Bates Dance Studios Competitors

The RAD is one of the world’s most influential dance education and training organisations. With its global headquarters in London, the RAD works locally and around the world to bring dance to diverse communities, widen access to dance and share the benefits and wellbeing that dance brings. With a strong global membership presence in over 85 countries, each year around 200,000 dancers learn the RAD syllabus and take exams. Over 1,000 students are enrolled in in-person and distance-learning dance teacher training programmes. The RAD empowers people through dance education and enjoyment and believes that ‘every body’ should have the opportunity to learn to dance.

Since 1984, Broadway Dance Center has earned a reputation in the global dance community as a beacon of excellence in dance education. BDC is renowned for its unparalleled Faculty and for offering a diverse array of dance disciplines under one roof. With over 25 years of experience, our state-of-the-art studios, and our location in the heart of the Broadway theater district in New York City, BDC is the ultimate destination for dancers around the world.

At Jacob’s Pillow, our mission is to support dance creation, presentation, education, and preservation; and to engage and deepen public appreciation and support for dance. As a National Historic Landmark and recipient of the National Medal of Arts, we are honored to be home to America's longest-running international dance festival. Our Festival showcases over 50 national and international dance companies, offering more than 350 free and ticketed performances, talks, tours, classes, exhibits, events, and community programs. The School at Jacob’s Pillow stands as one of the most prestigious professional dance training centers in the U.S, providing invaluable professional advancement opportunities in arts administration, design, video, and production through seasonal internships. We are deeply committed to our local community, engaging with it through our growing community programs. As an active citizen and partner, the Pillow continues to make a positive impact. Our extensive Archives, accessible year-round to the public and online at danceinteractive.jacobspillow.org, are a treasure trove, chronicling more than a century of dance history through photographs, programs, books, costumes, audiotapes, and videos.