Size Inclusivity (in the arts)
Training
Size Inclusivity (in the arts)
Training
Size Inclusivity (in the arts)
Training
MAY 2025
The Size Inclusivity (in the Arts) Training Programme is a groundbreaking initiative designed to equip artists, facilitators, and creative practitioners with the tools and knowledge to incorporate size inclusivity and body acceptance into their work. This programme, the first of its kind in the UK, offers an unparalleled opportunity to be at the forefront of this pioneering area of inclusivity, fostering professional development and meaningful change in the arts.
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The Mission
This programme will equip the artists with practical understanding of size inclusivity for theatre, developed through Ruth's 8 years of research.
This training is designed to work with people in the heart of their practice, working with the real world complexities of being an artist practitioner in 2025. You will work directly with Ruth, where she shares core elements of size inclusivity practice and together will align that within your work.
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Programme Benefits
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Elevate Your Practice : Gain practical tools and strategies to make your work truly inclusive, engaging with concepts like size inclusivity and body acceptance in ways that resonate with modern audiences.
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Professional Development : Enhance your CV and skills with cutting-edge training that stands out in the competitive creative sector.
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Join a Cohort of Changemakers Connect with like-minded artists and practitioners who share your passion for inclusivity and innovation.
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Flexible Learning : Online sessions and access to recordings of all sessions, ensuring you can revisit materials and fit learning into your schedule.
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Structure
2 hour live sessions held on weekday evenings.
Each session combines interactive training, discussion, and practical exercises.
Topics include:
Challenging sizeism in creative spaces
Designing inclusive practices
Body-positive facilitation methods
Embedding size inclusivity into casting, choreography, and programming
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Who Is This For?
This programme is designed for:
Artists, facilitators, and creative practitioners working across theatre, dance, and the arts who are eager to challenge sizeism and enhance inclusivity in their work.
Educators, directors, choreographers, and multidisciplinary artists committed to fostering positive change in their creative environments.
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Individuals seeking to expand their professional development with training that addresses critical gaps in the arts industry.
