National Dance Company Wales

National Dance Company Wales — Dance Classes In Cardiff

National Dance Company Wales is Cardiff's professional contemporary dance company, based at the Dance House within the Wales Millennium Centre on Pierhead Street. It is best known for creating and touring imaginative, high-quality productions performed by professional dancers. Audiences visit to watch inventive choreography in an intimate, purpose-built theatre setting. It is a cultural draw for anyone in the city who loves dance as a performance art.

About National Dance Company Wales

Audience members praise the imaginative programming, the polished execution and the real sense of connection that comes from a small, well-presented auditorium. The venue is described as clean and welcoming with friendly, helpful staff, and shows are noted as accessible enough for families. It suits anyone who wants to experience live contemporary dance up close.

Classes & Dance Styles

As a professional company its main work is creating and performing productions rather than running a general timetable of recreational lessons. Alongside its touring shows the organisation is known for wider participation and learning activity connected to contemporary dance. Anyone specifically seeking regular dance classes in Cardiff or adult dance classes Cardiff should contact the company to ask what participation opportunities are currently available. Its performances remain the best way to see world-class dance in the city.

What to Expect on Your First Visit

A first visit is a theatre experience, so expect comfortable, slightly raised seating and a compact auditorium that puts you close to the performers. Come as you would to any evening at the theatre; note that refreshments such as ice cream may not always be on sale inside. Arriving in good time lets you settle before the programme begins.

Location & Contact

The Dance House sits within the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay, an area well served by the city's public transport and within easy reach of the wider waterfront. It is worth planning your journey and any parking ahead of a performance.

• Address: Wales Millennium Centre, Dance House, Pierhead St, Cardiff CF10 4PH
• Phone: +44 29 2063 5600
• Website: http://www.ndcwales.co.uk/

What Dancers Say About National Dance Company Wales

4.9/5 from 25 Google reviews.

Just seen yet another brilliant programme by Welsh National Dance. Inspired and imagininative choreography wonderfully executed. It's on at Dance Studio (next to millennium theatre) until Saturday. Tickets £16ish. Good for kids too as 3 shortish pieces.— Sheryl Thomas

Comfortable slightly raised seat's. Clean and exciting environment with friendly and helpful staff. You will have a fab experience as an audience member but they do not have ice cream or drinks.— aemilia hylton

Great little venue. A small but perfectly presented theatre for dance. The auditorium while small give a real sense of involvement with the performers.— Mark Griffiths

Fantastic space. 2 beautiful studios to hire for rehearsals/workshops. Sprung dance floor in both. Friendly, helpful staff on hand. Would recommend.— Karen Thomas

Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is it to learn salsa?

Salsa is generally easy to begin, with a simple basic step that beginners pick up quickly. Steady practice is what turns those first steps into confident dancing.

Can a non-dancer learn salsa?

Yes, most people who learn salsa start with no dance background whatsoever. A good beginners' class breaks everything down so newcomers can follow along.

Is it possible to learn ballet as an adult?

Adults can certainly take up ballet, and many dance schools run classes aimed at adult beginners. For recreational lessons you would look to a teaching studio rather than a touring performance company.

What age is too late to start ballet?

There is no age at which ballet becomes off-limits for enjoyment and fitness. Adult classes focus on technique and pleasure rather than a professional route.

What are 5 basic steps in line dancing?

Typical line-dance moves include the grapevine, the shuffle, the pivot turn, the kick-ball-change and simple steps forward and back. These combine to form full routines.

What is the easiest line dance to learn for beginners?

Short four-wall dances with a repeating pattern are usually the simplest to start with. A dedicated line-dancing class in the city would introduce these at a beginner-friendly pace.

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