History of the Royal Academy of Dance
History of the Royal Academy of Dance
The Royal Academy of Dance was founded in London, England 1920 by a group of eminent
dance professionals who represented all of the principal ballet training methods of the time.
These professionals where concerned about the quality of ballet teaching at that time and
wished to create a body which could create a standard for ballet training. This body was to be
known as the ‘Association of Teachers of Operatic Dance’. Over the next decade the
association grew and in 1935 the association was granted a Royal Charter and became the
Royal Academy.
The Royal Academy of Dance today
Today the Royal Academy of Dance is an organization setting the standard for dance teaching
and performing worldwide. It has 15,500 members across 82 countries and 37 offices in many
countries around the world.
The RAD sets a worldwide standard for the teaching of classical ballet by offering ballet
examinations. These exams are available to ballet students from those young children just
starting out to the student aspiring to become a professional dancer. No matter what level the
student benefits from the RAD system, RAD qualified teachers are trained not only in ballet
technique but also anatomy, injury prevention, child psychology, dance history, choreography,
dance notation (a form of shorthand for dance movement) giving the student, whether
recreational or vocational, the best and safest possible ballet instruction. The RAD exams
provide goals to be worked towards and once attained the student feels a real sense of
achievement. The Royal Academy feels strongly that it is important for every student to have an
achievable goal. Therefore, there are different levels of examinations on offer to students
depending on which exam suits the individual. These options are examination or presentation,
involving the study of either the graded or vocational syllabus.
The Royal Academy of Dance Examinations are recognized globally and the Vocational Graded
Examinations are accepted by international ballet companies and international dance
academies. Ballet is very often perceived to be just a recreational activity, which to many
students will be but what a wonderful, healthy, fun pastime it is! However, there are other
opportunities to be gained from having formal RAD training. With the RAD syllabus those who
have the talent and the inclination to pursue a career in the field of ballet have the option of
working around the world or at home. There are many vacancies both in performing and
teaching still open around the world thus showing that there is a need for fully qualified
dancers globally.
The Royal Academy of Dance was founded in London, England 1920 by a group of eminent
dance professionals who represented all of the principal ballet training methods of the time.
These professionals where concerned about the quality of ballet teaching at that time and
wished to create a body which could create a standard for ballet training. This body was to be
known as the ‘Association of Teachers of Operatic Dance’. Over the next decade the
association grew and in 1935 the association was granted a Royal Charter and became the
Royal Academy.
The Royal Academy of Dance today
Today the Royal Academy of Dance is an organization setting the standard for dance teaching
and performing worldwide. It has 15,500 members across 82 countries and 37 offices in many
countries around the world.
The RAD sets a worldwide standard for the teaching of classical ballet by offering ballet
examinations. These exams are available to ballet students from those young children just
starting out to the student aspiring to become a professional dancer. No matter what level the
student benefits from the RAD system, RAD qualified teachers are trained not only in ballet
technique but also anatomy, injury prevention, child psychology, dance history, choreography,
dance notation (a form of shorthand for dance movement) giving the student, whether
recreational or vocational, the best and safest possible ballet instruction. The RAD exams
provide goals to be worked towards and once attained the student feels a real sense of
achievement. The Royal Academy feels strongly that it is important for every student to have an
achievable goal. Therefore, there are different levels of examinations on offer to students
depending on which exam suits the individual. These options are examination or presentation,
involving the study of either the graded or vocational syllabus.
The Royal Academy of Dance Examinations are recognized globally and the Vocational Graded
Examinations are accepted by international ballet companies and international dance
academies. Ballet is very often perceived to be just a recreational activity, which to many
students will be but what a wonderful, healthy, fun pastime it is! However, there are other
opportunities to be gained from having formal RAD training. With the RAD syllabus those who
have the talent and the inclination to pursue a career in the field of ballet have the option of
working around the world or at home. There are many vacancies both in performing and
teaching still open around the world thus showing that there is a need for fully qualified
dancers globally.
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