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Our London headquarters

We are proud of our new global headquarters which gives us better education and training facilities for our members, students, teachers, examiners, and staff.

The building also houses a brand new RAD shop, and a café offering somewhere to meet before or after a class – or just because you fancy popping for a coffee with a friend!

We are committed to making our new headquarters a home not just for our members, but also for our partners and our local community – in fact, for everyone.

Opening Hours

Some of our venues open at different times. This table will help you plan your visit.

Monday

8:00am – 10:00pm

Tuesday

8:00am – 10:00pm

Wednesday

8:00am – 10:00pm

Thursday

8:00am – 10:00pm

Friday

8:00am – 10:00pm

Saturday

8:00am – 6:00pm

Sunday

8:00am – 6:00pm

Travel Guide

However you like to travel, here are some of our recommended routes to get to the RAD.

We welcome visitors from around the world. Please book an appointment to visit.

Via Clapham Junction

The closest mainline station is Clapham Junction and is approximately 800 metres away (8 mins walk or 3 mins cycling). Take the Grant Road exit for a short walk or bus ride.

Clapham Junction is managed by Southwestern Trains and provides connections north-east bound to London Waterloo via Vauxhall (10-minute journey approximately) and southbound to various locations including Brighton and Southampton. It is also served by London Overground, which calls at stations including West Brompton, Kensington (Olympia), Shepherds Bush, and Willesden Junction.

Things to do at RAD headquarters

The Wolfson Library and Archive

The Wolfson Library houses one of the largest specialist dance collections in the UK.

image of RAD Studio Theatre by Felix Koch

The Aud Jebsen Studio Theatre

Whether you are looking for the perfect stage for your next performance or hosting a corporate function, hire us for your next event.

RAD Dance shop

Our RAD-approved clothing is created for this purpose, meaning that whoever wears it can feel confident and free to express themselves through dance.

Sustainability at the RAD

Accessibility at the RAD

Our building is designed to welcome everyone, with full accessibility and modern amenities to ensure a comfortable, productive visit. You’ll enjoy high-quality audiovisual systems, fast WiFi, air conditioning, and bright, open spaces flooded with natural light that create an inspiring environment for learning and creativity.

At the Royal Academy of Dance, we are committed to inclusivity, featuring DDA-compliant facilities with step-free access and dedicated wheelchair spaces for ease of movement throughout the building. Our experienced facilities team is always on hand, ready to provide assistance and cater to any special requirements, ensuring that each visitor feels supported and accommodated from the moment they arrive.

We welcome assistance dogs at RAD headquarters as part of our commitment to accessibility. Please help us to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of all our users, by not bringing other dogs or pets into the building.