the Royal Academy of Dance.
GDANCE teaches the Royal Academy of Dance classical ballet syllabus and has many RAD qualified teachers.
RAD Registered Teachers are renowned for their dedication and expertise.
We are:
registered dance teachers with a recognised professional body,
required to follow a strict code of professional conduct and keep our skills and knowledge up to date through a programme of Continuing Professional Development,
trained to follow a carefully structured syllabus that is fun and safe, enabling students to progress in stages, and
eligible to enter students for exams.
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) was founded in 1920 with a single purpose: to raise the standards of dance teaching in the UK.
100 years later, excellence in dance teaching is still at the heart of everything they do.
Today, the RAD is a world-leading dance, education and training organisation, with dance teachers and students in 85 countries, enriching the world’s arts and cultural communities.
From three year olds to 93-year olds the RAD believes in the transformative power of dance to enhance our health and happiness.
RAD vision
To be the voice of expertise, globally recognised as a leader in dance, education, and training.
To flourish - financially healthy and agile with a diversified income to support our ambitions.
To be all-welcoming, with a belief in the power of dance to transform lives, and the value of a diverse workforce and community.
To be in-step - working collaboratively to deliver our vision.
To be choreographed to deliver, with the right people and processes to realise our objectives.
RAD mission
To inspire the world to dance.
Why is it important to do examinations?
Exams are an opportunity for students to perform in front of an examiner and celebrate their progress.
They are a goal to work towards, alongside other dancing objectives.
They are a globally recognised qualification.
How will the RAD support my child’s progression as a dancer?
We know that the term ‘dancer’ can mean very different things to different people. Whether your child takes ballet once a week for fun (and all the many other benefits ballet classes can bring) or if they have their sights set on a career as a dancer, the RAD can offer a quality learning experience for all ages and abilities. From world-class teachers on your doorstep, a renowned ballet syllabus, local workshops and masterclasses, competitions and dance challenges, there is something for everyone.