With over 13,000 members' spread across 79 countries, The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is one of the largest and most influential dance education and training organisations in the world.
The Academy's patron is HM Queen Elizabeth II. RAD Membership supports the advancement of dance and includes professional dancers, students, teachers, benefactors and friends.
Established in 1920, to improve standards and re-invigorate dance training initially within the UK, the Academy helps and encourages its teachers to perfect their teaching skills and pass on this knowledge to their students.
There are currently over 1,000 students in full-time or part-time teacher training programmes with the Academy and each year, the examination syllabus is taught to more than a quarter of a million students worldwide.
The Academy maintains close links with all those involved in the industry, at every level. From the internationally recognised 'Faculty of Education' degree programmes to those younger students participating in our summer schools. At whatever age or stage, anyone with an appreciation of classical ballet and jazz is able to participate in the work of the Academy.
RAD offers examinations in classical ballet suitable for everyone from young children starting out in dance classes to students aspiring to become professional dancers. There are no upwards age limits on any examinations or presentation classes and a syllabus has been designed for both male and female candidates at all levels.
The Royal Academy of Dance stresses the importance of every student having an achievable goal. This is measured either by an Examination for students studying the Graded or Vocational Graded syllabus or the option of a presentation class for Graded students.
The Royal Academy of Dance provides a number of ways for you to learn and appreciate dance. Whether you are an experienced dancer or a complete beginner, these training programmes and courses will help you to achieve your personal goal.
Ranmali Mirchandani
British Council
49 Alfred House Gardens
Colombo 00300
Sri Lanka
Telephone: +94 (11) 4521538
Fax: +94 (11) 2587079
E-mail : ranmali.mirchandani@britishcouncil.org
www.deannaschoolofdance.com
Deanna Jayasuriya
Deanna School of Dancing
30/63H Longdon Place
Colombo 7
Sri Lanka
Telephone: +94 (11) 2504771/2
E-mail : deanna_dsd@yahoo.com
www.deannaschoolofdance.com
Niloufer Pieris
Nelung Dance Academy
11/4 Hyde Park Residencies
29 Hyde Park Corner
Colombo 2
Sri Lanka
Telephone: +94 (11) 2665376
E-mail: lhlaw@eureka.lk
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