INSPIRING
THE
WORLD
TO DANCE


A world leader in dance education and training.
We are the Royal Academy of Dance. We’ve been teaching the world to dance for over 100 years and believe passionately in its power to transform lives for the better. 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.

Find a teacher, dance classes, and workshops
Find an RAD or Silver Swans teacher, join our dance school in London or take one of our workshops around the UK.

Study dance teaching with the Royal Academy of Dance
We offer a range of onsite and distance learning programmes, including MA, BA, Certificate and Professional Awards in dance teacher education, as well as Benesh International courses.

Teaching with the Royal Academy of Dance
Be a part of our global network of RAD qualified teachers, and further your teacher training with our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities.

Take an exam with the Royal Academy of Dance
Focusing on creativity and musicality, RAD exams motivate and reward students of all ages and abilities.


Become an RAD member
Be part of our global family
RAD Membership contributions help us do our valuable work as a charity. Plus you’ll get membership discounts, early-bird event bookings, exclusive publications and more.
Become an RAD member and access a world of benefits
Join our worldwide community of people connected through their passion for dance.

Exclusive Member events in-person and online

Interactive online Members’ Area

Access to e-newsletters and publications

Discounts for the RAD shop
What’s on at the RAD?
Movement Matters: Nurturing community, connections, and teaching innovations
Monday 21 July 2025 – Saturday 26 July 2025
Various times
Various fees, please click on ‘Book now’ for your preferred currency to view the fees.
Junior Summer School
Monday 21 July 2025 – Saturday 2 August 2025
Members £460 per week
Non-members £510 per week
Movement Matters: Nurturing community, connections, and teaching innovations
Monday 21 July 2025 – Saturday 26 July 2025
Various times
Various fees, please click on ‘Book now’ for your preferred currency to view the fees.
Introduction to Grade 3 CPD Live Stream Course
Monday 28 July 2025 – Tuesday 29 July 2025
11:30am – 2:30pm EDT
each day
Members $170 USD
Non-Members $188 USD
Children’s Summer Camp
Monday 28 July 2025 – Friday 1 August 2025
£133 for the week
(10% sibling discount available)
Professional Dancers’ Graduate Teaching Diploma – Information Webinars
Thursday 7 August 2025 – Tuesday 16 September 2025
7 Aug – 4pm (BST)
16 Sept – 10am (BST)
Free
Romeo and Juliet Adult Repertoire Workshop
Saturday 9 August 2025 – Sunday 10 August 2025
Saturday: 10am – 3.45pm GMT
Sunday: 10am – 4.15pm GMT
Members £125
Non-members £138
Senior Summer School
Monday 11 August 2025 – Saturday 16 August 2025
Members £520 per week
Non-members £575 per week
RAD Debut
Monday 11 August 2025 – Friday 15 August 2025
Monday – Thursday: 10am – 1.30 pm
Friday 3pm – 5pm (all groups)
Performance: Friday 6 – 6.30pm
Silver Swans Mini Summer Series 2025
Monday 11 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025
Various, GMT
£60 / £90 per week depending on level and duration
Teaching Ballet Through Music: Part 2
Monday 11 August 2025 – Thursday 14 August 2025
11:00am – 1:30pm EDT each day
Members $214 USD
Non-members $236 USD
Summer Intensive Vocational Syllabus Course
Monday 18 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025
Members £220 for the week (per syllabus level)
Non-members £245 for the week (per syllabus level)
Pilates:
Members £65 for the week
Non-Members £72 for the week
First Aid Workshop for Dance- Child Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation September 2025 (HK)
Monday 8 September 2025
9am – 12pm HKT
Members HK$640
Non-members HK$800
* Refund policy: No refund
First Aid Workshop for Dance- Child Elementary First Aid September (HK)
Tuesday 9 September 2025
9am – 1pm HKT
Members HK$870
Non-members HK$990
* Refund policy: No refund
Syllabus Strategies: Focus on Pre-Primary and Primary in Dance Live Stream CPD Course
Tuesday 16 September 2025 – Wednesday 17 September 2025
9.30am – 12.30pm BST each day
Members £115 | €134 | $156
Non-members £161 | €186 | $218
‘Springboard to success’ – insights and celebration of the RAD Scholarship Scheme (1925-1985)
Thursday 18 September 2025
6:30pm-8:30pm BST
£10 for non-members
£7 for members
Syllabus Strategies: Focus on Grades 1–3 Live Stream CPD Course
Tuesday 23 September 2025 – Wednesday 24 September 2025
9.30am – 12.30pm BST each day
Members £115 | €134 | $156
Non-members £161 | €186 | $218

Where past legends meet future pioneers.
Learn, grow, collaborate, create with us.
For over 100 years, the Royal Academy of Dance has been at the forefront of dance performance and education. We continue to adapt to include new genres, offering flexible dance programmes across the world.
Be part of our growing legacy.


Created For Dancing,
Designed For Life
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bags. All created for dancing and
designed for life.
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