Wales Wide Training Programme

05/06/2026

Diolch Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru | Arts Council of Wales for your support to Rubicon Dance and Wales Wide Training Programme/Rhaglen Hyfforddiant Cymru Gyfan.

The Arts Council of Wales have announced a series of actions designed to support and strengthen the artform of Dance in Wales.

05/06/2026

"Exploring Current Challenges in your Dancing with Parkinson's Work"

Thursday July 2nd 1.30-2.30pm on ZOOM.

FREE to attend but bookings are essential - [email protected]

As this academic year draws to an end, this online session provides a protected space to surface and consider how your practice has developed in response to your participants over the last year. How have you accommodated the impact of disease progression and its symptoms? Is there more support needed here? What unresolved challenges remain?

This session will be interactive with invitations to discuss your work, recognise achievements and together, seek possible solutions to ongoing challenges through drawing on our collective experience. It will begin with some reflection prompts. Please have writing materials to hand and a cuppa!

Any questions? Please email Heidi in advance [email protected]

From Heidi Wilson
"I have the privilege of working both as a Senior Lecturer in Dance at Cardiff Metropolitan University and as a freelance community dance artist.

I love teaching across a range of contexts. My students at university keep me questioning, wondering and trying to make sense of the shifting sands of dancing with diverse communities. My colleagues support research and interdisciplinary opportunities which question where dance ‘fits’ and what it has to offer. My community dancers push me to develop my practice. There is always so much to learn.

I have been involved in community arts since 1991 in social care settings, education and more recently health. I look forward to continuing these conversations with you, sharing my experiences, and learning from yours. Thank you WWTP!"

04/06/2026

Diolch Marla King for all of your wonderful sessions for WWTP that have focused on Climate Justice in the Arts.

More of these are coming soon so watch this space!

04/06/2026

Case Study - Heidi Wilson, Freelance Dance Practitioner, Powys and Senior Lecturer in Dance at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

"An Enduring Relationship: Wales Wide Training Programme and Me".

"Perthynas Barhaol: Rhaglen Hyfforddiant Cymru Gyfan a Fi".

Thank you/Diolch!

Rubicon provides exceptional dance opportunities in Cardiff, Newport and Penarth. Classes in ballet, tap, street and more available now.

02/06/2026

Independent Reviewer role with Rubicon Dance - Community Dance Training in Wales.

Please see below for details and do not hesitate to get in touch if you would like an informal chat or need further information about this role - [email protected]

Diolch!

People Dancing is the development organisation for community and participatory dance

01/06/2026

Work with Rubicon Dance:

INDEPENDENT REVIEWER – COMMUNITY DANCE TRAINING IN WALES

Rubicon Dance is leading on the commissioning of an Independent Review of Community Dance Training in Wales and is seeking to appoint a consultant(s) to carry out this work.

The Contract will commence in June/July 2026 and run up to the 30th November 2026. The budget available is £11,500 (inclusive of travel, materials and VAT).

How to Apply: Please send a CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Deadline for applications: Tuesday June 16th at 5.00pm
Interviews: Wednesday June 24th in the afternoon at Rubicon Dance, Adamsdown, Cardiff, CF24 1ND

Your covering letter should explain why you think you are suitable for the job and demonstrate your experience and skills according to the Personal Specification in the Job Description section. You may submit this in written format, by video or sound file, or any other manner that is accessible to you.

Written letters should be no more than two pages. Video/audio applications should be no more than 10 minutes. If you would like to apply in another format, please get in touch.

Rubicon Dance is an Equal Opportunities employer and committed to improving its diversity to reflect the communities it serves. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly encourage individuals with diverse perspectives and experiences to apply.

If you have any questions regarding this role, feel free to email Rubicon Dance at [email protected], or call us on 02920 491477.

Gweithiwch gyda Rubicon Dance:

ADOLYGYDD ANNIBYNNOL – HYFFORDDIANT DAWNS GYMUNEDOL YNG NGHYMRU

Mae Rubicon Dance yn arwain ar gomisiynu Adolygiad Annibynnol o Hyfforddiant Dawns Gymunedol yng Nghymru ac yn ceisio penodi ymgynghorydd/ymgynghorwyr i gyflawni’r gwaith hwn. Bydd y contract yn dechrau ym Mehefin/Gorffennaf 2026 ac yn rhedeg tan 30 Tachwedd 2026. Y gyllideb sydd ar gael yw £11,500 (gan gynnwys teithio, deunyddiau a TAW).

