Why become a member of RAD?

Whether you are a dancer, notator, dance professional, student or simply passionate about the art form, membership of the Academy can enhance your enjoyment of dance. Membership of the Royal Academy of Dance affirms professional standing and offers support, training and advice to over 13,000 members, in 79 countries worldwide.

The Academy aims to support its Members, be it through the knowledge, support and technical expertise of its highly qualified staff or the social inter+action of likeminded enthusiasts at RAD conferences, workshops, training courses or summer schools.

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Types of membership

We offer both Membership and subscription categories to cater for everyone. For details of the different opportunities please click on the relevant links below.

Affiliate Membership
Affiliate Membership is designed for students of dance, who wish to benefit from the support, knowledge and expertise of the Academy. Find out more

Full Membership
Full Membership of the Academy is designed for dance professionals. Find out more

Registered Teacher

To become a Registered Teacher students must have graduated from a course at the Faculty of Education, endorsed by the Royal Academy of Dance.

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Teachers Recognised by Mutual Agreement

As part of an agreement between the RAD and IDTA, Associate Members of the IDTA, qualified in one of the four core Theatre Branch subjects can apply for membership of the RAD under the special category of teacher recognised by mutual agreement

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Friends of the Academy
If you are passionate about dance and wish to support and share in its future you can become a Friend of the Academy or a Corporate Subscriber