Chapter isn't just a cinema, its a centre for arts of all kinds in Cardiff. It has quirky art…read moredisplays, great theatre and dance performances, comedy nights and hosts lectures and debates, not to mention scrabble Sunday. I wish there were more places like this in Cardiff, places that work with community and offer up something less mainstream that provides the arts scene in city a really good base. Defiantly think its worth checking out their brochure and find out whats going on, and get down there and support the place.

Chapter Art Centre, as a single entity, offers one of the most comprehensive programme of events to…read morebe seen outside of London. Comprised of a cinema, gallery, theatre, café-bar, dance studios, workshop spaces and bookshop, it is, quite literally, an all singing, all dancing, creative hub. It also happens to be one of my most loved havens in Cardiff. I spent the best part of Monday there, (which wasn't my intention... it's just a very difficult place to leave!) I regularly ensconce myself in the newly refurbed café, lunching out whilst taking advantage of the extremely quick wifi they provide. These days there are plenty of sockets so that everyone who wants to can plug-in, (in the bad old days I have had to queue to get to a socket when I ran out of juice... there just weren't enough to go round). The facilities have improved across the board since vast sums of money have been spent modernising the space. There are two schools of thought regarding the refurbishments, with the old guard firmly protesting the changes, and people like me, who think that it has lost nothing of its charm, and are grateful for the improvements that have been made. I guess not everyone appreciates change. Oh well, done now!

My daughter has been taking ballet lessons at the main dance school in the town centre for almost a…read moreyear, and I am very impressed so far. She adores dancing and always looks forward to her lessons. The teachers are always friendly, warm and welcoming - it feels like a little family. It does get busy in the changing rooms, but there's always plenty of space. Their prices are comparative with other dance schools in the area. The convenient location on the high street, just above Iceland, is great for parents - there's just enough time to do a bit of shopping before the end of the class. Ballet is far from the only class on offer - they also teach tap, jazz and modern to children and adults of all ages. Many of the pupils perform in local shows and festivals, although I am yet to have any experience of these as my own little ballerina is only 4. The dancewear shop stocks a well priced range of leotards, dance shoes etc and the staff will fit them for you.

Janet Marshall use a variety of locations, all detailed on their website. The website is a huge…read moreimprovement on their previous one, and much better than the majority of ballet schools' websites - very informative. The use a church hall for their Charlton Kings lessons, which is convenient for children at the local infant and junior schools. Families coming from slightly further afield (like us) have no problem parking the car. The teachers are very good at dealing with very young children, and the school is adept at dealing with this age group, not ridiculously strict and formal. Shopping opportunties in Charlton Kings are not up to the standards of the town centre, but the post office is handy, and Smith and Mann is an excellent shop if you've forgotten to bring a post-ballet snack!

My daughter attends this school of dance…read more There are several schools of dance in the Poole area, and this is the third one we have tried, and this is where we are staying. This summer, my daughter attained an 'a' foe Modern Dance Grade 3, and a 'B' in Tap Dance Grade 2. She is now working on her grades 4 in ballet and modern, and grade 3 in tap dance. The school also has adult tap classes, and jazz classes. In January my daughter will start doing Performance. In my opinion, we have now found the best dance school available. The Prinipal, invests time and energy in her pupils and celebrates with them. She is firm and maintains discipline, but also has a sense of fun. Every other year, the School puts on a Show in a local theatre, and tickets sell out very quickly. The shows are great success and a showcase of talent and hard work.

A friend of mine is quite the Keep Fit fanatic. She works hard, and so she needs the adrenalin high…read moreof exercise to de-stress. As well as the gym and running marathons, she has found a more playful way to let off steam, and has had a shiny silver pole put up in her living room. Whenever friends and colleagues go round - for dinner, for drinks, for a meeting - somehow, it always ends up with us dancing around the pole, and the next day we can play spot the UFOs or bruises. I get plenty. Still if done properly (i.e. not after several cocktails) it can get you super fit. Pole Twisters know this which is why they have friendly professional dance instructors available to offer home, gym or club classes. The dance school specialises in many different forms of dance including: * Pole Dancing * Burlesque * Exotic/Lap Dance * Can Can * Belly Dancing * Salsa

Have been attending classes with Pole Twisters for almost 2 years now and they are really helpful…read more I've only once had to share a pole at thier cardiff studios but it was only with one person. When I was learning with ther companies I often found I was sharing a pole with 5 or more other people. You get a great course structure whichmakes it easy to refer back to moves for practice. Even in a group class environment you get all the help you need. The courses are very reasonably priced also. I have always found that my needs have been met even if I try to book the studio just a few hours before I want it hired out. Very helpful and friendly, I've referred many friends already and would continue to do so.

Welcome to Tiptoes Dance Academy, we are Freestyle Disco Dancing (as seen on Strictly Baby Disco)…read moreschool based in Newport, teaching freestyle disco, hip hop, street, contemporary and commercial dance styles.

Harnisch-Lacey Dance Theatre produces high quality original dance theatre, integrating and…read morecombining cross genre dance, music, theatre and film; and hoping to challenge existing notions of stage and performance spaces. The company have a wide ranging Education and Outreach programme. All Education work is adapted to suit specific needs of participants. Artistic Director, Sandra Harnisch-Lacey is a German born choreographer and dancer living and working in the UK. She moved to London in 1993. She trained at the Desmond Jones School of Mime and Physical Theatre and then went on to study at the esteemed Laban Centre for Movement and Dance where she graduated with a degree in Dance Theatre in 1997. Sandra later co-funded Backstage Company with whom she worked and toured nationally and internationally for five years and performed with various other companies such as Modusforum and Mo.tiv.

Really enjoyed the beginners ballroom & Latin class! The teachers were so friendly and explained…read moreeverything well! Would recommend this school 100%