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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.
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13 Sep '22
13 Sep '22
2022 14+ Dance Scholarship winners announced
What a fabulous weekend of dancing at the 14+ Dance Scholarship this weekend. On Sunday 11th September candidates came from all over New Zealand to…
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12 Sep '22
12 Sep '22
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years
Buckingham Palace have announced the news that Her Majesty has died at her Scottish residence of Balmoral Castle. Commenting on the news of her passing,…
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8 Sep '22
8 Sep '22
2020 14+ Dance Scholarship Winner Update - Asa Waller
2020 14+ Dance Scholarship winner update - Asa Waller Lovely to hear from Asa on what she has been up to since winning the 14+…
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24 Aug '22
24 Aug '22
Solo Seal Series
With the 2022 Solo Seal exam fast approaching we have reached out to some former candidates to ask them about their RAD Solo Seal experience.…
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24 Aug '22
24 Aug '22
14+ Dance Scholarship 2022- Tickets sold out
14+ Dance Scholarship 2022 We are pleased to announce that the 14+ Dance Scholarship 2022 will take place on Sunday 11 September at Te Whaea,…
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25 Jul '22
25 Jul '22
Solo Seal 2022 - Tickets now on sale
Solo Seal 2022 We are pleased to announce that Solo Seal will take place on Friday 09 September at Te Whaea, National Dance and Drama…
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