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Issue 4 – June 2022

HOME

Welcome to the RAD’s new global headquarters in London. Film: David Kaplowitz

Issue 4 – June 2022

What does home mean to you? A place of safety and shelter? Somewhere you can be your whole self? A base from which to take on the world?

reports

Where dance happens

The RAD’s new global headquarters will let the Academy spread its wings. Sarah Crompton explores the building and meets the people who made it happen.

interviews

Meet the boss

Tim Arthur has worked in theatre, publishing and finance, and now he’s the RAD’s new Chief Executive. David Jays hears about his love of the arts and ear for the membership – and his unexpected dancing past.

features

Welcome to Battersea

Take Veronica Horwell’s unique audio tour through Battersea’s rich history – a place of pets, parks and power, and home to the RAD.

features

Here, queer and dancing

A male pairing on the British tv show Strictly Come Dancing shone a spotlight on the LGBTQ+ dance scene. Emily Garside explores the history and power of queer dance.

reports

Taking care

Dance is a demanding career – especially when you also have caring responsibilities at home. Georgina Lawton hears about the challenges of combining dance and care.

features

Long way from home

Bronislava Nijinska was in Monte Carlo when she began work on what would become her greatest ballet, Les Noces, a Russian tragedy created in exile. As the ballet approaches its centenary, Lynn Garafola traces its evolution and shattering effect.

SHORT READS Issue 4 – June 2022

Big Picture

Life in colour

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


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Playlist

Maxine Doyle

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


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Advice Bureau

Saburo Teshigawara

The seasoned Japanese choreographer has advice from an acclaimed career.


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RAD Q&A

Kim Wide

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.


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Inside RAD

A royal opening

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


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Why Dance Matters

Harper Watters

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


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Art of the matter

Technique and beyond

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


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