Dance Schools Cardiff
At our dance school near Cardiff, we proudly offer a diverse range of dance classes for all ages and abilities, including Latin, Melody Bear, Milligan Bear, street dance, and ballroom. Whether you're starting your dance journey or looking to refine your skills, we provide a welcoming and supportive environment to help you grow.
Our award-winning instructors offer personalised attention to ensure each student enhances their skills. Our classes are designed to foster progression, with opportunities to perform, compete, and develop lifelong dance techniques.
From our youngest dancers just starting out, to teens perfecting their craft and adults rediscovering their passion, there’s a place for everyone. No matter your age or ability, you'll find your rhythm and room to grow at our dance school near Cardiff.
Designed for children aged 18 months to 4 years, our Melody and Milligan Bear movement to music dance classes offer a unique blend of fun and learning. Structured to aid children's physical and sensory development, these classes also support fundamental curriculum learning skills such as counting, colour and shape recognition, vocabulary, and language skills. Join us for an enjoyable and enriching experience where children follow Melody & Milligan Bear activities, stories, ideas, and dreams through dance and imaginative movement.
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Introduce your child (age 4 -7 years) to the world of Latin American, Ballroom, and Sequence dances with our Little Latino's Rosette Class. Following the IDTA syllabus, children learn a total of 12 dances and achieve a Sash and Rosette for each dance through practical grading. Progress onto Medal gradings up to International Supreme awards.
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For children aged 7+, our Strictly Latino's Class introduces them to the most popular Latin American, Ballroom, and Sequence dances. Following the IDTA syllabus, children learn and develop their skills in a supportive environment.
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Introduce your child (age 4 -7 years) to the world of Latin American, Ballroom, and Sequence dances with our Little Latino's Rosette Class. Following the IDTA syllabus, children learn a total of 12 dances and achieve a Sash and Rosette for each dance through practical grading. Progress onto Medal gradings up to International Supreme awards.
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Take your Latin dance skills to the next level with our Circuit Practice Latin class for ages 12 and up. This 30-minute or 45-minute session combines technique refinement with strength and stamina exercises in a structured circuit format. Perfect for both standard and advanced dancers, this class provides a dynamic and motivating environment to enhance your Latin performance.
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Elevate your ballroom dance skills with our Circuit Practice Ballroom class. Designed for dancers aged 12 and up, this 30-minute session is perfect for both standard and advanced levels. Our structured format focuses on refining technique, enhancing performance, and building a strong foundation in ballroom dance. Join us to perfect your moves and gain confidence on the dance floor in a supportive and dynamic environment.
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Discover your inner cheerleader with our Cheerdance UK classes! Experience the exhilaration of cheering, dancing, and radiating positive energy like never before. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced dancer, aged 4 to adult, our classes offer something for everyone. Learn and compete set routines with Pom Poms, and choose from Solo, Pairs, and Squad competition categories. Join us and unleash your spirit on the dance floor!
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Our TikTok classes are about having fun and recreating certain moves and learning all the famous TikTok, along with recreating our very own Tik Tok's.
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Introduce your child to the vibrant world of street dance and hip hop with our dynamic Street/Hip Hop class. Designed for children who love to move to the beat and express themselves through urban dance styles, this class offers an exciting fusion of hip-hop, street dance, and urban choreography.
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For children aged 7+, our Strictly Latino's Class introduces them to the most popular Latin American, Ballroom, and Sequence dances. Following the IDTA syllabus, children learn and develop their skills in a supportive environment.
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Explore the principles, timing, and technique of core Latin American and Ballroom dances in this class designed for children aged 7+. Progress through the IDTA syllabus through practical grading and showcase your skills at our school presentation days.
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At LJDC, we know that children thrive on fun while staying active. Our Under-12 Technique and Fitness classes blend structured physical activity with enjoyable exercises to boost strength, coordination, and confidence. These sessions lay a solid foundation for a healthy lifestyle and enhance dance training by improving stamina, muscle control, and core strength. Our aim is to help young dancers achieve their goals and reach their full potential in a supportive and engaging environment.
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At LJDC, we understand that kids thrive on fun while staying active. Our Juvenile Social & Medal Classes for children under 12 combines structured activities with engaging exercises to build strength, coordination, and confidence. These classes offer a solid foundation for a healthy lifestyle and enhance dance training by improving stamina, muscle control, and core strength. We aim to support young dancers in achieving their goals and reaching their full potential in a friendly and encouraging environment.
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Take your Latin dance skills to the next level with our Circuit Practice Latin class for ages 12 and up. This 30-minute or 45-minute session combines technique refinement with strength and stamina exercises in a structured circuit format. Perfect for both standard and advanced dancers, this class provides a dynamic and motivating environment to enhance your Latin performance.
