Welcome to the Royal Academy of Dance
Royal Academy of Dance promotes knowledge, understanding and practice of dance internationally. We seek to accomplish our mission through promoting dance, educating and training students and teachers and providing examinations to reward achievement.
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Examinations Board
The RAD offers an internationally recognised portfolio of examinations and assessments which is designed to motivate and encourage students of all ages and levels of ability, through a systematic measurement of progress and attainment. Examinations are organised and administered by the RAD Examinations Board. Students may start with the Pre-School Dance curriculum, move up through Pre-Primary and Primary levels and then into eight Graded levels or six Vocational Graded levels. Students may move from the Graded pathway to the Vocational Graded pathway at an appropriate time; or they may study both pathways simultaneously.
Darcey Bussell becomes RAD President
World-renowned Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell CBE has been elected President of the Royal Academy of Dance, becoming only the fourth President in the organisation's 92 year history.
Darcey follows in the footsteps of Dame Antoinette Sibley who retired in April after 21 years in the role. She joins the RAD at a time of growth and increasing public interest in all forms of dance.
Darcey commented: "It is a privilege to be asked to be President of the Royal Academy of Dance, an institution which consistently makes such an outstanding contribution to the art of classical ballet and to so many forms of dance."
Education
The RAD's Faculty of Education offers a unique portfolio of internationally acclaimed dance and dance teaching qualifications. The degrees, diplomas and certificates that we offer, whether undergraduate or postgraduate, university-validated or validated by the RAD as a Chartered Body, enable student-teachers, teachers and professional dancers to gain qualifications, either at the Academy’s London headquarters or by distance learning. If you choose one of our distance learning programmes, you will have the opportunity to study at times and in places to suit your specific life style and career aspirations.
The RAD is introducing a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme which becomes operational on 1 July 2013. Throughout 2012, the CPD department is also offering a wide range of activities for dance professionals, including a series of Summer Workshops for Teachers on both RAD syllabus and non-syllabus topics such as Dance Practice with Adults and Intermediate Foundation and Intermediate Variations.
Dance classes and workshops
Come to headquarters this Summer – Student & Adult workshops and courses from aged 4+
To mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on Sunday 3 June, the Royal Academy of Dance invites students to leap and spin their way through an energetic Day of Dance, where participants try four different dance styles, from ballet to hip hop. Classes are led by a team of highly experienced teachers, providing the perfect opportunity to inspire new talents and develop existing skills.
Two weeks of Children’s Summer Classes will take place between the 23 July and 3 August, for students aged 4-7 years. Each ballet and creative class will follow a particular theme or story, encouraging students to use their imagination as they create an original dance with their teachers. Each week culminates in a sharing of work for parents & guardians, with fun props and make-up!
For our adult dancers, from Beginners to Advanced/ Professional, we have an evening course combining classes in ballet and Mat Based Pilates to relax and invigorate at the end of the working day. Mat Based Pilates is designed to improve strength, posture, flexibility and balance - the perfect complement to ballet training!
Booking is now open for all our Summer events.
