Women blazing a trail
A great many people have played a part in the history of the RAD, but it’s the names of some of the most inspirational women from our past that still resonate. The names of Genée, Karsavina, Bedell’s and Cormani ring out from our very foundation, and others such as de Valois, Fonteyn, Sibley and Bussell shaped the organisation as it grew into the world leader that it is today.
Here we look back at the RAD’s founders and see why they were trailblazers of their time. We’ll also be featuring a series of articles on just some of the women who have contributed to both the RAD and to the wider world of dance.
10 mighty women who shaped the RAD
A list of some of the hugely influential women from the history of the RAD.
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From the Dance Gazette
Looking for leaders
Heading a ballet company isn't easy. Mess it up and the end can be brutal. Sarah Crompton meets directors who have stayed the course, and…
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The buck stops here
Dance Gazette celebrates dancing women as leaders, creators, role models. Anna Winter meets three inspirational women. A century since the first British women got the vote,…
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Fonteyn Icon
Ballerina assoluta, fashion heroine and RAD President, Margot Fonteyn was the ultimate ballet icon. Anna Winter traces her unique impact on dance. Margot Fonteyn at…
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National treasure
As Karen Kain receives the RAD's most prestigious award, she tells David Jays that her stellar career happened almost by accident. Karen Kain. Photo: Karolina…
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