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Elevate your ballroom dance skills with our Circuit Practice Ballroom class. Designed for dancers aged 12 and up, this 30-minute session is perfect for both standard and advanced levels. Our structured format focuses on refining technique, enhancing performance, and building a strong foundation in ballroom dance. Join us to perfect your moves and gain confidence on the dance floor in a supportive and dynamic environment.
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Discover your inner cheerleader with our Cheerdance UK classes! Experience the exhilaration of cheering, dancing, and radiating positive energy like never before. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced dancer, aged 4 to adult, our classes offer something for everyone. Learn and compete set routines with Pom Poms, and choose from Solo, Pairs, and Squad competition categories. Join us and unleash your spirit on the dance floor!
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Our TikTok classes are about having fun and recreating certain moves and learning all the famous TikTok, along with recreating our very own Tik Tok's.
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Introduce your child to the vibrant world of street dance and hip hop with our dynamic Street/Hip Hop class. Designed for children who love to move to the beat and express themselves through urban dance styles, this class offers an exciting fusion of hip-hop, street dance, and urban choreography.
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Explore the principles, timing, and technique of core Latin American and Ballroom dances in this class designed for children aged 7+. Progress through the IDTA syllabus through practical grading and showcase your skills at our school presentation days.
Class information:
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At LJDC, our Technique and Fitness classes for ages 12 and up are designed to boost stamina and build strength through group exercise. Participants stay fit and energised while enjoying the motivation of working out together. These classes offer an uplifting and inclusive environment, where dancing to music with supportive peers enhances both physical health and overall happiness.
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At LJDC, we recognise that teenagers thrive on fun and engaging activities while staying active. Our Junior Social & Medal Classes for dancers aged 12 and above blend structured exercises with exciting activities to enhance strength, coordination, and confidence. These sessions provide a strong foundation for a healthy lifestyle and advance dance training by boosting stamina, muscle control, and core strength. We are committed to supporting young dancers in reaching their goals and fulfilling their potential in a supportive and motivating environment.
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Circuit Practice Latin
Take your Latin dance skills to the next level with our Circuit Practice Latin class for ages 12 and up. This 30-minute or 45-minute session combines technique refinement with strength and stamina exercises in a structured circuit format. Perfect for both standard and advanced dancers, this class provides a dynamic and motivating environment to enhance your Latin performance.
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Circuit Practice Ballroom
Elevate your ballroom dance skills with our Circuit Practice Ballroom class. Designed for dancers aged 12 and up, this 30-minute session is perfect for both standard and advanced levels. Our structured format focuses on refining technique, enhancing performance, and building a strong foundation in ballroom dance. Join us to perfect your moves and gain confidence on the dance floor in a supportive and dynamic environment.
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Price:
Discover your inner cheerleader with our Cheerdance UK classes! Experience the exhilaration of cheering, dancing, and radiating positive energy like never before. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced dancer, aged 4 to adult, our classes offer something for everyone. Learn and compete set routines with Pom Poms, and choose from Solo, Pairs, and Squad competition categories. Join us and unleash your spirit on the dance floor!
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Price:
Our TikTok classes are about having fun and recreating certain moves and learning all the famous TikTok, along with recreating our very own Tik Tok's.
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Introduce your child to the vibrant world of street dance and hip hop with our dynamic Street/Hip Hop class. Designed for children who love to move to the beat and express themselves through urban dance styles, this class offers an exciting fusion of hip-hop, street dance, and urban choreography.
Class information:
Locations:
Price:
Explore the principles, timing, and technique of core Latin American and Ballroom dances in this class designed for children aged 7+. Progress through the IDTA syllabus through practical grading and showcase your skills at our school presentation days.
Class information:
Locations:
Price:
At LJDC, our Technique and Fitness classes for ages 12 and up are designed to boost stamina and build strength through group exercise. Participants stay fit and energised while enjoying the motivation of working out together. These classes offer an uplifting and inclusive environment, where dancing to music with supportive peers enhances both physical health and overall happiness.
Class information:
Locations:
Price:
At LJDC, we recognise that teenagers thrive on fun and engaging activities while staying active. Our Junior Social & Medal Classes for dancers aged 12 and above blend structured exercises with exciting activities to enhance strength, coordination, and confidence. These sessions provide a strong foundation for a healthy lifestyle and advance dance training by boosting stamina, muscle control, and core strength. We are committed to supporting young dancers in reaching their goals and fulfilling their potential in a supportive and motivating environment.
Class information:
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Circuit Practice Latin
Take your Latin dance skills to the next level with our Circuit Practice Latin class for ages 12 and up. This 30-minute or 45-minute session combines technique refinement with strength and stamina exercises in a structured circuit format. Perfect for both standard and advanced dancers, this class provides a dynamic and motivating environment to enhance your Latin performance.
