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Upcoming Workshops and Children's Dance Classes with The Royal Academy of Dance
Watch a live RAD examination: The Solo Seal
This is a unique opportunity to watch the Solo Seal, the RAD’s highest level of examination, in a live setting. Please note, this is an in-person only event. Candidates will perform four contrasting variations, in front of a panel of judges, designed to meet the stylistic and movement demands of today’s top choreographers and directors.
Friday 31 March 2023
Solo Seal: 14:00-14:40
Aud Jebsen Studio Theatre, Royal Academy of Dance Refreshments from 14:40
Tickets: £10 (inclusive of booking fee)
£3 discount for RAD members
Mental health awareness week with Steven McRae and Tim Arthur
On Wednesday 17 May 2023, we will be marking mental health awareness week with a conversation between Tim Arthur, RAD Chief Executive and Steven McRae, Principal of The Royal Ballet and RAD Ambassador. The official theme for the awareness week this year, as set by the Mental Health Foundation, is ‘anxiety‘ Tim and Steven will have an open and frank discussion about mental health within the dance world. Drawing on Steven’s experiences over many years of huge highs and devastating lows, and Tim’s experience as a psychotherapist, the two will look at the mental resilience needed to overcome adversity and maintain good mental health in the dance industry.
This will be a hybrid event with the opportunity to attend in-person at RAD headquarters or join online. The ticket price for in-person attendees includes refreshments and an opportunity to network after the event.
Wednesday 17 May 2023
12:00-13:00 BST
Aud Jebsen Studio Theatre, Royal Academy of Dance or Online
South Asian Classical Dance
Created for beginners, this class is an introduction to Bharatanatyam and no prior experience is required. Bharatanatyam is one of the oldest dance forms of India and has its origins in the ancient temples and courts of Southern India, embodying geometric lines extending from the centre of the body, detailed hand movements and rhythms of the feet.
RADventurers Preschool Programme
These classes offer a fun, non-classical introduction to dance for little adventurers eager to explore music and movement in a playful, nurturing environment. Classes take inspiration from children’s pop culture and help movement development for the tiniest of learners. Toddler RADventurers must be accompanied by parents in class.
Toddler RADventurers – ages 2.5-4 years
Saturdays, 3.45-4.15pm
Reception RADventurers – ages 4-5 years
Saturdays, 4.20-5.05pm
Junior Summer School 2023 (London)
Step into a world of dance this summer!
Come and enjoy a fun-filled week of dancing with us this summer. This programme is designed for young aspiring dancers. It provides an opportunity for students to immerse themselves in dance, learning within a creative environment, from top professional teachers in the industry whilst making friends with like-minded students from the UK and abroad.
The week will enhance students’ dance technique and artistry and culminates in a sharing of work on the final day of the course—all taking place within the Academy’s world-class purpose-built studios and facilities.
www.royalacademyofdance.org/event/junior-summer-school-2023-london/
Children's Summer Classes 2023 (London)
A week-long course involving two daily classes, in ballet and creative dance
Themed classes let the children use their imagination to create an original dance with their teachers.
This fun week of expressive movement and music ends with a lively presentation! Highlights of the programme include:
- The chance to be taught by professional teachers with years of experience within the industry
- The opportunity to perform to friends and family in the Aud Jebsen Studio Theatre at our purpose-built headquarters
- Opportunities to share fun and creative classes with new friends
www.royalacademyofdance.org/event/childrens-summer-classes-2023-london/