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A new healthy and happy visual identity

Over the last 100 years, the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) has had different names and visual identities. Since 1937 however, the RAD has had a royal charter and a bespoke coat of arms, which was one of our earliest brand assets. Find out more>

Latest News

29 Jul '21
RAD news
29 Jul '21

A healthy and happy rebrand for the RAD’s future

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22 Jul '21
Exams / RAD news
22 Jul '21

Silver Swan's pandemic project leads to exam success

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13 Jul '21
RAD news
13 Jul '21

Final chance to enter our Members Photography Competition

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13 Jul '21
RAD news / The Fonteyn International Ballet Competition
13 Jul '21

Fonteyn 2021 Finalists announced

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6 Jul '21
RAD news
6 Jul '21

Celebrating NAIDOC Week and anticipating the premiere of Firestarter

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6 Jul '21
RAD news
6 Jul '21

Winners announced for RAD Australia's longest-running awards day

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COVID-19 News

31 Jul '21
COVID-19 News
31 Jul '21

11 LGA's in Queensland to enter 3 day snap lockdown

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28 Jul '21
COVID-19 News
28 Jul '21

Greater Sydney, Wollongong and the Blue Mountains to remain in lockdown for 4 more weeks

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27 Jul '21
COVID-19 News
27 Jul '21

Central NSW to be released from lockdown

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27 Jul '21
COVID-19 News
27 Jul '21

SA out of lockdown and back in the studio with strict limits

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27 Jul '21
COVID-19 News
27 Jul '21

Victorians released from lockdown and can return to the studio within limits

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23 Jul '21
COVID-19 News
23 Jul '21

Restrictions ease for South East Queensland

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Membership

RAD membership is here to support you on your journey, whether you're a beginner or have danced for decades.
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Upcoming Events

1 Aug '21
Exam Orientation Day / Student Activities

Exam Orientation Day - Brisbane 2nd Session 2021

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3 Aug '21
CPD / Online CPD

Teacher Observation: Primary and Grade 1

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9 Aug '21
CPD / Dance Teaching / Mixed delivery CPD / Online CPD

Intermediate: Focus on Variations

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9 Aug '21
CPD / Online CPD

Teacher Observation: Intermediate

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24 Oct '21
Masterclasses / Student Activities

2021 Tasmanian Masterclasses

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Faculty of Education

Are you thinking of becoming a dance teacher? You are in the right place: we are specialists in dance education with nearly 100 years of experience. We train teachers worldwide.
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CPD

Develop your creative, teaching and business skills with our Continuing Professional Development courses and be at the forefront of dance education. Invest in your career.
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Events

All around Australia the Academy hosts events for members, students, and those who are new to the Academy. Read more about our workshops, summer schools, Awards days and more on the Events pages here.
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Find an RAD Teacher

There over 8,000 RAD Registered teachers around the world. Find your nearest class and begin your dance journey today.
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Exams

We offer an internationally recognised portfolio of exams to motivate students of all ages and abilities. These are endorsed by state awarding bodies with credits towards the Certificate of Education.
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RAD Shop

Visit the RAD shop for syllabus materials (books, CDs, DVDs, printed music), ballet wear and props, and clothing and gifts for dance lovers.
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Our friends in the sector

We are grateful for the support of our dance brand partners in 2021. Find out about RAD sponsorship here.

Bloch

Dancewear supplier and RAD uniform licensee Find out more

Energetiks

Dance for life with dance brand Energetiks. Find out more

Capezio

Back to the studio with Capezio! Find out more

Harlequin Floors

The world performs on Harlequin floors! Find out more