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Cai Tomos Case Study
                   
WWTP has a new case study evaluating the Creative Practice Support Session set up by Tracey Brown and facilitated by Cai Tomor. The case study is available below in English and Welsh and is downloadable as a PDF to read in your own time.

                   
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Wales wide training programme: a short review 2013-2022
                   
The Wales Wide Training Programme (WWTP) aims to inspire and sustain community dance in Wales by providing training in a strategic way, responsive to sector needs. WWTP responds to sector needs and is primarily a training programme for those working in dance across Wales.

                   
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I believe it to have been as equally important as my medication
                   
Read Alan's story, a heart-warming account of how Movement to Music sessions have transformed his life after suffering a stroke in 2018.

                   
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I believe it to have been as equally important as my medication
Movement to Music is a fun, interactive session run collaboratively by Rubicon, The Stroke Association and CAVUHB Arts Team. These sessions aim to explore how dance can support stroke survivors by enhancing mood, mobility and social interaction through shared creative activity. Alan joined our Movement to Music sessions during lockdown when we switched to virtual delivery for the first time ever! He has loved getting involved in sessions and seen great improvements in his confidence. Here’s Alan’s story:
“I suffered my stroke in 2018 whilst undergoing very necessary emergency open heart surgery. As a result, I spent 14 weeks in Hospital and was discharged home in a wheelchair and zimmer frames to help get me about the house. Extensive physiotherapy and occupational therapy helped my mobility and dexterity but I have been very reluctant to attempt anything that is energetic. This has changed dramatically thanks to Movement to Music.”
“After the first session, I felt physically exhausted but mentally stimulated and with each passing session this has become even more apparent. I have found a greater confidence, and dare I say ability, in many many tasks, some of which I have attempted for the first time e.g. shopping alone. I have even found myself moving to music whilst listening to the radio in the way that Anwen has shown us.”
“Movement to Music has become an important part of my recovery, so much so that I believe it to have been as equally important as my medication. Much has been made of the effect that the pandemic has had on people's mental health and wellbeing; Movement to Music has definitely improved mine!”
We are delighted to have Alan with us in Movement to Music. If you think you could benefit from coming along to a session or want to find out more about our work in stroke recovery, please get in touch by emailing info@rubicondance.co.uk.
You can read more about Alan here: https://mihc.org.uk/about/our-stories/bridgend-alans-story/
 
 

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Cai Tomos Case Study
             
WWTP has a new case study evaluating the Creative Practice Support Session set up by Tracey Brown and facilitated by Cai Tomor. The case study is available below in English and Welsh and is downloadable as a PDF to read in your own time.

            


	


            

             
            
            

             
Moving from the micro to macro level learning by Dr Susanne Burns
             
Tracey Brown, who coordinatest the WWTP from Rubicon, and I decided that we should pilot the online evaluation workshop with the staff team at Rubicon as part of their ongoing online CPD work. The workshop went really well, feedback was overwhelmingly positive and I felt confident that we could roll it out more widely. So, what had been a one day workshop for 12 people had suddenly become three online workshops reaching more then 24 people across Wales.

            


	


            

             
            
            

             
Wales wide training programme: a short review 2013-2022
             
The Wales Wide Training Programme (WWTP) aims to inspire and sustain community dance in Wales by providing training in a strategic way, responsive to sector needs. WWTP responds to sector needs and is primarily a training programme for those working in dance across Wales.

            


	


            

             
            
            

             
I believe it to have been as equally important as my medication
             
Read Alan's story, a heart-warming account of how Movement to Music sessions have transformed his life after suffering a stroke in 2018.

            


	


            

             
            
            

             
Rhian's Apprenticeship Journey
             
Read Rhian's final report about her experiences as a community dance apprentice at Rubicon.

            


	


            

             
            
            

             
Staying active and sharing laughter: Penarth pier dancers share their stories
             
Bronwen, Felicity, Eileen and Katie from our Penarth Pier 50+ group share their memories of Rubicon and how they keep their bodies and minds active through dance.

            


	


            

             
            
            

             
What does the Wales wide training programme mean to you?
             
Hear from some of our partners and freelancers about what the WWTP means to them. What they value about the Wales Wide Network, training opportunities and friendships forged along the way.

            


	


            

             
            
            

             
Leila's Time with Rubicon: How dance has helped her become a more confident person
             
Leila has grown in confidence and positivity throughout her time at Rubicon. She started dancing at 6 years old and is now a member of our Flagship contemporary and street group. Read her story here.

            


	


            

             
            
            

             
Martha Excels at Rubicon: 'You can always be yourself'
             
Rubicon's participation in the Arts Award (Trinity College, London) has helped Martha develop her arts and leadership talents.

            


	


            

             
            
            

             
Aisling's Journey with Rubicon
             
Read Aisling's story about her journey with Rubicon: from weekly classes when she was little to taking on a full time community dance apprenticeship.

            


	


            

             
            
            

             
Holly's Story: 'Rubicon thoroughly prepared me with the skills to tackle the dance sector'
             
Read about Holly's time at Rubicon, which led to her studying at the prestigious Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance.

            


		


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