The Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance provides students who hold, or are completing, a dance degree with an opportunity to specialise in the work of the Royal Academy of Dance. On successful completion, students are eligible to apply for RAD Registered Teacher Status and enter candidates for RAD examinations. Graduates from this programme will have passed the RAD Advanced 2 examination and are unique in being able to use the initials ‘LRAD’ after their names.
Traditionally, this programme has only been offered to students studying full time at the RAD in London. However, it is now open to applications from all students who meet the entry requirements and are able to attend the annual five week seminar held in the summer.
Content
The programme consists of three modules which increase in the level of demand from a basic knowledge and understanding of RAD syllabi and its use in teaching, to a critical appreciation of current issues in ballet education and training. The programme involves intensive practical study supported by lectures, presentations and seminars but does not include practical teaching. For this reason, applicants for this programme need to have some teaching experience in dance or ballet.
Modules
Year 1 (LRAD 1)
In the first year of study, students gain basic knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to teaching ballet, focusing on the graded syllabi and young people in the initial stages of vocational training.
Year 2 (LRAD 2)
Students in their second year of study are expected to increase their knowledge, understanding and skills by assessing the differing aims and requirements of the Graded and Vocational Graded syllabi and examinations.
Year 3 (LRAD 3)
In the final module, students consolidate and develop their learning by analysing the needs of young people in the final stages of vocational training and preparing for a professional career. Students are also expected to engage in current debates within the UK vocational training sector on meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse dance profession.
Delivery
The programme is delivered over three years in 5-week intensive periods of study, usually in May and June. During these weeks, students are expected to study full time and attend all timetabled sessions.
Assessment
Each module is assessed through practical examinations and short essays
which are designed to test accuracy of demonstration, understanding of teaching and education theory, and the ability to debate selected issues.
Award
Successful completion of the programme leads to the award of Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance and eligibility for Registered Teacher Status of the Royal Academy of Dance.
Further Study and Career Development
Holders of the Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance may be eligible to apply for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education: Dance Teaching.
