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We are the Royal Academy of Dance, a world leader in dance education and training.
We’ve been teaching the world to dance for over 100 years and believe passionately in its power to transform lives. Through an international network of dance teachers, we support and connect a global community of more than 400,000 students, and dancers of all ages and abilities, in more than 80 countries.
Membership
Be part of a growing global community of people who are passionate about dance and network with other like-minded individuals to influence the future of dance.
Membership
Summer School 2025 - Boys Repertoire Class
Register now for a Boys Repertoire class with RAD Artistic Director Alexander Campbell.
Summer School 2025 - Boys Repertoire Class
Certificate in Dance Teaching (Ballet)
Thinking about a career as a Ballet Teacher?
Our new certificate programme* enables you to specialise in the teaching of ballet and gain a teaching qualification.
Certificate in Dance Teaching (Ballet)
CPD Courses for Teachers
Develop your creative, teaching and business skills with our Continuing Professional Development courses and be at the forefront of dance education. Invest in your career.
CPD Courses for Teachers
Latest News
10 Sep '24
10 Sep '24
INSPIRE Award winners 2024
On Sunday, September 8th, the 14+ Dance Scholarship Foundation's biennial event, INSPIRE, celebrated the exceptional talent of 33 dancers from across the country. With over $21,000 in scholarships on offer,…
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17 Aug '24
17 Aug '24
RAD Icon Rowena Jackson Chatfield MBE 1926 - 2024
Rowena Jackson Chatfield MBE, 1926 - 2024 Rowena Jackson Chatfield MBE, a celebrated figure in the world of dance and a pioneering talent from New…
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14 Aug '24
14 Aug '24
INSPIRE 14+ Alumnus: Miquel Herrera - Alexander Grant Award 2020
INSPIRE Alumnus : Miguel Herrera 2020 We recently caught up with Alexander Grant Award Winner Miguel Herrera to see what he has been up to…
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8 Jul '24
8 Jul '24
Exciting Tiaho Collaboration Announcement
RAD National Director Bronwyn Williams and WIDance Artistic Director Sumara Fraser met in late June to sign an MOU, marking the beginning of an inspiring…
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20 Jun '24
20 Jun '24
Historic Profile of Dance Teachers in New Zealand
Who inspired you to Dance? We have all had inspiring teachers spark the passion for dance in us. We are Interested to hear who sparked…
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8 May '24
8 May '24
Queen Camilla is the new Patron of the Royal Academy of Dance
Queen Camilla is the RAD's third Royal Patron The Queen served as Vice-Patron alongside the late Queen Elizabeth II, who was Patron until her passing…
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Looking for an RAD Teacher?
Our mission is to inspire the world to dance, and to help achieve this, we’ve developed a global register of RAD teachers as a great resource to help you locate a professional dance teacher.
You can search to find out whether a dance teacher is registered with us – only those who meet our professional standards and training requirements are RAD registered. Find out more:
Register of Teachers
Silver Swans
Specially designed for older learners, Silver Swans® ballet classes will help improve your mobility, posture, co-ordination and energy levels.
Silver Swans