British Sign Language (BSL)

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“Amina is so lovely! You need lots of concentration for the class and you don’t need to get your “belly out” which has been the 1st question all my friends have asked me. It will help to keep my brain super active as time goes by. I really am loving the simplistic yet complex form of dance.” – [anonymous] on belly dancing

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We are proud to have been researching and piloting a range of deaf accessible projects in the past few years. We currently run a number of our *projects and *classes with BSL communication support and have a deaf ‘BSL Engagement officer’ who is supporting us in developing a strong link with the deaf community.

We offer a range of BSL introduction courses and our staff and volunteers are learning BSL level 1.

Please keep an eye on our future BSL courses and BSL accessible projects.

Butterfly Soup with Jo Fong – Feb 10th

Butterfly Soup, LoveMyBody, Monday, Studio

Cymraeg

Monday 10 February 2025 from 19:30-20:30

“I’m so pleased to be returning to Butterfly Soup this February.

A little bit about me…
I live in Wales and my creative work reflects the need in these times for people to come together. My artistic practice is an evolving, collaborative approach which puts ideas around belonging or forming community in the forefront.

Dance movement and the body are my first language and the session will be about forming connection, remembering the body, finding ways to be in the body, and relate to others through the body.
Listening, permission, this moment and “in my own power”, for me dancing moving, friendship and creativity is the answer”

We hope you can join us! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

Butterfly Soup with Zosia – Feb 17th

Butterfly Soup, LoveMyBody, Monday, Studio

Cymraeg

Monday 17 February 2025 from 19:30-20:30

Zosia will be facilitating Butterfly Soup on Monday 17 February at 7:30pm 🦋

Zosia is a dance artist, facilitator and trainee Gestalt therapist. She is interested in movement in all its forms.

We hope you can join us! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

Butterfly Soup with Zosia – Feb 24th

Butterfly Soup, LoveMyBody, Monday, Studio

Cymraeg

Monday 24 February 2025 from 19:30-20:30

Zosia will be facilitating Butterfly Soup on Monday 24 February at 7:30pm 🦋

Zosia is a dance artist, facilitator and trainee Gestalt therapist. She is interested in movement in all its forms.

We hope you can join us! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

Butterfly Soup with Zosia – Feb 3rd

Butterfly Soup, LoveMyBody, Monday, Studio

Cymraeg

Monday 3 February 2025 from 19:30-20:30

Zosia will be facilitating Butterfly Soup on Monday 3 February at 7:30pm 🦋

Zosia is a dance artist, facilitator and trainee Gestalt therapist. She is interested in movement in all its forms.

We hope you can join us! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

Butterfly Soup with Zosia – Jan 13th

Butterfly Soup, LoveMyBody, Monday, Studio

Cymraeg

Monday 13 January 2025 from 19:30-20:30

January’s Butterfly Soup session will be led by Zosia 🦋

Zosia is a dance artist, facilitator and trainee Gestalt therapist. She is interested in movement in all its forms.

We hope you can join us! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

6-week Introduction to BSL Progression Course – Jan 2025

Events, Saturday, Studio

Welcome to our Introduction to BSL Progression Course!

This is a 6-week course suitable for anyone who’s completed any of our initial Introduction to British Sign Language* courses or has some basic knowledge of BSL. The course will cover a range of topics to improve your confidence in using BSL 😊

*If you are a complete beginner, please wait to join our next 6-week Introduction to BSL course.

When:
Saturday mornings 11:00 – 12:30 from 11 January until 15 February.

Where:
Ardour Academy studio, which is located upstairs in The Globe Centre on Wellfield Road, CF24 2PE.

All Levels Salsa Evening with Cedric and Dean – Jan 8th

Dance, Events, Fitness, Salsa Dance, Studio, Wednesday

Cymraeg

Our schedule for Wednesday 8 January 👇

8:30-9:15pm:
Beginners (Level 1)* with Cedric
Intermediate (Level 3) with Dean

9:15-10:00pm:
Improvers (Level 2) with Dean
Advanced (Level 4) with Cedric

10:00-10:30pm:
Extra practice

*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!

All Levels Salsa Evening with Oli & Dean – 29th Jan

Dance, Events, Fitness, Salsa Dance, Studio, Wednesday

Cymraeg

Our schedule

8:30-9:15pm:
Beginners (Level 1)* with Dean
Intermediate (Level 3) with Oli

9:15-10:00pm:
Improvers (Level 2) with Dean
Advanced (Level 4) with Oli

10:00-10:30pm:
Extra practice

*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!

Drawing: 4-week Book Making course with Caroline Richards

Drawing & Craft, Events, Studio, Wednesday

Cymraeg

Starts: Wednesday 8 January 2025 from 19:15-20:15

Book Making with Caroline Richards 📚

Sessions take place on Wednesdays 8, 15, 22 & 29 January at 7:15pm.

As always, Caroline will provide a safe, communal and supportive environment in which to relax, allowing creativity to flow 🧡

The course is £30 or £10 for deaf, hard of hearing and those with Hardship Passes. Weekly drop-in is £8.50.

We will have a BSL Communication support available every week.

Drawing: Figure Drawing with Caroline Richards

Drawing & Craft, Events, Studio, Wednesday

Cymraeg

Starts: Wednesday 5 February 2025 from 19:15-20:15

As always, our tutor will provide a safe, communal and supportive environment in which to relax, allowing creativity to flow 🙂

The course is £30 or £10 for deaf, hard of hearing and those with Hardship Passes. Weekly drop-in is £8.50.

We will have a BSL Communication support available every week.

Please note numbers are limited, please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Salsa Evening with Andy & Dean – 15th Jan

Dance, Events, Fitness, Salsa Dance, Studio, Wednesday

Cymraeg

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
Advanced (Level 4) with Dean

10:00-10:30pm:
Extra practice

*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!

FAQ: Who can attend Ardour Academy’s classes and events

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.

British Sign Language (BSL)

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Butterfly Soup with Jo Fong – Feb 10th

BfS – Butterfly Soup

Butterfly Soup with Zosia – Feb 17th

BfS – Butterfly Soup

Butterfly Soup with Zosia – Feb 24th

BfS – Butterfly Soup

Butterfly Soup with Zosia – Feb 3rd

BfS – Butterfly Soup

Butterfly Soup with Zosia – Jan 13th

BfS – Butterfly Soup

6-week Introduction to BSL Progression Course – Jan 2025

BSL course

All Levels Salsa Evening with Cedric and Dean – Jan 8th

Salsa

All Levels Salsa Evening with Oli & Dean – 29th Jan

Salsa

Drawing: 4-week Book Making course with Caroline Richards

drawing

Drawing: Figure Drawing with Caroline Richards

drawing

Salsa Evening with Andy & Dean – 15th Jan

Salsa

FAQ: Who can attend Ardour Academy’s classes and events