Royal Academy of Dance

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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 […]
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An interview with Olivia Lume | Why Dance Matters

With members in over 80 countries around the world, and Royal Academy of Dance’s relationship with its members depends on its National Directors. They include Olivia Lume, who last year celebrated her 40th year with the RAD. As National Director for the Academy in Africa, she has lived through historic changes, and has seen the […]
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An interview with Rebecca Yates | Why Dance Matters

The Silver Swans programme is one of the Royal Academy of Dance’s most life-enhancing initiatives. Silver Swans are people of 55 and over taking a specially-designed programme of RAD ballet classes: some are experiencing dance classes for the very first time, and describe how Silver Swans fosters physical and emotional wellbeing. Rebecca Yates, an RAD […]