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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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Martha Excels at Rubicon: 'You can always be yourself'

"I have learnt loads of things at Rubicon, such as you can always be yourself no one will judge you. Also I learnt to be confident in what I am doing and never give up if it gets tough".
- Martha Crimmins, Rubicon Arts Award Student

Through Rubicon’s participation in the Arts Award (Trinity College, London) programme Martha Crimmins has been given the chance to be inspired and to grow her arts and leadership talents. This programme is creative, valuable and crucially, accessible. Martha has learning difficulties and was delighted to have the opportunity to join our Full time BTEC students on a personalised journey which has led to her developing more autonomy within her life as she plans for her future.
In 2018 Martha joined the students for 2 days a week in Contemporary, Improvisation, Street and Jazz dance classes. Her personal fitness levels improved as she took part in Yoga and Pilates sessions and she was able to contextualise her personal difficulties as she participated and supported learners in the regular sessions for Disabled Adults offered by Rubicon. She became part of the team and her confidence levels grew noticeably.
Attaining her Explore award was a high spot – Martha was presented with her certificate in front of a large audience at St David’s Hall Cardiff. The following year she chose to continue her programme and achieved her Bronze Award, which required her to lead a workshop she herself had planned. She is currently working towards her Silver Award which presents a real challenge and requires high levels of personal commitment and focus.
This Summer as part of that process Martha will create a short film to document her Rubicon journey and show what working with us has given her over the last two years. Who knows what her next step might be?

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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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