Royal Academy of Dance

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An interview with Crazy Smooth | Why Dance Matters

Our guest today is the Canadian hip hop dancer and choreographer professionally known as Crazy Smooth. We ask how Crazy Smooth came by his dance name? What makes Canadian street dance distinctive? In this Olympic year, where breaking makes its debut in the Paris games, should we really think of dance as a sport? And […]
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An interview with Misty Copeland | Why Dance Matters

We are delighted to launch series nine of our podcast Why Dance Matters with an exceptional conversation with Misty Copeland. Nine years ago this month, Misty Copeland became the first ever Black American woman to be promoted to principal at American Ballet Theatre. One of ballet’s most inspirational figures, Misty opens this new season and […]
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Come with us to RAD Members' Day 2024

What a brilliant day! This year’s Members’ Day was a super event bringing together our community of RAD members and teachers from around the world. Members were able to attend a masterclass with Strictly’s Karen Hauer, workshops on safer dance practices, VR workshops, a Silver Swans seated class and much, much more. #royalacademyofdance #membersday #membersgetmore […]
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Life changing moments | Why Dance Matters

Life changing moments with Why Dance Matters! We’ve made over 50 episodes of Why Dance Matters, and the conversations often hinge on life-changing moments. This special episode gathers some compelling chats about change. Some are personal choices which prove momentous: the unlikely decision to pursue ballet, or to host a ballet class in your front […]