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Work with Rubicon Dance: Dance for Health Trainee Practitioner
                   
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Shortlisted in the One Dance UK Awards 2026

Anwen Davies of Rubicon Dance shortlisted in the Dance for Health category in the One Dance UK Awards 2026

The One Dance UK Awards took place at Bradford Live on Saturday February 7th 2026.  The evening was presented by One Dance UK Chief Executive Andrew Hurst alongside  Sabbiyah Pervez, Reporter for BBC Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, The event was attended by Tracey Brown, Stakeholder Manager and Anwen Davies, Dance Leader, Rubicon Dance.
In 2021 Wales Wide Training Programme, managed by Rubicon Dance won the Dance Advocacy Award and in 2022 Rubicon won the Community Champion Award. This year we were very excited to hear that Anwen Davies had been shortlisted in the Dance for Health category alongside Natalie Hall, Fireflies Fitness and Scottish Ballet (SB Health). Anwen didn't win an award but what an incredible achievement for her to be shortlisted!
"It was such an honour to be shortlisted and be at the awards ceremony, with so many talented and inspiring people from the dance community across the UK. I managed to talk with some inspirational people and one I am hoping to meet up with to do future projects together. Thank you so much." - Anwen Davies, Dance Leader, Rubicon Dance
We were treated to a tour of Bradford Arts Centre which is stunning followed by a panel discussion which focused on Environment and Sustainability
The awards evening was full to capacity with so many inspirational people doing such great work in the UK wide dance sector. We were so happy to be a part of this and in fact the only Wales based organisation in attendance. It felt particularly special to have made a shortlist in Rubicon's 50th Anniversary year.
There were several categories to the awards including the prestigious Jane Attenborough Award. Our Stakeholder Manager at Rubicon was honoured to be asked to present the winner of the People's Choice Award which went to Motionhouse. 
During the awards we shared our table with Cheshire Dance and Fireflies Fitness and we also chatted with colleagues from across the dance sector including some new connections, whilst advocating for Rubicon's work, especially in our milestone year.
Audiences were treated to brilliant and inspiring performances from Bradford’s very own breakers, Clean North Crew, followed by Kathak and Contemporary movement artistry from the incredible Rhythmosaic. The evening closed on a high with the high-energy Bhangra sounds of Punjabi Roots & MC, who had the entire room dancing and celebrating together.
The team from One Dance UK were incredibly warm and welcoming and our presence at the awards has hopefully continued to develop Rubicon's long standing relationship with One Dance UK. 
"We were delighted that Rubicon Dance could be a part of the One Dance UK Awards this year. Congratulations to Anwen Davies, Dance Leader at Rubicon Dance who was shortlisted for the Dance for Health Award, and a heartfelt thank you to Tracey Brown, Stakeholder Manager at Rubicon Dance, who was one of the esteemed judges for the Awards again this year and presented the People’s Choice Award during the ceremony." - Rebecca Bertram, Project Manager, One Dance UK 

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Work with Rubicon Dance: Dance for Health Trainee Practitioner
             
This is an exciting opportunity to develop specialist skills in delivering high‑quality dance activities across health and community settings.
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
Shortlisted in the One Dance UK Awards 2026
             
Anwen Davies of Rubicon Dance shortlisted in the Dance for Health category in the One Dance UK Awards 2026
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
Launch of Freelance Fridays initiative within 'Black Box Studio' development
             
Rubicon Dance has announced its intention to develop a ‘black box studio’ alongside a new a ‘Freelance Fridays’ offer that will provide free development space for unfunded artists. 
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
Call-out for dance leaders for 50th anniversary expansion
             
Rubicon Dance is looking to make new connections with inspiring dance leaders to join our growing pool of creative facilitators
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
Rubicon Dance 50-50-50 campaign
             
To mark our special anniversary, we’re launching a special campaign: “50 people donating £50 to celebrate 50 years of Rubicon Dance!"
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
A tribute to Ruth Till MBE
             
A tribute to Ruth Till MBE, Director of Rubicon Dance 1993-2009
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
Winners at Arts & Business Cymru Awards
             
Rubicon Dance wins twice at the 2025 Arts & Business Cymru Awards event
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
Trustee Recruitment
             
Rubicon Dance wishes to recruit two new Trustees
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
Let's Dance with Rubicon Dance
             
Rubicon Dance is signed up to the "Let's Dance" UK wide campaign on Sunday 2 March
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
BTEC Open Days and Auditions 2025
             
Rubicon BTEC 2025-2026 academic year recruitment programme dates
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
Work with Rubicon Dance: Outreach & Engagement Coordinator  /  Gweithio gyda Rubicon: Cydlynydd Allgymorth ac Ymgysylltu
             
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the future of our organisation / Mae hwn yn gyfle cyffrous i chwarae rhan ganolog yn nyfodol ein sefydliad
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
Work with Rubicon Dance: Operations Manager  /  Gweithio gyda Rubicon: Rheolwr Gweithrediadau
             
