British Sign Language (BSL)

Discover Ardour: Wellness, Dance, and Creativity in Cardiff

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“I could not rate this incredible studio enough. The classes that they have to offer are diverse and led by such welcoming and knowledgeable teachers and professionals. The owner is passionate and welcoming and has created this space for people to meet, connect, learn and explore and enjoy themselves. I highly recommend you go and take a class or visit the space. Always friendly, informative and kind. I love it!” – Cristina Sciarrillo

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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 Beth – April 14th

Butterfly Soup with Beth – April 14th


BfS – Butterfly Soup

BfS

Beth is passionate about individual and collective transformation towards a more connected, compassionate, joy-filled world.

She works with meditation and creative nature-based practices to facilitate a sense of home in ourselves, with each other and as a part of the wider interconnected web of life.

We hope you can join us! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

Butterfly Soup with Em Rose – April 28th

Butterfly Soup with Em Rose – April 28th

BfS – Butterfly Soup

BfS

Emily is a Deaf Visual Artist exploring the vibrant world of mixed media Op Art. Driven by a passion for making art accessible for the Deaf community, she pushes the boundaries of perception and engages audiences with her dynamic and visually stimulating creations.

Emily will be leading a creative workshop where we use timers and a diverse range of music and vibrations to spark inspiration. Through mixed media techniques—including paper ripping, collaborative work, drawing, and 3D object creation—you’ll explore new ways to express yourself and push creative boundaries.

Butterfly Soup with Faye Tan – Mar 31st

Butterfly Soup with Faye Tan – Mar 31st

BfS – Butterfly Soup

BfS

Faye is facilitating Butterfly Soup on Monday 31 March 7-8:30pm 🦋

“I will explore and share my ongoing movement research which deals with an honest experiencing of physical weight of one’s body parts, and finding states of tension and release with muscles to evoke a sense of catharsis.”

Photo: Kirsten McTernan

Butterfly Soup with Shakeera – April 7th

Butterfly Soup with Shakeera – April 7th


BfS – Butterfly Soup

BfS

Shakeera is a dedicated movement artist who is passionate about creating a warm and welcoming environment for everyone.

In Shakeera’s classes, you can expect a free-flowing approach that encourages experimentation within your personal boundaries. Shakeera will guide you through the space, developing a sense of togetherness, contact and mindfulness.

We hope you can join us! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

All Levels Salsa Evening with Angela & Dean – 30th April

All Levels Salsa Evening with Angela & Dean – 30th April

Salsa

Salsa

Our schedule

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

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

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!

***Guest teachers are subject to change, please keep an eye on the website for updates.

All Levels Salsa Evening with Cedric and Dean – April 9th

All Levels Salsa Evening with Cedric and Dean – April 9th


Salsa

Salsa

Our schedule

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!

***Guest teachers are subject to change, please check the website and our social media pages for the updates.

Drawing: Inspired by Art | Ysbrydolwyd gan Gelf

Drawing: Inspired by Art | Ysbrydolwyd gan Gelf


drawing

drawing

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

The first session on Wednesday 5 March will be led by Anna Amalia Coviello and the other three sessions will be facilitated by Caroline Richards. As always, our tutors 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.

Rueda Class & Social with Dean – 23rd April

Rueda Class & Social with Dean – 23rd April

Salsa

Salsa

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.

Salsa Evening with Andy & Dean – 2nd April

Salsa Evening with Andy & Dean – 2nd April

Salsa

Salsa

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!

***Guest teachers are subject to change, please keep an eye on the website for updates.

FAQ: Tell me more about your connection to the BSL community

We have a strong connection with the British Sign Language (BSL) community and offer BSL-interpreted events and classes to ensure that our programs are accessible to the deaf and hard of hearing. If you require BSL interpretation, please let us know in advance.

*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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