Proud to be RAD

At Hackney Ballet we are proud to be part of a global community that is inspiring the world to dance!

The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) was founded in 1920 with a single purpose: to raise the standards of dance teaching in the UK.

100 years later, excellence in dance teaching is still at the heart of everything they do.

Today, the RAD is a world-leading dance, education and training organisation, with dance teachers and students in 85 countries, enriching the world’s arts and cultural communities

Our school principal, Susie, is an RAD Registered Teacher and RAD Registered Teachers are renowned for their dedication and expertise. This also means that she is:

• required to follow a strict code of professional conduct and keep her skills and knowledge up to date through a programme of Continuing Professional Development, 

• trained to follow a carefully structured syllabus which is fun and safe, enabling students to progress in stages, and

• eligible to enter students for exams.

But why are examinations important?
Exams are an opportunity for students to perform in front of an examiner, and celebrate their progress.

• They are a goal to work towards, alongside other dancing objectives.

• They are a globally recognised qualification.

• In the UK, some of our exams can be converted into UCAS points