Royal Academy of Dance appoints Artistic Director

Royal Ballet Principal dancer ALEXANDER CAMPBELL will be the new Artistic Director at the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), it has been announced.

Succeeding RAD's previous Artistic Director, GERARD CHARLES, who retired last year, Australian-born Campbell will join in April after over a decade at The Royal Ballet.

Campbell said RAD was formative in his training and "has the power to shape how people interact with ballet and dance". 

"I am motivated and excited to play a part in how we develop and offer these exceptional and positive interactions, not only for our current and future members and students but also for society in general," he said.