At Ardour we offer a diverse range of courses designed to cater to various interests and skill levels within the community. You can find a list of our current courses in the ‘What’s on’ section, under Events.
Overall, these courses contribute to Ardour’s mission of: “Connecting People through the Arts”. We do this through Movement, Music, Creative projects and therapeutically informed practices. We are a not-for-profit organisation and a Global Majority, Queer and Neurodiverse team. We are community-led and passionate about under-represented communities and accessible Arts.
Start: Thursday 10 Apr 2025 from 18:30-19:30
Dawns gymdeithasol fyrfyfyr yw Tango’r Ariannin. Mae’r cwrs hwn yn ceisio rhoi’r technegau sylfaenol sydd eu hangen arnoch i allu dawnsio gyda dawnsiwr tango arall mewn lleoliad cymdeithasol.
Pryd:
Thursdays 10/04 – 15/05
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Lle:
Ardour Academy, Wellfield Road, Cardiff, CF24 3PE
Nid oes angen partner arnoch!
Start: Thursday 29 May 2025 from 18:30-19:30
Dawns gymdeithasol fyrfyfyr yw Tango’r Ariannin. Mae’r cwrs hwn yn ceisio rhoi’r technegau sylfaenol sydd eu hangen arnoch i allu dawnsio gyda dawnsiwr tango arall mewn lleoliad cymdeithasol.
Pryd:
Thursdays 29/05 – 03/07
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Lle:
Ardour Academy, Wellfield Road, Cardiff, CF24 3PE
Nid oes angen partner arnoch!
Our schedule
8:30-9:15pm:
Dechreuwyr (Lefel 1) gyda Angela
Canolradd (Lefel 3) gydag Dean
9:15-10:00pm:
Gwella (Lefel 2) gyda Angela
Uwch (Lefel 4) gydag Dean
10:00-10:30pm:
Ymarfer ychwanegol
*BSL communication support available
Prices
Two classes and social: £12
6-week beginners course: £35
**We recommend all advanced Level 4 dancers to attend our intermediate level 3 class at 8:30pm, as we will build on what is taught in Level 3 class.
Any questions, please message us!
***Guest teachers are subject to change, please keep an eye on the website for updates.
Our schedule
8:30-9:15pm:
Beginners (Level 1)* with Cedric
Canolradd (Lefel 3) gydag Dean
9:15-10:00pm:
Improvers (Level 2) with Dean
Advanced (Level 4) with Cedric
10:00-10:30pm:
Ymarfer ychwanegol
*BSL communication support available
Doors open at 8:20pm (please don’t arrive early as we have a drawing class until 8:15pm), and we will begin our first salsa class at 8:30pm sharp!
We recommend complete beginners attend at least 6 weeks of Level 1 classes before booking onto a Level 2 improvers class. You can book a 6-week beginners course for £35 which will work out cheaper for you 😊
We recommend all advanced Level 4 dancers to attend our intermediate Level 3 class too, as we will build on what is taught in the Level 3 class.
Any questions, please message us!
***Guest teachers are subject to change, please check the website and our social media pages for the updates.
Our schedule
8:30-9:15pm:
Beginners (Level 1)* with Dean
Intermediate (Level 3) with Tef & Hannah
9:15-10:00pm:
Improvers (Level 2) with Dean
Advanced (Level 4) with Tef & Hannah
10:00-10:30pm:
Ymarfer ychwanegol
*BSL communication support available
Prices
Two classes and social: £12
6-week beginners course: £35
**We recommend all advanced Level 4 dancers to attend our intermediate level 3 class at 8:30pm, as we will build on what is taught in Level 3 class.
Any questions, please message us!
***Guest teachers are subject to change, please check the website and our social media pages for the updates.
Yn dechrau: Wedi'i Ysbrydoli gan Gelf | Ysbrydolwyd gan Gelf
Bydd y sesiwn gyntaf ddydd Mercher 5 Mawrth yn cael ei harwain gan Anna Amalia Coviello a bydd y tair sesiwn arall yn cael eu hwyluso gan Caroline Richards. Yn ôl yr arfer, bydd ein tiwtor yn sicrhau amgylchedd diogel, cymunol a chefnogol i chi allu ymlacio ynddo, gan alluogi eich creadigrwydd i ddatblygu 🧡
Cost y cwrs yw £30, neu £10 i rai sy’n fyddar neu sydd â nam ar eu clyw a rhai sydd â Phasys Caledi. Y gost wythnosol yw £8.50. Bydd gennym wasanaeth cymorth cyfathrebu BSL ar gael bob wythnos.
Wednesday 23 April 2025 from 20:30-21:30
Salsa Rueda (Rueda de casino)
Originating in Cuba, and the basic steps are similar to Cuban style salsa. However, instead of each couple dancing individually, couples dancing
Rueda form a circle and perform moves together to the calls of one person.
This upbeat fun dance incorporates lots improvised moves mixed in with standard salsa ones, which makes for and exciting dance.
The class is for beginners to intermediate level dancers and will run from 8:30 – 9:30 with plenty of time after for social dancing until close.
Cost is £10 for the evening
Any questions, please message us!
***Guest teachers are subject to change, please keep an eye on the website for updates.
Our schedule
8:30-9:15pm:
Beginners (Level 1)* with Dean
Intermediate (Level 3) with Andy
9:15-10:00pm:
Improvers (Level 2) with Andy
Uwch (Lefel 4) gydag Dean
10:00-10:30pm:
Ymarfer ychwanegol
*BSL communication support available
Prices
One class only: £9
Two classes and social: £12
6-week beginners course: £35
**We recommend all advanced Level 4 dancers to attend our intermediate level 3 class at 8:30pm, as we will build on what is taught in Level 3 class.
Any questions, please message us!
***Guest teachers are subject to change, please keep an eye on the website for updates.
Yn dechrau: WEDNESDAY, 9 APRIL 2025 AT 19:15
Cwrs Darlunio & Crefft 4 wythnos “Teganau’r Gwanwyn” yn defnyddio ffelt a phwytho.
Week 1 (09/04): Sgwarnogod gwallgo’r gwanwyn, adar yn nythu, pryfetach adenydd siderog... Mae’r Gwanwyn yn dymor sy’n dod â digonedd o ysbrydoliaeth! Byddwn yn dechrau drwy gynllunio ein creadur ffelt cwiltiog ar bapur.
Weeks 2 & 3 (16/04 and (23/04): Bydd ein tocin Gwanwyn yn cael ei wneud o 2 ddarn o ffelt wedi eu torri’n unffurf. Mae wythnos 2 a 3 ar gael i ni ddechrau bod yn greadigol gyda’n pwytho... o bosib lliwiau plu, neu fotiff celtaidd? Ychwanegwch lygad ffelt ar bob ochr.
Week 4 (30/04): Defnyddiwch bwyth blanced i uno’r ddau ddarn o ffelt gan ddefnyddio ffibr i’w lenwi fel ei fod yn solat. Ychwanegwch gortyn i’w hongian.
Cost y cwrs yw £30, neu £10 i rai sy’n fyddar neu sydd â nam ar eu clyw a rhai sydd â Phasys Caledi. Y gost wythnosol yw £8.50. Bydd gennym wasanaeth cymorth cyfathrebu BSL ar gael bob wythnos.
Everyone is welcome at Ardour Academy! We are proud of our inclusive environment and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to join us.
*we try to make our classes as inclusive as possible so we are happy to offer hardship passes which will offer free passes to most of our classes for anyone unable to fund their classes. If you have a serious injury or disability, and wish to take part in our classes please let us know and we would be happy to offer a consultation with our director.
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