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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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Holly's Story: 'Rubicon thoroughly prepared me with the skills to tackle the dance sector'

"Rubicon thoroughly prepared me with the skills to tackle the dance sector, from being able to execute an hour and a half long show in different dance styles to lesson planning for post graduate dancers".

Holly joined the Rubicon Full Time Preliminary Training Course in 2014 before continuing her vocational training at the prestigious Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance in 2015, where she graduated with a First Class BA (Hons). During her time at Rambert School, Holly worked on creations with and performed pieces by renowned choreographers such as Richard Alston, Theo Clinkard, Ashley Page and Wayne Parsons. Holly was also involved in student choreographies, some of which were chosen to be performed in collaboration with London Schools Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican, Central Saint Martins at the Platform Theatre and The Rambert School Collaboration 2017 at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Between 2017 and 2018, Holly started working with Christopher Thomas as part of the Sadler’s Wells Young Associates Programme before joining TanzTheater Münster, where she performed in two different productions by Hans Henning Paar and Tiago Manquinho. Now Holly is working for Arielle Smith’s Project .Dot where they are involved in a Research and Development process, as well as a UK tour in 2020. Throughout Holly has assisted and taught dance classes for various institutions, which include teaching creative and choreography classes for Ballet Cymru’s Pre-Professional Programme.

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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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