Sut i Wneud Cais: Anfonwch CV a llythyr eglurhaol at [email protected]

Dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau: Dydd Mawrth 16 Mehefin am 5.00pm

Cyfweliadau: Prynhawn dydd Mercher 24 Mehefin yn Rubicon Dance, Adamsdown, Caerdydd, CF24 1ND

Dylai eich llythyr eglurhaol esbonio pam rydych yn credu eich bod yn addas ar gyfer y swydd a dangos eich profiad a’ch sgiliau yn unol â Manyleb y Person yn adran Disgrifiad y Swydd. Gallwch gyflwyno hwn ar ffurf ysgrifenedig, drwy fideo neu ffeil sain, neu mewn unrhyw ffordd arall sy’n hygyrch i chi.

Ni ddylai llythyrau ysgrifenedig fod yn fwy na dwy dudalen. Ni ddylai ceisiadau fideo/sain fod yn hwy na 10 munud. Os hoffech wneud cais mewn fformat arall, cysylltwch â ni.

Mae Rubicon Dance yn gyflogwr Cyfle Cyfartal ac wedi ymrwymo i wella ei amrywiaeth er mwyn adlewyrchu’r cymunedau y mae’n eu gwasanaethu. Croesawn ymgeiswyr o bob cefndir ac yn annog unigolion sydd â safbwyntiau a phrofiadau amrywiol i wneud cais yn arbennig.

Os oes gennych unrhyw gwestiynau am y rôl hon, mae croeso i chi anfon e-bost at Rubicon Dance yn [email protected] neu ein ffonio ar 02920 491477.

Thank you/diolch!

Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru | Arts Council of Wales

For Community Dance Training in Wales

29/05/2026

A big thanks to Megan Blease, Freelance Dance Practitioner, based in north Wales for this lovely response to the question "What does Wales Wide Training Programme mean to you/Beth mae Rhaglen Hyfforddi Cymru Gyfan yn ei olygu i chi?

Diolch Megan for taking the time to send this across and thank you for your support to WWTP.

28/05/2026

NEW TO RUBICON!!!

KATHAK DANCE CLASSES FOR CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS LED BY ISHIKA BISWAS

WEEKLY SESSIONS FROM FRIDAY JUNE 5TH - FRIDAY JULY 17TH

CLASSES WILL TAKE PLACE AT RUBICON DANCE, NORA STREET, ADAMSDOWN, CARDIFF, CF24 1ND.

KATHAK JUNIORS (please note that the minimum age is 4 years old for this class) – 5.30-6.15pm - £5.00 per person per class

A joyful introduction to Kathak for younger dancers, exploring rhythm, storytelling, expression, footwork and movement through a playful and engaging approach. The class nurtures creativity, confidence and musicality while introducing students to one of the major classical dance traditions of South Asia.

KATHAK ADULTS – 6.15-7.15pm - £6.50 per person per class

An open-level Kathak class exploring rhythm, technique, movement vocabulary, expression and repertoire within the North Indian classical dance tradition. The sessions combine structured training with creative exploration, offering participants a grounding in Kathak while developing coordination, musicality and embodied storytelling.

Please email [email protected] to book your place or call us at Rubicon Dance on 02920 491477 for further details. Otherwise just come along to the first session on FRIDAY JUNE 5th. We would love to see you.

Please note if you haven’t attended Kathak Dance with Ishika before now then you are entitled to one FREE taster class.

Image Credit - Krish Banerjee

Many thanks!

23/05/2026

Enjoy the sunshine and the long weekend all!

20/05/2026

Ah looking back at the gorgeous weather we had back in April for a CPD day "A Time to Pause" organised by Rubicon Dance, hosted by Arts Care Gofal Celf and facilitated by Heidi Wilson as part of WWTP in the beautiful Botanic Garden of Wales.

We apparently have sunshine this bank holiday weekend! 😎