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Welcome to the Music Department, part of the Academy's Artistic Department

Music is an integral part of dance, and a vital component of the Academy's work. The Royal Academy of Dance is committed to the pursuit of musical excellence in dance performance, dance teaching and dance accompaniment.


Information about music from the Royal Academy of Dance

Royal Academy of Dance Music Policy
A statement about our core values with regard to music and dance in education and training.

Music Factsheets
Nearly 30 pages of information about music-related topics for both musicians and dance teachers. Subjects include playing for ballet classes & examinations; a guide to pianos and keyboards and music, dance & copyright. Downloadable in PDF format separately or as en entire booklet.

Music for Competitions
Specialist information about the music for the Genée International Ballet Competition and Fonteyn Nureyev Young Dancers Competition 2008.

The Music Department of the Royal Academy of Dance
An overview of the activities of the Music Department.

Music from the RAD Shop

Find printed music products

Find recorded music products

 

Arriving

Now on Sale from RAD Enterprises: Studio Series 4.

Sheet Music for the Fonteyn Nureyev Young Dancers Competition now on sale.

Music Factsheet news:

October 11th 2007:

Music Factsheet No. 11 'Music, Copyright & The Dance Teacher' has been revised to include new information about the MCPS Limited Manufacture licence. Click here to view the Music Factsheets.