Additional information

Age Guidelines and Class Descriptions

Dance School – Adult Classes Timetable (Summer 2025)

Dance School – Junior Classes Timetable (Summer 2025)

Dance School – Specialised Classes Timetable (2024/25)

Dance School – Term Dates

We need notice in writing if you want to withdraw from a class, so please take note of our published deadlines on our Term dates, timetables and fees documents.

Requesting a change of class

If you would like to change, or attend an additional class, please email danceschool@rad.org.uk, including the following information:

• Your name
• ID Number (if known)
• Class you currently attend
• New class you wish to attend

You must arrive for your class with the appropriate uniform for your grade or level.

Female students should have their hair neatly tied back and students in Grades 1 and up should have their hair in a bun. Assistants are on hand to help with hair should you need it. (Please include document in folder)

Jewellery must not be worn, unless for religious or cultural reasons.

Any uniform or clothing left in the studios, changing rooms, or accidentally mislaid, will be retained by the RAD. If it is not claimed within three months, it will be given away to charity.

Dance School Uniform

We are committed to breaking down barriers to dance and as such, we can offer a Dance School Bursary. This scheme is generously supported by the RAD Patrons’ Circle and offers financial support to young dancers in Wandsworth to cover the cost of RAD classes.

You will need to send your application submitted as an email attachment to danceschool@rad.org.uk to be considered for one academic year of Dance School fees for one class

We encourage applications for the upcoming academic year (2025-26) to be made by 7 August 2025.

Dance School Bursary Application Pack

Dance School Bursary selection criteria

Each bursary will be awarded based on the selection panel’s judgement. Selections will be based solely on the evidence presented in the letter. Applications can be made at any time but will be reviewed and awarded at the start of each academic year.

The total number of bursaries is subject to change annually and is dependent on available spaces in each class.

In the application letter, applicants should be able to demonstrate that their young dancer is:

• Under the age of 18 and in full time education.
• Are enthusiastic, energetic and determined to participate in dance
• Have a strong commitment to self-development
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
• Take a proactive and committed approach to their dancing
• Are highly motivated
• Are keen to succeed

In the application letter, applicants should explain how receiving a bursary would support their child in attending dance classes at RAD Dance School. You should disclose personal financial circumstances if you or your child represents a barrier to participation in dance classes. In addition to financial barriers, you should also disclose any cultural, physical or other needs that might preclude your child from participating in dance. We wish to open up opportunities to dance – therefore we would like to know what obstacles you face that do not allow your child to participate in dance classes.

Dance School Bursary Application process

The bursary selection process will be administered within the Dance School prior to the start of each academic year.

It is not possible to defer this bursary, although applicants are welcome to apply again in the future, regardless of previous applications.

Bursaries will only be awarded to young dancers under the age of 18.

You must submit your application in English, however, the selection panel will take into account that English may not be your first language (please make sure you tell us this in your application).

Decisions are at the discretion of the RAD Dance School and our choice of recipients is final. No feedback will be provided.

Application letters should be submitted by email to danceschool@rad.org.uk

Please save each file in the following format before submission: nameapplication.doc

e.g. if your name is John Smith, save your file as: John_Smith_application.doc

Please include ‘RAD Dance School Bursary Scheme’ in the email subject heading.

This bursary scheme is open on a rolling basis for the upcoming academic year of RAD Dance School dance classes. Applications are not carried over from previous entries. A new application must be submitted for each year of the bursary.

To be eligible for the next academic year, applicants must continue to demonstrate financial need, maintain an impeccable attendance record and demonstrate a positive attitude and commitment to their work.

We prefer to receive application letters by email, however, if you would prefer to send a paper copy of your application, please send it to the address below:

RAD Dance School
Bursary Scheme Application
Royal Academy of Dance
188 York Road
London SW11 3JZ
United Kingdom

The RAD Dance School is an Approved Examination Centre offering male and female students of all ages a full range of exams and assessments. These are internationally recognised and accredited by the Qualifications and Credit Framework, providing students with:

• achievable goals
• recognition from the world’s largest ballet examination board
• qualifications accredited by UK regulatory authorities, and
• the impetus to achieve their best in a fun and nurturing environment.

Students start with ‘Dance to Your Own Tune’, move up through Pre-Primary and Primary in Dance levels, and then on to eight Graded levels with a further six Vocational Graded levels. They may move from Graded to Vocational classes, or study both levels simultaneously. In addition to an exam at each level, we also offer students the chance to prepare and perform three dances for their RAD Solo Performance Award.

Candidates who have achieved a Pass or higher at Grades 6-8, Intermediate or Advanced Foundation can use their exam results toward their UCAS points tariff when applying to university and higher education in the UK. For further information, read our Information Pack or contact us at danceschool@rad.org.uk

These give parents and guardians the chance to see how their children have progressed in class. Watching days typically take place in the last two weeks of each term. If you have any questions about the schedule, please email danceschool.@rad.org.uk.

There are currently no notices. Please check back at a later date for further updates.

Changing Room Guidelines

Code of conduct

Our Codes of Conduct ensure that everyone gets to experience dance in a fun, friendly and safe environment. Please make sure that you are familiar with it when applying for your course

Junior Code of Conduct

Adult Code of Conduct

Dance School Privacy Notice

Fire Evacuation Policy

Safeguarding Policy

Terms and Conditions

All customers/students must adhere to our terms and conditions