We’re excited to announce that we have been successful in receiving funding from Arts Council Of Wales CREATE Fund, to run the ‘Gyda’n Gilydd’ programme in partnership with Ransack Dance Company through 2026 - 2027. 

Gyda'n Gilydd 2027 is a partnership between Artis Community Cymuned (Artis) and Ransack Dance Company (Ransack), combining professional dancers' development (Archwilio) with participatory community dance (Cymuned Greadigol).

Based at YMa in Rhondda Cynon Taf, it brings together people from diverse backgrounds and abilities, including disabled people, whilst intrinsically equipping dance artists to work across both production and community dance settings; in 2027 we are adding a community choreography module and a Dance Production Training Week.

It strengthens our work with Ransack and responds to the Wales Dance Review, reflecting the Arts Council's priorities of developing talent, equalities and engagement, and the Welsh language.

The programme includes two strands; Explore (Archwilio) and Creative Community (Cymuned Greadigol), giving artists the opportunity to put their new production and community dance skills into practice in real life community  dance settings, working with our community members.