The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is one of the largest and most influential dance education and training organisations in the world. This is RAD Australia.
With over members spread across 85 countries, The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is one of the largest and most influential dance education and training organisations in the world. This page is for RAD Australia. RAD Membership supports the advancement of dance and includes professional dancers, students, teachers, benefactors and friends. The Academy’s patron is HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Du
17/07/2026
Pride in presenting what you've worked so hard for 😎
RAD exams help build skills for life, to help you shine beyond the studio 🌟💫
📸: Thank you to Charlotte Amelia School of Dance and The Dance Academy Del Mar for sharing photos of that post exam feeling!
Visit our website to discover more about taking RAD exams: https://www.royalacademyofdance.org/en-au/dance-exams/
RAD exams lead you to The Fonteyn 🩰
Mandy Kwan, Fonteyn 2023 finalist and current dancer on the West End's Phantom of the Opera, says how RAD exams have been a pathway towards competing at The Fonteyn and onwards in her professional career...
“Completing my Advanced 2 RAD exam months before The Fonteyn gave me a strong technical foundation going into the competition. It also mentally prepared me to perform under pressure.
Beyond The Fonteyn, RAD exams have set me up professionally by opening doors to teaching and giving me a deep, structured knowledge of classical ballet that I’ll carry throughout my career.”
Book your place to The Fonteyn here: https://tinyurl.com/2s82v6xp
🎭 Learn from Australia's leading musical theatre educators.
Meet Karen Perring, one of the expert tutors delivering our brand new Musical Theatre CPD. With over 30 years of experience across teaching, examining, choreography and performance, Karen brings a wealth of knowledge to the course.
Join Karen and our exceptional faculty at one of our upcoming CPD courses to expand your skills and confidence in teaching the new RAD Musical Theatre syllabus.
Learn more: https://www.royalacademyofdance.org/en-au/teach-with-the-rad/teach-musical-theatre/
14/07/2026
✨ Happy Tutu Tuesday!
Featuring Emelie performing at the 2026 Festival of Dance. What a beautiful moment captured on stage!
📸: DancePro Photography
13/07/2026
"My experience during the teaching placement has been incredibly rewarding and inspiring. Being in a real studio environment has allowed me to put theory into practice and gain confidence in my teaching skills."
One of the most valuable parts of the Certificate in Dance Teaching (Ballet) is the opportunity to apply your learning in a mentored teaching placement, supported every step of the way by experienced RAD tutors and mentors.
Thinking about applying but still have questions?
Join our final free information webinar on 21 July to learn more about the programme, entry requirements and what it's like to study with the RAD.
Register now: https://www.trybooking.com/DITLE
13/07/2026
10/07/2026
Be first in line for the RAD Australia 2027 Conference.
Presale opens very soon for Elevating Dance Education: Creativity, Community and Care.
If you're a dance teacher, studio owner, academic or industry professional, register for the presale now to receive:
✨ Priority access to tickets
✨ Exclusive presale pricing
✨ The latest conference updates
With only 25 presale tickets available, don't miss your opportunity to secure your place.
📅 Presale opens 31 July.
Sign up now:
RAD Australia | 2027 Australia Conference RAD Australia 2027 Conference - Elevating Dance Education The Royal Academy of Dance Australia is proud to present its sixth international conference, Elevating Dance Education: Creativity, Community and Care, taking place in Sydney, 16-17 January 2027. This year’s theme reflects RAD’s ongoing c...
🎭 Meet our Australian Musical Theatre CPD Tutors!
Over the coming weeks, we'll be introducing the incredible professionals delivering our brand new Musical Theatre CPD course across the country.
Today we're introducing Tyran Parke - an accomplished performer, director and educator with a wealth of experience across Australia's musical theatre industry.
Stay tuned as we introduce more of our talented tutor team in the weeks ahead.
If you're looking to teach the new RAD Musical Theatre syllabus with confidence, our CPD is the place to start.
Learn more about the RAD Musical Theatre syllabus and upcoming CPD courses: https://www.royalacademyofdance.org/en-au/teach-with-the-rad/teach-musical-theatre/
08/07/2026
RAD members, did you know that you can claim up to 20 hours of Time-Valued CPD by joining our Members’ Conference from Friday 24 July - Sunday 26 July? 😮
Achieve Time-Valued CPD and gain valuable insights into the latest dance industry trends and topics including:
💫Safeguarding your students and yourself
🏫 Teaching early years
🎵 Musical Theatre: putting it together
Secure your place here: https://www.royalacademyofdance.org/en-au/rad-membership/members-conference-2026/
07/07/2026
Happy Tutu Tuesday! 🩰
Featuring Maci performing at the 2026 Jacqueline Morland Awards in Queensland.
RAD Student Awards offer students the opportunity to perform in a supportive environment and compete for prizes and scholarships to support their dance journey.
Find an upcoming Student Awards event near you: https://tinyurl.com/5c2f3d2z
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