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, The Hammond. 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 18 years. I have Registered Teacher Status with Royal Academy of Dance and teach Ballet for Three Counties Dance Academy. I am a Pilates Instructor and Exercise Referral Instructor at various local gyms in Hereford. I have run my own Silver Swans Ballet and Tap classes since April 2018.

BA(Hons) Professional Arts Practice (Dance)
​RAD Registered Teacher
Level 4 Diploma In Dance Education; Imperial Classical Ballet, Tap, Modern Theatre
IDTA Associate; Ballet, Tap and Jazz
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, BA (Hons), RAD RTS, CDE, AIDTA

I believe it's never too late to learn to dance, many adults have joined my classes as complete beginners, and over time, have improved their balance, core strength and co-ordination, built muscle memory. Scientific studies have shown that learning to dance is the best activity for addressing the adverse effects of ageing. 
You will learn Classical Ballet technique and artistry in its purist form. 
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!