My Journey

Qualifications

I started dancing at the age of 4 and at 16 received a scholarship to train at a full-time vocational Ballet School. I was also a competitive Gymnast winning many county and regional titles throughout the 90s. I danced professionally in the UK and abroad in cabaret productions where I discovered a passion for choreography and teaching others. I studied at Middlesex University as well as the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing and have been teaching dance and fitness around Herefordshire for the past 16 years. I teach RAD Ballet for Three Counties Dance Academy, I am a DanceFit and Pilates Instructor at various local gyms in Hereford. I have run my own Silver Swans Ballet classes since April 2018.

BA(Hons) Professional Arts Practice (Dance)
​RAD Registered Teacher Status
Level 4 ISTD Imperial Ballet, Tap, Modern Theatre
Level 3 Mat Pilates
Level 3 Personal Training
​Level 3 Exercise Referral
Level 2 Gym Instruction
​Silver Swans Licensee
​Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)

Ruth Clare Wood, RAD RTS, CDE, BA(Hons)

I believe fitness should be enjoyable and part of everyday life. I enjoy the mindful, calming flow of Pilates and the focus on Classical Ballet technique and artistry in Silver Swans which holds endless health benefits. I am experienced in working with adults of all ages and abilities. Rest assured I am First Aid Trained, PL insured with up to date Safeguarding and DBS.
​Join me in getting creatively fit!