History of the Royal Academy of Dance
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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.
