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

Our patron is HM Queen Elizabeth II. RAD members are an active global community supporting the advancement and culture of dance and include professional dancers, students, teachers, benefactors and friends.

Our mission is to promote knowledge, understanding and practice of dance internationally. The Academy is the international home for Benesh Movement Notation

Facts and Figures

The RAD is a global organisation...

• 13,000 members resident in 79 countries
• 172 staff and 182 examiners worldwide involved in 36 RAD offices worldwide
• Each year 212,356 children take RAD examinations
• The Academy is represented by 5,898 registered teachers in 36 countries around the globe.
• The Regional Advisory Panels in four countries hold over 150 events and activities attracting over 16,000 participants each year.
• Over 700 students enrolled on Faculty of Education programmes of study
• 250 programmes are offered each year for Continuing Professional Development.
• 8 full or part-time, distance learning or taught teacher education programmes available from the Faculty of Education

The Royal Academy of Dance is a Charity Registered in England No. 312826.

The Royal Academy of Dance is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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