Royal Academy of Dance - Spring Intensive Syllabus Course

The Royal Academy of Dance Spring Intensive Syllabus Course is a five-day in-person intensive at RAD headquarters in London focusing on the RAD Vocational Graded Classical Ballet syllabus. Participants receive expert coaching from experienced tutors and faculty, with syllabus-based barre and centre work, coaching for male and female variations, and pointe-work sessions where appropriate.

The course runs Monday 16 February 2026 to Friday 20 February 2026 with daily timetabled sessions: 10:15-1:00 for RAD Intermediate Foundation and Intermediate, and 14:30-5:15 for Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1 and Advanced 2. A supplementary Pilates class (9:00-1:00 or 13:15-2:15) can be added to support technique.

Faculty listed include Darren Parish, Elaine Holland, Ruth Henry and Wendy Jardine.

Eligibility is for RAD students aged 11 years and above studying Intermediate Foundation to Advanced 2 with thorough knowledge of their chosen syllabus and variations. Students attending the intensive may be entered into the RAD exam session taking place 22-27 February 2026 (exam entries must be submitted by an RAD teacher by 12 January 2026).