Licentiate of
the Royal Academy of Dance
- Programme summary
- Programme breakdown
- Entry requirements
- Programme fees
- Student voices
- Programme details
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Duration
5 weeks full-time annually for 3 years -
Apply by
31 January 2025 -
Location:
RAD, London -
Application
Via Registry, Faculty of Education, RAD -
Start
May 2025 -
Language
English -
Level/Credits
Levels 4–6 (60 credits)
For those who hold, or are completing a dance degree, this programme offers the opportunity to specialise in the work of the Royal Academy of Dance.
Graduates from this programme will have passed the RAD Advanced 1 (2013) examination, and are unique in being able to use the initials ‘LRAD’ after their names.
By undertaking the Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance, you will complete six modules (two 10 credit modules per year) which increase in demand from a basic knowledge and understanding of RAD syllabus and its use in teaching, to a critical appreciation of current issues in ballet education and training.
Your student experience
The programme involves intensive practical study supported by lectures, presentations, peer teaching and seminars, but does not include practical teaching placements. For this reason, you will need to have some previous ballet teaching experience.
In each year you will study two modules, one focusing on the RAD Graded Syllabi and the other on the RAD Vocational work
Level 4
In the first year of study, you will gain basic knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to teaching ballet. You will study two modules focusing on the RAD Graded Syllabi up to Grade 5 and the RAD vocational syllabi of Intermediate Foundation and Intermediate. You are introduced to the concepts of teaching and learning which underpins the core theories that inform future years. It also enables you to gain knowledge and understanding of how the Graded and Vocational Graded vocabulary and settings progress in complexity, and it provides you with a foundation for future observation tasks, helping to inform your future teaching.
Level 5
In the second year of study you will increase your knowledge, understanding and skills, by assessing the differing aims and requirements of the Graded and Vocational Graded syllabi and examinations. You will study the Higher Grades syllabi and Advanced Foundation and Advanced 1. These modules will focus on developing your skills in ballet teaching, studying dance for recreational and professional training within the context of private sector ballet education and is the link between initial professional training of Intermediate Foundation and Intermediate and the training of the professional dancer. Analysis and understanding of the progression of vocabulary is central to the module and the ability to create non-syllabus exercises with a focus on communication skills to enhance your learning.
Level 6
In the third year, you consolidate and develop your learning by analysing the needs of students in the final stages of vocational training and preparation for a professional career. You will also review the full spectrum of the syllabus offered by the RAD and study the Advanced 2 syllabi. You will also be expected to engage in current debates within the UK vocational training sector on meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse dance profession.
Entry requirements
RAD Intermediate or equivalent examination in ballet, plus credits at the appropriate HE Level through a dance degree or equivalent. Evidence of experience in ballet teaching is required, and may be provided via a DVD recording.
Appropriate English Language Proficiency test for students whose first language is not English.
LRAD 4
120 credits at Level 4 (or equivalent)
LRAD 5
LRAD 4 plus 240 credits (of which a minimum of 120 credits at Level 5 or above, or equivalent)
LRAD 6
LRAD 4 & 5 plus 360 credits (of which a minimum of 120 credits at Level 5 and 120 credits at Level 6
Applicants who are not enrolled on the BA (Hons) Ballet Education may be required to undertake an audition and interview.
Delivery
The programme is modular and delivered over three years. Each year consists of five weeks of intensive periods of study, usually in May and June/July. During these weeks, you will be expected to study full-time and attend all timetabled sessions.
Assessment mode
Each module is assessed through practical examinations and short presentations designed to evaluate accuracy of demonstration, understanding of teaching and education theory, and the ability to debate selected issues.
Award
Successful completion of the programme leads to the award of Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance and eligibility for registration as a dance teacher with the RAD. To be awarded the LRAD, you will need to hold by the end of programme an undergraduate honours degree in dance, the RAD Vocational Graded Advanced 1 Ballet (2013) and have passed all 60 LRAD credits. Graduates from this programme are unique in being able to use the initials LRAD after their names.
More information
www.royalacademyofdance.org/lrad
Validated by:
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Duration
5 weeks full-time annually for 3 years -
Apply By
31 January 2025 -
Location:
RAD, London -
Application
Via Registry, Faculty of Education, RAD -
Start
May 2025 -
Language
English -
Level/Credits
Levels 4–6 (60 credits)
Fees for 2024/25
Fees for 2024/25 will be published in due course on our website at HE Fees. Meanwhile the 2023/24 fees are listed here for guidance.
Faculty of Education graduates who go on to study for a postgraduate award delivered by the RAD or further study of an RAD award can benefit from a discount in tuition fees. Tuition fees are invoiced in instalments for each programme as appropriate.
Awards, bursaries and hardship funds
We are committed to providing support to students who wish to develop their skills and knowledge through study and we offer a limited number of awards, bursaries and hardship funds for specific purposes. The application forms and submission deadlines can be found under ‘Fees and funding’ on the RAD website.
For information on planning your budget and typical programme costs, such as dancewear, equipment, accommodation and travel, please see HE Fees.
On-site (full-time)
Full fee
per level, plus £120 registration fee on enrolment.
RAD member
per level, plus £120 registration fee on enrolment.
RAD students
per level.
We are very proud of our students and graduates here at the RAD.
Read about their different student experiences and where they are now through our Student Voices.
Nikol Konstantinidou
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Graduate
I am originally from Cyprus and have just finished my final year on the BA Ballet Education programme, alongside studying for the Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance.
Moving to London to study was definitely one of the best decisions I have ever made. I have met many inspiring people during my time here, including teachers who have given me so much knowledge, wanted me to succeed and inspired me to be the best teacher I can be, while I learn and improve. I definitely think I have discovered a hardworking and productive part of myself and have realised that being a ballet teacher is what I am meant to be doing, as it makes me feel happy and complete.
Studying the LRAD has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. It has definitely prepared me well and made me teach confidently and have knowledge in the RAD syllabus and ballet technique, while also ensuring I understand injury prevention, so that my students can dance safely. I am so grateful for this experience, which has been memorable and is the start of a bright and exciting future for me here in London.
Jessica Cameron
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Graduate
The LRAD enhanced my practice immensely and complimented my BA Ballet Education programme knowledge. The intensive nature of the LRAD, although demanding, teaches you so much, as it helps to ensure you know the RAD syllabi and its specifications in great depth, ready for when you qualify to teach. Alongside this, you are also given useful teaching strategies, imagery ideas and generally helpful tips to aid your future students in their learning.
The teachers are unbelievably knowledgeable, very inspiring and incredibly supportive and really make the experience a rewarding and fulfilling journey. The programme offers you a chance to embody and dance the syllabi yourself and the examinations are a mixture of practical and theory work – something I very much appreciate. It is certainly not an easy ride, but your year group becomes incredibly close and supportive and with some hard work and perseverance, it’s a brilliant programme to be a part of!