Royal Academy Of Dance Australia

The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is one of the largest and most influential dance education and training organisations in the world. This is RAD Australia.

With over 13, 000 members’ spread across 83 countries, The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is one of the largest and most influential dance education and training organisations in the world. This page is for RAD Australia.

The Academy’s patron is HM Queen Elizabeth II. RAD Membership supports the advancement of dance and includes professional dancers, students, teachers, benefactors and friends.

Established in 1920, to improve standards and re-invigorate dance training initially within the UK, the Academy helps and encourages its teachers to perfect their teaching skills and pass on this knowledge to their students. In 1935 the first RAD examinations were conducted in Australia.

There are currently over 1, 000 students in full-time or part-time teacher training programmes with the Academy and each year, the examination syllabus is taught to more than a quarter of a million students worldwide.

The Academy maintains close links with all those involved in the industry, at every level. From the internationally recognised ‘Faculty of Education’ degree programmes to those younger students participating in our summer schools. At whatever age or stage, anyone with an appreciation of classical ballet and jazz is able to participate in the work of the Academy.

This page is for all members, life members and friends to keep abreast of RAD news and events throughout Australia as well as developments worldwide.

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