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 20 Feb 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 20/02 – 27/03
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Where:
Ardour Academy, Wellfield Road, Cardiff, CF24 3PE
You do not need a partner to join!
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!
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.
Saturday 25 January 2025 from 14:00-17:00
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 🥰
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!
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!
Our schedule for Wednesday 29 January 👇
8:30-9:15pm:
Beginners (Level 1) and Improvers (Level 2)* with Andy
Intermediate (Level 3) and 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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Absolutely! Many of our classes are designed to accommodate beginners and those with varying levels of experience. Be sure to check the class descriptions for more information.
*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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