Iain Mackay, Artistic Director of the Royal Ballet School, addressed successful graduates at RAD Graduation in September, in London’s Cadogan Hall. This is an edited version of his heartfelt speech.

The first winner of the RAD’s Robin Windsor Dance Award describes how dance has helped him overcome adversity and improve mental wellbeing.

‘Great teaching lays the foundation for great artistry,’ says Federico Bonelli of Northern Ballet – just one of the ballet stars supporting dance education at a special RAD event.

Daniela Severian was principal dancer at Wiesbaden Opera, Aalto-Theater Essen and at Companhia Nacional de Bailados. This year, she is coaching at The Fonteyn – but what are her most precious musical memories?

‘Don’t hide your light,’ says the choreographer, as she prepares to give a hip hop makeover to Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol.

One of the great ballerinas of her generation on bringing characters to life.

Sonia Brown, an RAD Silver Swans teacher and Masters’ student, won the People’s Choice Award at the One Dance UK Awards. Why is Silver Swans so important to her?

The choreographer and coach on the night she found her groove.

When wildfires devasted California earlier this year, RAD teacher Geraldine Grace Johns stepped up for her community.

Science meets art: the RAD collaborates on a groundbreaking film translating the complex world of immunology through dance.

Javier Torres is Managing Director of the Acosta Dance Foundation. What music captures his dancing career and his Cuban heritage? And will his playlist find space for Shakira?

‘Give everything you have and cherish every moment,’ says the famed ballerina and Artistic Director of the National Ballet of Japan.

The RAD’s work offers direct links to the past, says Artistic Director Alexander Campbell, and lets RAD teachers channel the work of great dancers and companies.

The RAD has appointed a new CEO in Elizabeth Honer CB. In her first interview, she tells Dance Gazette about the paths that led her to the RAD – and the joy of being a Silver Swan!

Artistic Director Alexander Campbell begins his new Dance Gazette series by asking: what does the RAD actually do?

In Mumbai, an inspirational performer and RAD teacher is broadening access to ballet.

‘Don’t dance’? Bold advice from the American-Israeli choreographer.

Sir Wayne McGregor was the guest speaker at the RAD’s graduation ceremony.

John Macfarlane has designed many classic ballets. But what music means most to him?

The RAD has received Kenneth MacMillan’s archive, giving insight into a pioneer of 20th- century ballet.

Four dancers received medals at The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2024 in London.

Dancing through Lyme Disease to success in RAD exams.

The RAD walked in London Pride for the first time in June this year. Hannah Prime, Head of Trusts and Foundations at the RAD, explains what Pride means to her.

Dance with your heart, says the acclaimed Brazilian dancer and judge at The Fonteyn.

The inspiring RAD teacher in Kenya on why his work matters to him and to his community.

The Brazilian choreographer, now artistic director at Ballet Arizona, selects her favourite music.

Why has the RAD refreshed its brand – and what ideas and emotion does the refresh convey?

Workshops and masterclasses at Members’ Day 2024.

RAD teacher Natalie Hall won an RAD Award for her ballet classes for the cancer community. But how does dance help cancer patients?

Explore and feed your curiosity, urges the acclaimed choreographer.

The superstar ballerina launches the new season of the RAD podcast.

Favourite music selected by the commissioned choreographer for The Fonteyn 2024.

Olga Smirnova marks 50 episodes of the RAD podcast, writes David Jays.

Darcey Bussell helps launch the RAD’s new leadership training programme.

Australian teacher Holly Pooley describes the appeal of the Rambert Grades syllabus – and why RAD teachers should explore it.

Short but sweet advice from the mother of contemporary African dance.

Meet the gold medallist at The Fonteyn 2023.

Australian Ballet’s music director picks favourite tracks from Beethoven to Michael Bublé.

The Dancing Times archive has been saved – by the RAD.

The RAD is progressing its safeguarding work, for members and students.

Susan Coles was a beloved RAD teacher. Her daughter Emma Tonkin describes the RAD bursary set up in Susan’s memory.

Step into the forest of dance, says the renowned Indian choreographer.

The creator of Heartstopper describes what dance has given them.

A transporting playlist from the ‘hiphop head’ and Cameroonian-Finnish choreographer.

How do you define ‘effective teaching’? Gerard Charles, the RAD’s Artistic Director, introduces the results of an RAD research project.

