Royal Academy of Dance

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An interview with Patrick Makuakāne | Why Dance Matters

Patrick Makuakane is a dance maker, teacher and hula master and recently received a fellowship from the MacArthur Foundation. The fellowships are given to preeminent artists and thinkers and are popularly known as the ‘genius’ awards. Patrick is a passionate and thoughtful advocate for hula, a form of dance inextricably linked with Hawaii’s history and […]
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Step Battle 2024 | Step Into Dance

This year, Step into Dance’s sold-out Battle event celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop, along with Breaking becoming a sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Battle showcased Hip-Hop dance in all its forms and included an introductory workshop, an energetic lunchtime activity (‘7-2 smoke’), a performance by our Youth Dance Company, SYNC, and the highly […]
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Behind-the-scenes of Fonteyn coaching | The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition

Here, coaches from the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023 give their advice to future candidates. Hear from Valentino Zucchetti, First Soloist with The Royal Ballet, David Nixon CBE, Former Artistic Director of Northern Ballet, and Endalyn T. Outlaw (nee Taylor), Dean of Dance at University of North Carolina School of Arts. Valentino, who won […]
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Royal Academy of Dance Members Day 2024

Calling all RAD members! On Sunday 21 April, we are bringing together the RAD global community for our special Members’ Day – and you’re invited! Whether you join us in-person or online, you can expect a vibrant day including a Latin masterclass with Strictly’s Karen Hauer, Silver Swans dance classes, and a session on how […]