The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) has expanded its Registered Teacher Status eligibility to include 18 qualifications from fellow awarding societies, allowing holders to convert their qualifications to RAD Registered Teacher Status.
Widening access to the RAD examinations syllabi means more dance educators can expand their offerings by bringing more dance styles to their local communities, and, in doing so, cultivate a more interconnected global dance community.
In a recent press release, Alexander Campbell, RAD’s artistic director, said: “As we expand our pathways for students and participants, I’m delighted that we will recognise alternative routes and fellow awarding bodies, reducing barriers to education and participation.”
Pathways include:
- Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD): Level 4; Licentiate; Associate (pre-2004); Associate Diploma (as delivered internationally in recognized territories such as Australia and Canada)
- International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA): Level 4
- British Ballet Organization (BBO): Level 5; Level 6 Diploma in Advanced Dance Teaching Practices
- Trinity College London: Level 6 Diploma in Dance Teaching and Learning
- Royal Ballet School: Diploma of Dance Teaching
- Canada’s National Ballet School: Teacher Training Programme
- TPZ (tanzpädagogisches Zertifikat)
- Australian Teachers of Dance (Member Teacher and Licentiate Teacher): Level 5; Diploma of Dance Teaching and Management
- Australian Dance Institute: Diploma of Dance Teaching and Management
- Vocational Education and Training (VET): Diploma of Dance Teaching and Management
- Cecchetti Ballet Australia: Licentiate Diploma and Fellowship Diploma (awarded 2018-2022)
- Cecchetti Ballet Canada: Licentiate; Fellowship
The application pathway is open to dance teachers worldwide (except for
those residing in China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan). Educators with Level 4 qualifications not included are encouraged to submit an interest statement.
For more information on pathways, eligibility, or application submission, visit the RAD website.