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 29 May 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 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Where:
Ardour Academy, Wellfield Road, Cardiff, CF24 3PE
You do not need a partner to join!
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.
Our schedule
8:30-9:15pm:
Intermediate (Level 3) with Edwin
9:15-10:00pm:
Advanced (Level 4) with Edwin
10:00-10:30pm:
Extra practice
Any questions, please message us!
***Guest teachers are subject to change, please keep an eye on the website for updates.
Our schedule
8:30-9:15pm:
Beginners (Level 1)*
Intermediate (Level 3) with Tef & Hannah
9:15-10:00pm:
Improvers (Level 2)
Advanced (Level 4) with Tef & Hannah
10:00-10:30pm:
Extra practice
*BSL communication support available
Prices
Two classes and social: £12
**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.
Starts: Wednesday 9 July 2025 from 19:15-20:15
Tile Design
4 weeks: 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th of July,
Using glazed white tiles as our base, July classes offer the chance to design and create our own decorative tiles using outliner and glass paints.
We’ll start by acknowledging designs from different eras and parts of the world. Using this as inspiration, we’ll design a couple of tiles and begin with the outline process.
Once dry, we can fill the shapes with an array of colours. Join us for all four sessions (or a minimum of two sessions) to allow enough time to complete.
These tiles are sure to add interest to any home!
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.
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.