Class information:
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Circuit Practice Ballroom
Elevate your ballroom dance skills with our Circuit Practice Ballroom class. Designed for dancers aged 12 and up, this 30-minute session is perfect for both standard and advanced levels. Our structured format focuses on refining technique, enhancing performance, and building a strong foundation in ballroom dance. Join us to perfect your moves and gain confidence on the dance floor in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Class information:
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Our goal is to make you feel more confident and comfortable on the dance floor, whether you want simple steps, timeless elegance, or a glitzy extravaganza. Your bespoke first wedding dance will match your song, natural style, and ability, ensuring it's perfectly suited to you.
For more information, please contact Loren at 07837939300 or email LJDC@lorenjamesgroup.com.
Discover your inner cheerleader with our Cheerdance UK classes! Experience the exhilaration of cheering, dancing, and radiating positive energy like never before. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced dancer, aged 4 to adult, our classes offer something for everyone. Learn and compete set routines with Pom Poms, and choose from Solo, Pairs, and Squad competition categories. Join us and unleash your spirit on the dance floor!
Class information:
Locations:
Price:
Our TikTok classes are about having fun and recreating certain moves and learning all the famous TikTok, along with recreating our very own Tik Tok's.
Class information:
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Price:
Introduce your child to the vibrant world of street dance and hip hop with our dynamic Street/Hip Hop class. Designed for children who love to move to the beat and express themselves through urban dance styles, this class offers an exciting fusion of hip-hop, street dance, and urban choreography.
Class information:
Locations:
Price:
Designed for children aged 18 months to 4 years, our Melody and Milligan Bear movement to music dance classes offer a unique blend of fun and learning. Structured to aid children's physical and sensory development, these classes also support fundamental curriculum learning skills such as counting, colour and shape recognition, vocabulary, and language skills. Join us for an enjoyable and enriching experience where children follow Melody & Milligan Bear activities, stories, ideas, and dreams through dance and imaginative movement.
Class information:
Locations:
Price:
Introduce your child (age 4 -7 years) to the world of Latin American, Ballroom, and Sequence dances with our Little Latino's Rosette Class. Following the IDTA syllabus, children learn a total of 12 dances and achieve a Sash and Rosette for each dance through practical grading. Progress onto Medal gradings up to International Supreme awards.
Class information:
Locations:
Price:
For children aged 7+, our Strictly Latino's Class introduces them to the most popular Latin American, Ballroom, and Sequence dances. Following the IDTA syllabus, children learn and develop their skills in a supportive environment.
Class information:
Locations:
Price:
Explore the principles, timing, and technique of core Latin American and Ballroom dances in this class designed for children aged 7+. Progress through the IDTA syllabus through practical grading and showcase your skills at our school presentation days.
Class information:
Locations:
Price:
At LJDC, we know that children thrive on fun while staying active. Our Under-12 Technique and Fitness classes blend structured physical activity with enjoyable exercises to boost strength, coordination, and confidence. These sessions lay a solid foundation for a healthy lifestyle and enhance dance training by improving stamina, muscle control, and core strength. Our aim is to help young dancers achieve their goals and reach their full potential in a supportive and engaging environment.
Class information:
Locations:
Price:
At LJDC, our Technique and Fitness classes for ages 12 and up are designed to boost stamina and build strength through group exercise. Participants stay fit and energised while enjoying the motivation of working out together. These classes offer an uplifting and inclusive environment, where dancing to music with supportive peers enhances both physical health and overall happiness.
Class information:
Locations:
Price:
At LJDC, we understand that kids thrive on fun while staying active. Our Juvenile Social & Medal Classes for children under 12 combines structured activities with engaging exercises to build strength, coordination, and confidence. These classes offer a solid foundation for a healthy lifestyle and enhance dance training by improving stamina, muscle control, and core strength. We aim to support young dancers in achieving their goals and reaching their full potential in a friendly and encouraging environment.
Class information:
Locations:
Price:
At LJDC, we recognise that teenagers thrive on fun and engaging activities while staying active. Our Junior Social & Medal Classes for dancers aged 12 and above blend structured exercises with exciting activities to enhance strength, coordination, and confidence. These sessions provide a strong foundation for a healthy lifestyle and advance dance training by boosting stamina, muscle control, and core strength. We are committed to supporting young dancers in reaching their goals and fulfilling their potential in a supportive and motivating environment.
Class information:
Locations:
Price:
Circuit Practice Latin
Take your Latin dance skills to the next level with our Circuit Practice Latin class for ages 12 and up. This 30-minute or 45-minute session combines technique refinement with strength and stamina exercises in a structured circuit format. Perfect for both standard and advanced dancers, this class provides a dynamic and motivating environment to enhance your Latin performance.
