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.
Howl Hubbard (they/he) is a multidisciplinary artist and ritual practitioner working at the threshold of elemental embodiment and community care. The session will focus on collective grounding through the earth element — exploring earth, stones and settling into our skins.
Exploring elements of sanctuary, nonsensical interactions and an elemental rave.
We hope you can join us! 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
Ki Lando is an Environmental movement artist & Art therapy trainee.
The session with her is going to be a space where playfulness is welcome and encourage trough imagination and embodied movements.
Exploring the possibilities of being present within ourselves without aims.
We hope you can join us! 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
We are pleased to offer a 6-week introduction course to British Sign Language with Nadene!
This is an opportunity to learn basic BSL, meet new people and become a part of creating a more inclusive and equal Wales.
When & Where:
The sessions will be at Ardour Academy on Saturday mornings 11am-12:30pm. The sessions will take place on the following dates:
10/5/25
17/5/25
24/5/25
31/5/25
7/6/25
14/6/25
Our schedule
8:30-9:15pm:
Beginners (Level 1)*
Intermediate (Level 3) with Alvin & Ramona
9:15-10:00pm:
Improvers (Level 2)
Advanced (Level 4) with Alvin & Ramona
10:00-10:30pm:
Extra practice
*BSL communication support available
**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.
Our schedule
8:30-9:15pm:
Beginners (Level 1)
Intermediate (Level 3) with Andy
9:15-10:00pm:
Improvers (Level 2)
Advanced (Level 4) with Andy
10:00-10:30pm:
Extra practice
BSL communication support is available every week.
Any questions, please message us!
***Guest teachers are subject to change, please keep an eye on the website for updates.
If you have any more questions or need assistance with anything related to Ardour Academy, please reach out to our friendly team via email or phone. We’re here to help and ensure you have a fantastic experience with 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.