Royal Academy Of Dance

RAD History: The Benesh Institute, now Benesh International, became part of the RAD in 1997.
The merger of the two institutions took place on 15 April 1997 and a Royal Gala was held later in the year at Her Majesty’s Theatre, to celebrate and raise funds for scholarships.

Will there be a gold medallist at the Genee International Ballet Competition in Hong Kong? Buy a ticket to the Final to find out > https://goo.gl/q4rtLc

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Through dance, primary-aged children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) in our RADiate project are able to develop their personal strengths and boost their self-esteem while being encouraged to relax and have fun. See how our subsidised dance classes reap creative, educational, physical and social benefits for students in London.
Learn more about RADiate > https://goo.gl/KyyVTE Watch the full film > https://youtu.be/H357qRtv1pQ

A dancing heroine or an amazing teacher, who are the women – in dance and life – who shape you?
Three prominent artists, Wendy Whelan, Sarah Lamb (Royal Opera House) and Emily Molnar (Ballet BC), pick their own inspirations in Dance Gazette > https://goo.gl/7JEJ4m

Linda Jackson, CEO of Citroën Racing, once worked as a professional ballet teacher and share what her four-year-old students taught her about running a multinational car company.
What life lessons or lessons in business have your students taught you?

There’s no fixed plan for dance teachers approaching retirement age. “On one level, they face the same challenges as any small business owner: is there anyone willing and able to take over? Is retirement financially viable? What next? In other ways, their situation is quite particular. Teaching dance is a job intimately tied up with the body; a job that makes stringent physical demands daily. Perhaps more importantly, it is not just a job: it’s an identity and a lifelong passion.”
If you’ve faced this dilemma, what did you decide and what advice would you give?
RAD teachers share their stories in the June Issue of Dance Gazette > https://goo.gl/7JEJ4m

It's getting hot in here ☀️, so cool down with an exclusive Nike RAD Logo Water Bottle 💦
RAD members can win their own by e-mailing competitions@rad.org.uk with their name, RAD ID and quoting 'water bottle'. T&C's apply > https://goo.gl/S39KtQ

Our members are the best, barre none! With members in over 80 countries, show us where you dance by entering our photo competition for the chance to win some amazing prizes.

Grab a cup of ☕, sit back and enjoy a serene Saturday morning watching Unbound 🌊
The film is about hope in the aftermath of loss: about beginning anew, unbound by the past. Choreographed by Maisie Alexandra Byers and performed by Alice Oakley-Jones, who are both graduates of our Faculty of Education, the film was intended to appear as much an emotional landscape as a real one - a clean slate - the start of a new chapter.

Benesh International is the: • international authority on Benesh Movement Notation. • historic membership body for Benesh Choreologists. • custodians of the Benesh Movement Notation system.
... Welcome to the home of Benesh Movement Notation > https://goo.gl/hsCnYa Meet the new President > https://goo.gl/xwBNxM
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Want to pursue a different course or didn’t get any uni offers? You’re in luck because places on our popular undergraduate programmes are now available for UCAS Clearing!
Apply now to join us in September > https://goo.gl/Skvx9R

Christopher Wheeldon OBE has been named the new President of Benesh International, the home of Benesh Movement Notation (BMN). Following the tradition of having a renowned choreographer in this role, he takes the reins from Sir Peter Wright and joins the ranks of other past Presidents including Sir Kenneth MacMillan and founding President Sir Fredrick Ashton > https://goo.gl/xwBNxM

RAD History: In 1972, the RAD moved to its current building, which was originally a granary, in Battersea. The premises were opened by Her Majesty the Queen in 1974, who is pictured here with Marie Rambert, Ninette de Valois and Phyllis Bedells.

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Dance like no one is watching 💜. Where do you like to show off your moves? Snap a picture of your favourite place to dance 📸.

Two of our favourite things: dance 💃🕺+ movies 🎥
How many of these clips do you recognise? Check to see how many you got right here > https://goo.gl/HKqqcz

Samira Saidi offers her best advice (“Be the best you can be, play to your strengths and be in charge of your thoughts”) and the best advice she’s received (“to believe in myself and be proud of my achievements”) in Dance Gazette.
What’s the best advice you’ve given or received?
Read ‘Advice Bureau’ + more in the June issue.