Royal Academy of Dance
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The Royal Academy of Dance is one of the world’s most influential dance education and training organisations. 

They aim to promote knowledge, understanding and practice of dance internationally. Seeking to accomplish this through promoting dance, educating and training students and providing examinations to set standards and reward achievement.

The RAD aim to be recognised internationally for the highest standards of teaching dance.  A leader in continuing professional developmentin dance and as the professional membership body that supports and promotes dance teachers at every step of their career. 

The RAD has a long history of improving dance training standards. It was founded in 1920 to re-invigorate dance teaching within the UK; however, over time it has expanded its influence and activities internationally counting currently more than 1,000 students in full-time or part-time teacher training programmes. With our examination syllabus being taught to more than a quarter of a million students worldwide, we help and encourage our teachers to perfect their teaching skills and pass on this knowledge to their students.

The Academy's patron is Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Today the RAD has a presence in 79 countries, with 36 offices and over 13,000 members worldwide. We support our membership base of professional dancers, students, teachers, benefactors and friends through the knowledge, support and technical expertise of our highly qualified staff and the social interaction of like-minded enthusiasts at RAD conferences, workshops, training courses or summer schools.