The RAD global community came together on 23 April for a special Members’ Day united around the theme of ‘togetherness’.

Amanda Britton leads Rambert School, and will be a judge for The Fonteyn. She discusses dancers’ training and the RAD’s collaboration on Rambert Grades.

Stephen Moss is the new Chair of the RAD.

Stay true to yourself, says the Australian-born Genée medallist and Royal Ballet principal.

The star ballerina on coming through both injury and lockdown.

The ‘choreo-photolist’ shares his favourite music.

As the RAD’s flagship competition returns in person, Gerard Charles, the RAD’s Artistic Director, looks forward to The Fonteyn 2023.

The great British ballerina, RAD Vice President – and Dance Gazette agony aunt.

The Bedells Bursary was held at the RAD’s new headquarters for the first time.

Trust your instincts, stay inspired. Advice from the French ballerina dancing in the West End’s electrifying new Oklahoma!

The South African choreographer selects some favourite music.

The RAD Vice President recalls travelling the world through ballet.

Aaron Bloomfield is the RAD’s new National Director Australia. How does a background in gymnastics prepare him for the dance world?

Gerard Charles, the RAD’s Artistic Director, argues that arts education is being undervalued.

RAD Japan has collaborated with Toshima International City Of Arts & Culture on a vibrant new photo project.

Step Into Dance held its first festival for three years at London’s Cadogan Hall.

Say no with the same conviction as yes! Freddie Opoku-Addaie of Dance Umbrella shares his best advice.

The artistic director of Candoco chooses music with special memories for her.

American ballerina Kathryn Morgan on ballet, body shaming and the joy of dance.

Lizeth Leonhardt Avalos won the RAD Members’ Photo Competition with a picture of her daughter. The Mexican ballet teacher discusses her journey into teaching, the RAD teachers who influenced her and starting a new life in Canada.

Zi Ling has won the RAD’s portrait competition for its new London home.

The queen of immersive dance theatre shares music to lose yourself in.

The seasoned Japanese choreographer has advice from an acclaimed career.

The RAD in London is developing a Good Neighbours programme with its local community. Kim Wide of Take A Part, an organisation committed to co-creation, explains why this work is crucial.

The RAD’s new home was formally opened by HRH the Duchess of Cornwall.

Houston Ballet soloist Harper Watters on legacy, pink heels and the power of social media.

The first in a series in which Gerard Charles, the RAD’s Artistic Director, explores our endlessly fascinating relationship with dance.

How does it feel to remake a classic movie musical? Justin Peck choreographs Steven Spielberg’s new film of West Side Story.

The gold medalist in the RAD’s 2021 Fonteyn International Ballet Competition shares the music that makes her want to dance.

The dance artist and cultural innovator shares advice about recognising that you are enough.

RAD teacher Victoria Treviño has been named one of Mexico’s 100 most creative people. Why is she so passionate about teaching?

Tim Arthur is the new Chief Executive of the RAD.

Paralympic champion Libby Clegg on athletics, Dancing on Ice – and why winning can feel worse than losing.

We report from the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition, held entirely online for the very first time.

Her school teachers called her stupid, but the hip-hop choreographer and teacher has found a defiant voice through dance. She explains the importance of being rowdy.

A gold medallist at the last in-person Genée competition recalls the evening, and describes staying motivated through the pandemic in Sydney.

The Dutch choreographer shares her best advice: chase your dreams!

The choreographer and director is creating a new ballet about the young Merlin. Is his playlist magical too?

The international winning entries from this year’s RAD members’ photo competition. The theme? ‘Dance makes me feel…’

A rare portrait of the legendary Russian ballerina has been gifted to the RAD.

The composer and cellist selects music that makes her dance like no-one is watching.

The former Genée medallist, now with Birmingham Royal Ballet, says: be brave and be you.

The Head of Research from the RAD Faculty of Education co-edits a new guide to contemporary ballet.

The former director of the Australian Ballet receives the RAD’s highest honour.

The Mariinsky Ballet principal describes turning his career around.

Celebrating 50 years of hip hop, expert voices – including the rapper Ice T – talk dance, relevance and sneakers.

The RAD has been part of dancing life for both Céline Gittens and Steven McRae, from early steps to becoming principal dancers. Now, as the RAD’s new ambassadors, they share experiences.