Class information:
Locations:
Price:
Circuit Practice Ballroom
Elevate your ballroom dance skills with our Circuit Practice Ballroom class. Designed for dancers aged 12 and up, this 30-minute session is perfect for both standard and advanced levels. Our structured format focuses on refining technique, enhancing performance, and building a strong foundation in ballroom dance. Join us to perfect your moves and gain confidence on the dance floor in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Class information:
Locations:
Price:
Discover your inner cheerleader with our Cheerdance UK classes! Experience the exhilaration of cheering, dancing, and radiating positive energy like never before. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced dancer, aged 4 to adult, our classes offer something for everyone. Learn and compete set routines with Pom Poms, and choose from Solo, Pairs, and Squad competition categories. Join us and unleash your spirit on the dance floor!
Class information:
Locations:
Price:
Our TikTok classes are about having fun and recreating certain moves and learning all the famous TikTok, along with recreating our very own Tik Tok's.
Class information:
Locations:
Price:
Introduce your child to the vibrant world of street dance and hip hop with our dynamic Street/Hip Hop class. Designed for children who love to move to the beat and express themselves through urban dance styles, this class offers an exciting fusion of hip-hop, street dance, and urban choreography.
Class information:
Locations:
Price:
Our goal is to make you feel more confident and comfortable on the dance floor, whether you want simple steps, timeless elegance, or a glitzy extravaganza. Your bespoke first wedding dance will match your song, natural style, and ability, ensuring it's perfectly suited to you.
For more information, please contact Loren at 07837939300 or email LJDC@lorenjamesgroup.com.
Monday
Time | Lesson Format | Duration |
Price Per Class
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4:00PM | Ballroom Class | 1 hour |
£5.50
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5:00PM
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Cheerdance | 1 hour |
£5.50
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6:00PM
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Street/Hip Hop | 1 hour |
£5.50
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Tuesday
Time | Lesson Format | Duration |
Price Per Class
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4:30PM | Little Latino's | 45 minutes |
£5.50
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5:15PM
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Juv Tech & Fitness Tuesday | 45 minutes | £5.50
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6:00PM
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Juv Social/Medal Class | 45 minutes | £5.50
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Thursday
Time | Lesson Format | Duration | Price Per Class |
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5:45PM | Junior Social/Medal Class | 45 minutes | £5.50 |
6:30PM |
Sequence Class | 45 minutes | £5.50 |
Saturday
Time | Lesson Format | Duration | Price Per Class |
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9:30AM | Little Latino's | 45 minutes | £5.50 |
9:30AM |
Melody Bear 1 & 2 |
30 minutes | £5.00 |
10:15AM |
Little Latino's | 45 minutes | £5.50 |
10:15AM |
Strictly Latino's | 45 minutes | £5.50 |
11:00AM |
Juv Tech & Fitness Saturday | 45 minutes | £5.50 |
12:00PM | Circuit Practice Latin | 45 minutes | £5.50 |
12:45PM | Circuit Practice Ballroom | 30 minutes | £0.00 |
Tuesday
Time | Lesson Format | Duration | Price Per Class |
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4:00PM | Melody Bear 1 & 2 | 30 minutes | £5.00 |
4:30PM |
Little Latino's | 45 minutes | £5.50 |
5:15PM | Strictly Latino's | 45 minutes | £5.50 |
6:00PM | TikTok Class | 45 minutes | £4.00 |
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LJDC is an amazing dance class with great teachers who make you feel so welcome my daughter loves her dance lessons it has made Ezmae build so much confidence and her dancing is coming along fab.
Thank you all
Kirsty Marie Perrett
A wonderful dance school with outstanding teachers. fantastic friendly atmosphere that encourages children to believe in themselves and achieve their dreams. highly recommended.
Kay Carter
A great dance school. With supporting teachers and a lovely atmosphere. Moved a year ago and I now have a very happy daughter, developing in confidence every day.
Emma Gregory
Such an amazing dance school to be part of, so glad that my daughter decided to move if only she had done it sooner. I would recommend if anyone is looking for a dance school for their children to come and give the classes a go ...they’ll never want to leave.
Amy Smith
My daughter loves dancing for LJDC she enjoys lessons and has made some great friends in the time she has been at LJDC, she has come on so much in such a short time and continues to enjoy the learning process thanks to Loren and all the teachers.
Karen May Cole
Experience the Loren James difference with a complimentary first class. No obligations, just pure joy and passion for dance. We know you'll love it!
Mon 11:00 – 21:00
Tue 11:00 – 21:00
Wed 11:00 – 20:00
Thu 11:00 – 20:00
Fri 11:00 – 19:30
Sat 09:00 – 16:00
Sun Closed
Studio 1
LJDC Studio, Unit R, Trecenydd Business Park, Caerphilly CF83 2RZ
Studio 2
St Gwladys Church Hall
Church Place, Bargoed, CF81 8RP