Billy Brooke - Dancer

About Billy

Before I first came into contact with Rubicon, I was working in the Covid-19 vaccine centres after losing my previous dancing job due to the pandemic and had all but given up on pursuing my dancing career.

My first experience with Rubicon was when I auditioned for the company. Spending just half a day there, it was the first time I had been in a dance studio in a while, and I instantly got a sense of what an inspiring and creative atmosphere they have created.

I am now continuing my long-term goal and passion of working as a professional dancer, feeling re-enthused and invigorated after time away from dance.

Up until the pandemic, I had only ever worked in very classical ballet productions. This is an exciting opportunity to expand my dance horizons, working in various styles of dance and with amazing choreographers.

I want to continue to pursue my passion for dance and push myself to continue to learn and explore further as a dance artist.

Rehearsals for The Nutcracker © Sian Trenberth

Latest

Wales Wide Training Programme Summer Dates

Wales Wide Training Programme dates for diaries June and July 2022!!! All sessions will take place on Zoom. If you have any access needs then please let me know [email protected]
THE BOP JAZZ SUMMER RESIDENCY 2022

The BOP Jazz Intensive Program is suitable for dance students and graduates, advanced and professional dancers and teachers, with a concise understanding of dance technique. The BOP Jazz Residency is aimed to inspire, yet challenge. “Come As You Are” is the BOP Mantra, allowing everyone to develop and achieve their own potential as jazz dance performers.
WWTP Dance for Parkinson’s focus

A talk by Sophie Lorimer, Rubicon’s current Community Dance Apprentice and her mum Jules King who lives with Early Onset Parkinson’s
Perceptions 2022

'Perceptions 2022’, at the Dolman Theatre, Newport 7pm on Thursday 26th May 2022, is an energetic and vibrant performance showcasing a wide variety of dance styles.

Jamiel Laurence - Creative Director

I am currently the first Creative Director of Rubicon Dance Company and have created our first full length and uniquely welsh production of "The Nutcracker". I finally have found the position within a creative setting in which I feel most comfortable, working with a group of dancers, each of whom has been with me from the beginning of this adventure and each of whom I believe in.
Anna Watkins - Rehearsal Director

I have worked in many roles within the dance industry, and I am still very much involved in a variety of these. However, the new role as Rehearsal Director working with Rubicon Dance Company feels very meant to be in my soul and this stage of my career.
Amber Howells - Dancer

Since graduating from Northern School of Contemporary Dance last year, I have been working as a freelance dance artist, an aspiring writer and am now part of Rubicon Dance Company.
Chloe Davies - Dancer

I studied contemporary dance for three years, at the London Studio Centre, before graduating with a First-Class Honours in July 2020. I'm currently working with a brand-new professional dance company, 'Rubicon Dance Company'.
Isaac St John - Dancer

Before I found Rubicon I began my journey with dance by spending many years studying Russian Ballet whilst attending some modern jazz classes to expand my horizons. I am now a member of the @RubiconDance professional dance company.
Joshua Dance - Dancer

My first experience with Rubicon was eye-opening. I was now in a world where creativity and passion were encouraged and not looked down on. Rubicon took a risk on me as I had never danced before. They trained me and gave me the education and support to believe I can achieve more in life and attain a promising future.
Katie Whitcombe - Dancer

Before I came into contact with Rubicon Dance, I attended comprehensive school alongside training in Ballet and Jazz at Gemini School of Dance. I am now a founding company member of the Rubicon Dance Company.
Luke Bafico - Dancer

After graduating from Trinity Laban with a First in Contemporary Dance, I came back to work with Rubicon as the Vocational Training Assistant for the full-time course. I am now a company member with Rubicon Dance Company.
Rebecca Long - Dancer

After recently graduating, Rubicon has again allowed me to progress in my dance career by engaging me as a professional dancer in their new company.