Join us - become an RAD Registered Teacher from as little as £123/€185 per year

Eligibility criteria:
• Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies (CBTS)
• Professional Dancer’s Teaching Diploma (PDTD)
• BA (Hons) Dance Education
• BA (Hons) Ballet Education (Level 3)
• Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance (LRAD)
• Teaching Certificate Programme (TCP)
• Enrol into one of our Faculty of Education programme of study

Benefits include:
• Exclusive right to use the initials RAD RTS after your name and promote yourself under the RAD brand using the specifically commissioned collective mark
• Eligibility to register your school and enter candidates for examinations in our renowned Graded and Vocational Graded Examinations in Dance syllabi
• Opportunity to be included in online listings of local teachers available to the public
• Access to RAD branded promotional materials, advice and guidance for managing your own business. Teachers residing in the UK and Ireland can access our online resource Marketing Tools for Teachers
• Eligible to apply to become an Associate of the Royal Academy of Dance and use the letters ARAD after your name (T&Cs apply)
• Eligible to participate in the Annual General Meeting by voting in person, online or by proxy (T&Cs apply)
• JobSearch International™ (monthly e-publication with dance vacancies, schools for sale and hire, job seekers)
• 30% off the recommended retail price on any FREED uniform wear
• 10% RAD shop discount
• Members' Insurance Scheme: preferential rates on public liability packages, business and personal insurance via Gallagher Heath Insurance Services which is a trading name of Heath Lambert Limited (UK and selected countries)
• Dance Gazette (3 issues per year)
• Focus on Members (UK and Ireland only, 3 issues per year)
• Focus on Exams (3 issues per year) 
• Monthly e-news bulletins
• Priority booking and discounts for selected International events
• Discounts for selected international courses
• Preferential rates for studio and room bookings
• Exclusive access to online Members’ Area
• On-going support and advice from your dedicated Membership Team

For more details on these exclusive membership benefits, please see the related links.

The responsibilities of RAD Registered Teacher are:
• To hold membership of the Academy
• To uphold the Code of Conduct and Professional Practice for teachers registered with the Royal Academy of Dance
• To uphold standards of good practice
• To maintain the Academy's artistic and professional standards

Continuing Professional Development
RAD Continuing Professional Development (CPD) gives you the opportunity to develop your creative, teaching and business skills. By participating in CPD you will be able to demonstrate that that you are up-to-date with current ideas on teaching, your commitment to the dance profession and help your students reach their full potential. From 1 July 2013 it will be compulsory for teachers registered with the RAD to engage in CPD, in order to retain their Registered Teacher status. Find out more...

The RAD recommends:
As best practice, the RAD recommends that its teachers apply for an Enhanced Disclosure (or equivalent) with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Disclosure Scotland or other equivalent international body every three years.

Apply to become a RAD Registered Teacher

If you require assistance or you have any questions, contact the Membership Team via membership@rad.org.uk or telephone +44 (0)20 7326 8065/8022/8038.

New RAD Registered Teachers residing in the UK and Ireland are required to pay a compulsory one-off fee of £14.40 including VAT, in addition to their first teaching membership subscription for access to Marketing Tools for Teachers.