): Focus on Variations Live Stream CPD Course
Sunday 16 February 2025 – Monday 17 February 2025
9am – 12pm GMT each day
OR
1pm – 4pm GMT each day
Members £112 | €132 | $143
Non-members £156 | €184 | $199
Silver Swans® Workshop
Sunday 16 February 2025
10.30am – 5.30pm GMT
Members £180 | €212 | $229
Non-members £200 | €235 | $255
Silver Swans®: Barre and Centre CPD Workshop
Monday 17 February 2025
10.30am – 1.30pm GMT
Silver Swans Licensees £53 | €62 | $68
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