Following a successful year of the collaboration in Australia, today Rambert Grades and the Royal Academy of Dance are launching the global expansion of their collaboration.

This expanded collaboration unites the two world-leading dance education and training organisations who are committed to providing excellence in teaching practice and widening access to dance. Teachers across the world now have further opportunities to train in the Rambert Grades syllabus, providing a progressive and inclusive contemporary dance syllabus option.

Exclusive discounts on membership

The collaboration enables RAD Registered Teachers to secure a 40% discount on individual Rambert Grades membership, whilst RAD Members can receive a 20% discount on Rambert Grades membership. Those who join may undertake Syllabus Training from September 2023, with online courses offered for time zones across the globe. Delivered in an online learning environment, Rambert Grades offers training for two syllabi across 4 levels and 8 qualifications (Creative Movers up to Grade 8). RAD teachers can then enter students for online Rambert Grades exams.

Amanda Britton (Joint CEO of Rambert Grades and Chief Executive, Principal and Artistic Director of Rambert School), said, “Both founded over a century ago, the Royal Academy of Dance and Rambert School share a heritage of progressive and innovative dance education. As an inclusive offering for dancers of all backgrounds, Rambert Grades celebrates the individuality and creativity of every student and technical training grounded in professional practice. We are proud to join forces with the Royal Academy of Dance as the leading providers of ballet education in schools across the world to bring dancers and teachers our accredited contemporary dance syllabus.”

Benoit Swan Pouffer (Artistic Director of Rambert), said, “Rambert Grades believes in training to empower. This collaboration with the Royal Academy of Dance is an opportunity to provide contemporary dance training which recognises every dancer’s individuality and champions it. Teachers who deliver the Rambert Grades syllabus are encouraging young people to discover how the power of dance can change their lives. . We’re excited for young dancers across the globe to experience the syllabus and learn choreography from celebrated international artists such as Hofesh Shechter.”

How to join

Those who are interested in the offer can join Rambert Grades by completing the application process, during which they will be invited to include details of their RAD membership.