
Royal Academy of Dance
GRADED SYLLABUS BALLET
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) was founded in 1920 with a single purpose: to raise the standards of dance teaching in the United Kingdom (UK). 100 years later, excellence in dance teaching is still at the heart of everything they do.
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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.
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The RAD believes in the transformative power of dance to enhance our health and happiness for both children and adults.

RAD Mission
To inspire the world to dance.
RAD Examinations
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Exams are an opportunity for students to perform in front of an examiner, and celebrate their progress.
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They are a goal to work towards, alongside other dancing objectives.
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They are a globally recognised qualification.
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In the UK, some of our exams can be converted into Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) points.
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At Studio by Raquel Yeo, we respect the freedom of choice of every individual.
If you would like to opt out of the graded assessments, we will respect your decision.
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For more information about RAD, please click here.
RAD Vision
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To be the voice of expertise, globally recognised as a leader in dance, education, and training.
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To flourish - financially healthy and agile with a diversified income to support our ambitions.
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To be all-welcoming, with a belief in the power of dance to transform lives, and the value of a diverse workforce and community.
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To be in-step - working collaboratively to deliver our vision.
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To be choreographed to deliver, with the right people and processes to realise our objectives.