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the future of our organisation / Mae hwn yn gyfle cyffrous i chwarae rhan ganolog yn nyfodol ein sefydliad
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
Thank You Bryn Deri Primary School
             
We would like to say a big thank you to Bryn Deri Primary School, Radyr, Cardiff for organising a fundraising event for Rubicon Dance at their school on July 11th. The children raised £161.00 for Rubicon!
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
Cornerstone July 2023
             
In July the Rubicon BTEC Students and Youth Dance Performance Group performed at Cornerstone in Cardiff City Centre to celebrate 47 years of Rubicon Dance and to raise funds.
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
Rubicon Dance meets Rubicon Wales
             
Rubicon have recently formed a connection with Rubicon Wales, a business focussed on training and employing individuals in the facilities management sector.
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
Active Dancing with Parkinson's at Rubicon
             
Rubicon Dance's new Active Dancing with Parkinson's session is for people who want a more intense and challenging session than a standard Dance for Parkinson's class. It is aimed at people with Parkinson's that lead an active life, including those with Young Onset. All content in the session will be modifiable and tailored to each participant to ensure a fun experience for all.
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
40 Years in Adamsdown Primary School
             
This year we celebrate 40 years of Rubicon Dance leading weekly sessions at Adamsdown Primary School with the first sessions being set up in 1983.
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
Rubicon in partnership with The Royal Ballet School
             
Rubicon Dance in partnership with The Royal Ballet School, are thrilled to announce the launch of a new Primary Steps centre in Cardiff. The first centre in Wales, this partnership will bring the Primary Steps programme to six new schools, in addition to the 28 participating schools across England.
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
Using Dance for Health: March 2022
             
Following a successful first course in July 2021 Coleg Sir Gâr, Rubicon Dance and Wales Wide Training Programme are running a second short course in Arts and Health Awareness which is online and free to those who are eligible for PLA funding (Personal Learning Account) through Welsh Assembly Government.
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
Dance Advocacy Award for Wales Wide Training Programme
             
We are absolutely thrilled to have won the Dance Advocacy Award for Wales Wide Training Programme, a programme managed by Rubicon since it was established in 2013. WWTP is supported by Arts Council of Wales and has twenty partners involved in the programme and a database of three hundred people working in dance across Wales.
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
It’s our 45th Anniversary!
             
To celebrate our 45th anniversary, all staff and board members of Rubicon will be moving for 45 miles over 45 days starting on the 1st of September. That’s right, we will be dancing, walking, swimming or even running 1 mile for each of the 45 years of Rubicon’s success.
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
Rubicon Dance and B.A.i.D
             
Rubicon is pleased to announce the start of a new partnership with Black Artists in Dance (B.A.i.D) an organisation that exists to create a physical and digital platform that responds to the educational and professional needs of those working within the dance industry. B.A.i.D aims to showcase the contribution that black dancers, artists and academics make to the development of dance, specifically within the UK.
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
Rubicon Dance Student Selected to Represent Wales at UDance Festival!
             
Rubicon would like to extend congratulations to Megan, one of our full-time students, who has been selected to represent Wales at the National UDance Digital Festival 16-18th July 2021.
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
SERIES OF INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKERS
             
287 places were taken for the Inspirational Speaker Series with 63 attending from the dance sector across Wales and 14 Rubicon Full Time Course Students!
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
Rubicon and Cardiff and Vale Health Charity win at A&B Cymru Awards
             
Rubicon were thrilled to win the award in the Arts, Business and Health category for our partnership work with Cardiff and Vale Health Charity's Art team.
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
A big thank you to Fusion Cardiff
             
Rubicon would like to extend our thanks to Fusion Cardiff for their generous funding of £1440 to support our virtual online pilots.
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
Dance, Digital and Participation: Rubicon Dance in conversation with Tom Hobden
             
Watch Tom Hobden and Rubicon's dance practitioner, Lucy Lloyd, talking all things pre-recorded classes, zoom interaction and how to start filming dance classes.
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
Dance and Creativity During Lockdown
             
Watch two film projects created by our dance participants during lockdown. Filmed in their homes, gardens and local areas, our participants show that dance can connect even in the hardest of times.
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
Gwanwyn Dance Day 2019
             
Gwanwyn is the national month-long festival held across Wales which celebrates creativity in older age. Take a look at what Rubicon got up to for Gwanwyn in 2019!
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
Rubicon Perform at Art @ the Senedd
             
Rubicon's BTEC students perform at A&B Cymru's Art @ the Senedd, a partnership with Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas AM.
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
Rubicon's Schools' Dance Festival 2020
             
Last month concluded Rubicon’s annual Schools’ Dance Festival. The festival, which we run to celebrate the talent and potential of young people in Wales, saw over 50 schools and 1300 pupils take to the stage in St David’s Hall.
            
  
 
 

  
            

             
            
            

             
Looking Back on a Year of Dance: 2019 at Rubicon
             
As the year drew to a close in 2019, we took the time to celebrate our amazing participants, staff, and partnerships for our #12daysofgiving campaign.
            
  
 

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