24 July 2019 03:59
We are pleased to welcome Rebecca Taylor as our new National Director Australia. Rebecca Taylor succeeds Bronwyn Watkins, the longest-serving National Director (29 years) of the RAD in Australia, which is the largest RAD national office outside London.
Rebecca joins the RAD following 12 years in a variety of roles at the Sydney Opera House and before that as a professional dancer. Her leadership qualities and strategic background have made her a key recruitment for the Academy as we prepare to celebrate 100 years globally in 2020.
RAD Chief Executive Luke Rittner said:
“Rebecca Taylor was an outstanding candidate for the post of National Director of the Royal Academy of Dance in Australia, and she takes on the leadership of the Academy at a key moment in our history as we approach our centenary in 2020. Rebecca has a passion for dance and brings with her a wealth of experience and expertise gained during a highly successful career, both as a professional dancer and in senior posts in arts administration. I know she will lead the Academy in Australia with distinction.”
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Rebecca Taylor said:
“I am committed to working hard to ensure the programs, activities and services of the RAD continue to be delivered with excellence, and focus on providing the best possible experience for our students, teachers and members into the future. I am honoured to be joining such a strong and vibrant community of teachers, students, examiners, staff and supporters – a community dedicated to ensuring the continued growth of dance in quality, access and impact. I am also excited by the opportunities to further develop the RAD as a leading voice in the Australian dance sector and the benchmark for dance training and education, and to cement our goals as one of Australia’s pre-eminent dance organisations.”