15 June 2021 16:07

Events series for RAD Members

We are excited to trial a range of online events for RAD Members providing opportunities to connect, learn and be inspired. The series will include three event strands: ‘Connect and Inspire’, ‘Entertain and Delight’, and ‘Inform and Educate’.

Entertain and Delight V&A event: Celebrating Dame Margot Fonteyn

Thursday 19 August 2021, 16:00-17:15 BST
Tickets per device: £5

We are delighted to be working with the V&A to present an online event celebrating our longest-serving president, Dame Margot Fonteyn.

Fonteyn is regarded as the most influential ballet dancer of her generation. Alastair Macaulay, chief dance critic for The New York Times (2007-2018), will chair a panel discussion highlighting Fonteyn’s contribution to British Ballet. The panel will include The Royal Ballet’s Former Principal, Alfreda Thorogood FRAD, and former Director, Dame Monica Mason, and Stephen Jefferies, Former Principal Dancer and Director.

RAD Members receive early bird access to book tickets, and the event is now on general sale (subject to availability). Book now!

Connect and Inspire Networking Event

Wednesday 27 July 2021 | Free | Booking required

After the success of our Connect and Inspire member events, join us for your next member networking event on 27 July at 10:00 BST. This will be a great opportunity to speak with your fellow members about running your classes amid changing COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines.  Register here by 10:00 am Monday 26 July  if you would like to attend.

Inform and Educate: Safeguarding: Beyond the headlines

Thursday 16 September 2021 | Free | Booking required

This free session will take place on 16 September 2021 from 9am-10am BST, and will provide a practical overview of the challenges presented in safeguarding children and young people in a changing world, with a focus on the impact of lockdowns. Stuart Murphy, Assistant Principal – Pupil Development & Well-being, at a leading independent day school, will share his experience of managing day-to-day safeguarding issues, how to have difficult conversations with parents and students, and working with external agencies and organisations. As dance school leaders, you are not experts, this session will explore how to respond to safeguarding issues with empathy and pragmatism within your own schools and dance class environments. Stuart will lead the session, sharing his insights and encouraging questions and group discussion. Register your interest here.

Visit the Member’s Area to find about more.

Previous events

In July 2021 we were delighted to host The Curator’s Cut, in celebration of On Point: Royal Academy of Dance at 100. The online event featured fascinating insights from the display’s co-curators, Jane Pritchard (Dance Curator, V&A) and Eleanor Fitzpatrick (Archives and Records Manager, RAD), transporting the audience inside the V&A to the heart of the display.