The Academy has superb facilities and resources which make it a centre of excellence for the study of dance
Studios and Performance Space
Students studying at the RAD benefit from eight fully equipped dance studios named after key figures in its history. The Fonteyn Centre offers two professional company size studios (Ashton and de Valois), whilst the Genée Studio transforms into a studio theatre for student and community dance performances.
Information Learning Technology Suite and Computer Suite
The Information Learning Technology Suite and Computer Suite are used to support student study and, in particular, to develop ICT skills in dance education and teaching. Both suites contain a wide range of hardware and software including Benesh Editor, Labanwriter, and Lifeforms.
Audio-Visual Resources
To enhance the development of teaching and self-evaluation skills, on-site students have access to a digital video camera and playback facilities to film and assess teaching. This may be used on site and, with prior arrangement, may be taken into schools/colleges to record work with different groups of students. The video collection housed in the Philip Richardson Library also enables students to use a range of professional dance works for resource-based teaching.
Music/Recording Suite
Recently upgraded digital recording and editing facilities in the Academy's music technology suite enable students to produce professional-standard sound and video resources in multiple formats using programmes such as Sibelius, Cubase, Adobe Audition and Adobe Premiere. These can be used for teaching, performing, and as part of students’ programme work. In addition, large, resonant studios provide excellent, ambient spaces for live recordings.
