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 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 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!
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!
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.
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!
Contemporary is rebellious by nature! It was created as a reaction to the rigid rules of ballet and other genres of dance. It is expressive, and inspired by various dance styles but most importantly it allows for your own unique interpretation of a move.
*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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