Royal Academy of Dance
London
Student support
We are with you through every step of your education to help you develop the skills, confidence and experience needed to embark on a successful career as a dance teacher and educator.
Whether you are onsite or on our distance learning programmes, we have a range of services to help you with your welfare, wellbeing and academic study skills. You will also have access to a global, online peer support community from Talk Campus, which offers 24/7 mental health support, any time of day, anywhere in the world.
Before you apply, you may have questions about what it’s like to study with us or are worried about how you will be able to manage your studies on top of having a family and full or part-time work. Or perhaps you are a student with a learning disability or medical condition that may affect how you participate in the programme. You may have questions about how we can support your learning while studying with us. The Student Support and Wellbeing Manager is here to answer your questions and we encourage you to contact us before applying.
Tutors and mentors
Our Tutors and Mentors are experienced dance education professionals who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and insights. They serve as valuable guides, helping you to gain a deeper understanding and insight of dance teaching in practice and help you develop essential skills. Tutors and Mentors become your champions, offering support, encouragement, and practical advice to help you reach your full potential.
Teaching placements
We place a strong emphasis on providing our students with real-world experience through teaching placements. These opportunities allow you to apply your knowledge in practical settings, gain hands-on experience, and develop a professional network. By working alongside experienced professionals, you will gain insights into different teaching contexts and settings, build confidence, and develop your practice-based skills.
Student Support and Wellbeing
The Student Support and Wellbeing Manager and the Study Skills Coordinator work closely together with the Faculty of Education tutoring team to provide a holistic approach to student support. The Student Support and Wellbeing Manager looks after the more pastoral aspects of your student experience as well as managing Personal Learning Support Plans for students with disabilities (including long term medical conditions, physical impairments, learning disability, mental health conditions and general wellbeing). The Study Skills Coordinator is directed towards supporting you with your academic work. This includes time management, note-taking, research, and developing writing skills.
Academic study skills
The Study Skills Coordinator provides group tutorials and one-to-one support on a range of academic study-related topics. These include time management and making notes, as well as writing and research skills and preparing presentations.
Health and wellbeing
Although we don’t have medical services on-site, if you’re studying with us at RAD headquarters, we can signpost you to local services, including GPs and physiotherapy. If you’re studying by distance learning, the Student Support and Wellbeing Manager can talk to you about the support you may need to find within your country of study.
Disability support
We welcome applications from students with disabilities (including long term medical conditions, physical impairments, learning disabilities and mental health conditions) who wish to pursue a career in the dance teaching profession. For on-site programmes, we encourage you to visit us before applying, to view classes and facilities and discuss any support or adjustments that may be required. The earlier you can let us know about your disability the better, so that we can work with you to implement a Study Support Plan.