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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.
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Argentine Tango Course with Mark & Katherine – Jan 2025
Start: Thursday 9 January 2025 from 18:30-19:30
Our weekly Argentine tango classes are designed to help you master the essentials of this improvised dance, giving you the confidence and skills to feel comfortable dancing in a social setting.
When:
Thursdays 09/01 – 13/02
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Where:
Ardour Academy, Wellfield Road, Cardiff, CF24 3PE
You do not need a partner to join!
Halloween Tango Special: Milonga with Mark & Katherine
Thursday 31 October 2024 from 18:30-19:30
We’re excited to announce a one-off special Tango class happening at Ardour Academy on Thursday 31 October 6:30 – 7:30pm!
This class will focus on Milonga, one of the three dances that are normally danced at a tango social (milonga). The session will give you everything you need to be able to enjoy this fun dance.
You don’t need a partner to attend 😊
6-week Introduction to BSL Progression Course – Jan 2025
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.
Afternoon Salsa Social with Michael Pintocastro
Saturday 25 January 2025 from 14:00-18:00
We know our community loves having the opportunity to practice their Salsa dancing so we’re hosting an afternoon social on Saturday 25 January with the incredible Michael Pintocastro!
Whether you’ve been dancing Salsa for years or only recently started learning, this is the perfect opportunity to practice and socialise 🥰
All Levels Salsa Evening with Alvin & Ramona and Dean – 27th Nov 2024
Our schedule
8:30-9:15pm:
Beginners (Level 1)* with Dean
Intermediate (Level 3) with Alvin & Ramona
9:15-10:00pm:
Improvers (Level 2) with Dean
Advanced (Level 4) with Alvin & Ramona
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 – Festive Crafts with Caroline Richards
Starts: Wednesday 4 December 2024 from 19:15-20:15
What better way to get into the Christmas spirit and more importantly, get cosy and creative, than some festive crafts? 😁🎄
There’s no pressure to be “good,” it’s all about having fun and taking some time to switch off and create!
This month’s sessions take place on Wednesdays 4, 11 & 18 December 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 £25 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 – Needle Felting a Landscape with Caroline
Starts: Wednesday 6 November 2024 from 19:15-20:15
Join us for another gorgeous 4-week course with Caroline where we’ll be experimenting with needle felting an intricate landscape!
In the first week, we’ll work out and block in our image – maybe a landscape, maybe flowers… Then with each subsequent week, we’ll add layers of wool fibre to increasingly give detail. Working on a small scale should allow us to develop our piece fully 😊
Sessions take place on Wednesdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 November at 7:15pm.
Salsa Evening with Andy & Dean – 11th Dec 2024
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!
Salsa Evening with Andy & Dean – 13th Nov 2024
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!
Salsa Evening with Eddie & Dean – 4th Dec 2024
Our schedule
8:30-9:15pm:
Beginners (Level 1) with Eddie
Intermediate (Level 3) with Dean
9:15-10:00pm:
Improvers (Level 2) with Dean
Advanced (Level 4) with Eddie
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.
Prices
One class only: £9
Two classes and social: £12
6-week beginners course: £35
Salsa Evening with Eddie & Dean – 6th Nov 2024
Our schedule
8:30-9:15pm:
Beginners (Level 1) with Eddie
Intermediate (Level 3) with Dean
9:15-10:00pm:
Improvers (Level 2) with Dean
Advanced (Level 4) with Eddie
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.
Prices
£12 – whole evening (two classes + social)
£35 – 6-week beginners course
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.