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Careers at Royal Academy of Dance

About the Royal Academy of Dance

The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is one of the world's leading dance education and training organisations, with a global reputation for excellence in teaching, learning, and artistic development. Headquartered in London, the organisation works with communities across the UK and internationally to increase access to dance and promote the physical, social, and wellbeing benefits that participation can bring.

As an independent educational charity, the RAD reinvests all income into supporting its mission and expanding its reach. Through a wide range of educational, cultural, and community engagement initiatives, the organisation is committed to making dance accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

Dancing

Dance for Every Community

The RAD maintains strong ties with the Wandsworth and Battersea communities, providing inclusive dance programmes that help people develop skills, build confidence and enjoy the benefits of movement and creativity.

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Where Dance Comes to Life

Based in Battersea, the organisation operates world-class facilities, including the Aud Jebsen Studio Theatre and dedicated studios, supporting performances, education, rehearsals and community events.

Dancers

Heritage

With over a century of heritage, the RAD continues to lead dance education through innovative programmes, diverse learning opportunities and a flexible approach that supports learners and educators worldwide.

Dancers

Outreach

The organisation’s outreach programmes promote inclusive access to dance through schools, specialist SEND classes and initiatives such as Silver Swans, ensuring people of all ages and abilities can participate and benefit from dance.

Inspiring Excellence Through Dance Worldwide
1920
Founded
100+
Years of Excellence
85+
Countries Reached
14,000+
Registered Teachers
250,000+
Exam Entries Annually
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Inspired by Royal Academy of Dance?

If you believe in the power of dance to transform lives, build confidence, and bring communities together, the Royal Academy of Dance offers the opportunity to be part of an organisation that has been championing excellence, inclusion, and participation in dance for more than a century.

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