Research
“ Two Rhythms enabled the development of meaningful, diverse two-way communication and expression, including among those who are non-verbal…”
- University of South Wales Independent Evaluation
June 2025
For over 25 years, Two Rhythms has delivered unique, therapeutic arts sessions to people with disabilities. This work is supported through external research and analysis.
In 2024, Two Rhythms asked the University of South Wales to conduct an independent, academic evaluation of its work.
This research was carried out by Dr Steve Walden, Lecturer — Learning Disability, and Prof. Emily Underwood-Lee, Professor of Performance Studies, both of the University of South Wales. The research was commissioned by Gray Hill, CEO, Two Rhythms, and Hiroko Uenishi, Head of Programme, Two Rhythms. It was funded by Community Foundation Wales and the Shaw Foundation, through the ‘Health and Social Care Innovation Fund’.
Download links for the the full report are below:
USW Two Rhythms Independent Evaluation (English)
USW Two Rhythms Gwerthusiad annibynnol (Cymraeg)
For more information on the USW research or to discuss further research opportunities, please get in touch.
"In our assessment, the combination of enabling creativity and artistic engagement, supporting the development of imagination, and genuinely person-centred, compassionate care makes Two Rhythms an important and ground-breaking organisation."
- University of South Wales Independent Evaluation
June 2025
"I would almost say that [Two Rhythms] is essential... if you took away [Two Rhythms], I don't think she needs it to survive...but it's essential to her."
- Taken from a focus group, as part of the USW Research