Inspiring Confident, Creative, and Well-Rounded Children Through Dance in Cardiff

Developing confidence, ability, and skill in a child-centered, bilingual, nurturing environment.

Flame Dance Studios offers dance classes for children, from 18 months to teens, including Ballet, Modern Theatre, Tap, and Commercial Hip hop.

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🐣 It’s break time! Just a quick reminder that the studio is closed between the 3rd April and 9th April due to the Easter break.

We’ll be back and dancing again from Sunday the 12th April — we can’t wait to see you all soon! 💃🕺

📌 No classes will run during this closure, and our team is also taking a short admin break — so emails and messages won’t be answered until we return.

Wishing you a joyful, restful Easter break!

Parent Watch Week is here 💛

This week, we invite you into the studio to see what your child’s class really looks like.

Not a performance, but a real lesson.
The warm up, the exercises, the learning, the friendships… all the little moments that make up their week.

It’s a chance to see:
• how your child learns
• how we teach and support them
• how their confidence, focus and independence are developing over time

We’ve written a short guide to help you understand what to expect, why we do it, and how it supports your child’s development throughout the year.

You can read it by clicking the "read our latest blog post" link in the bio 👇

I’m still finding it hard to put into words just how special last weekend was. Hence the very belated post. I don’t think anything I could ever say could convey my pride, happiness and gratitude for the dancers and my team.
My heart is so, so full ❤️❤️

These shows were honestly my favourite to date. I cried in every single one. The improvement across the board was so clear to see and it made me so proud. I can’t believe those little 2-5 year olds that started with us all those years ago, are now dancing such difficult choreography, and doing so so beautifully in the grade 2/3 and year 7-9 classes. It blows me away how much they’ve developed. Especially in the last year.
The dances looked amazing, and that’s all down to the children, their dedication, their energy and the pure joy they bring to every class and every performance. I am beyond proud of each and every one of them.

To our parents and families, thank you for the support, the clapping, the cheers, the happy tears and for trusting us with your children. The atmosphere you created was just amazing and it meant more to us and the dancers than you probably realise. Your messages and emails have filled my heart, thank you so much for taking the time to share those with us.

And to my absolute dream team without whom, none of this is possible. The care, patience, energy and love you pour into these children shows in everything you do, and last weekend was such a reflection of that. I’m so grateful to work alongside people who care as much as I do.

Last weekend was such a reminder of why we do what we do.
My heart is very full, my body is still not recovered, and I’m already missing it all.
What a weekend 🤍✨

YAYYY! Show reflection and celebration week starts today 🎉😁
Can’t wait to relive show day with the dancers and for them to see just how amazing they were!

Wow… What an incredible weekend!!

We’re still catching our breath and letting it all soak in — we’ll be sharing photos, stories, and reflections just as soon as we can find the words to describe such a special few days.
For now, we just want to say thank you to every dancer, chaperone, staff member, parent, and supporter who made the show weekend so magical.

💤 Classes are now on break from Monday the 2nd Feb to Saturday 7th

There’ll be no classes between these dates, but our admin team is still working behind the scenes to help get everyone ready for the new season — so feel free to message us if you need anything or want to share your show highlights!

🎉 We’ll be back in class from Sunday 8th Feb for Show Reflection & Celebration Week, and we can’t wait to relive all the magic with your children.

💙 Continuing on in our rehearsal sneak peak series, we have the dancers from the blue show rehearsal.  This rehearsal was full of really strong, purposeful work from the dancers. From the moment they stepped onto the stage, there was a clear sense of focus and intention. They knew what they wanted their dances to look like and were committed to working towards that together.

Across all groups, dancers listened carefully to feedback, took time to reset between runs, and made thoughtful adjustments to spacing, timing, and performance. You could see them actively thinking about what they were doing, not just dancing through routines, but really engaging with the process.

There was a lovely balance throughout the day. Moments of deep concentration, followed by moments of laughter, encouragement, and support between friends.
Between runs, dancers checked in with each other, shared quiet reassurance, and celebrated when things felt better than the time before. That sense of camaraderie carried right through the rehearsal, across every class on stage.

What stood out was how much pride they took in their work. Wanting their routines to look strong. Wanting to improve the details. Wanting to give their best, not just for themselves, but for the group.

It was a lovely balance of hard work and joy. Exactly what rehearsals should feel like.

🩷 Day two of our rehearsal sneak peak series and we hope you’ve enjoyed it so far. Here we have the dancers from the Pink show rehearsal.

This rehearsal was full of energy from the moment dancers stepped onto the stage.
With lots of commercial classes alongside our fabulous Grade 2 modern, tap, and ballet dancers in this show, the atmosphere was upbeat, dynamic, and full of personality.
 You could feel the confidence growing within the auditorium as routines were run, spacing was explored, and performance really started to shine.
What stood out most was the expression. So many great faces, strong performers, and dancers truly enjoying being on stage.

Rehearsals like this are about more than just practising routines. They’re about helping dancers feel comfortable in the space, confident in themselves, and excited to perform.
Seeing how much fun they were having reminded us exactly why rehearsals matter. When dancers feel at home on stage, the performance takes care of itself.  We can’t wait to watch this group really shine on show day. We hope you as the audience can match their energy! We’re looking for loud cheers for this excited group!

💛 Next up in our rehearsal sneak peak series, we have the dancers from the Yellow show rehearsal.

This was one of our youngest average age show groups, and this rehearsal was all about helping our dancers feel comfortable, confident, and happy on the stage.
For many of them, this space is very new and exciting, and maybe just a little bit scary!
 So we focused on fun, enjoyment, and familiarity. Letting them explore the stage, move freely, and begin to feel at home in their surroundings.
When dancers feel safe and supported, confidence follows naturally. And this is our biggest aim ahead of show day… equipping the children with the confidence to really embrace and enjoy the show! 
Alongside our youngest performers, our Grade 3 ballet girls showed real focus and maturity. They worked carefully on formations, performance quality, and those small details that really elevate a piece.
Seeing such different stages of the journey side by side is something really special.
 They’re going to look absolutely wonderful on show day. We can’t wait to share it with you!

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We offer a wide variety of classes tailored to each age group and dance genre. Discover our class options below.

Dance Classes for Toddlers (18 months - 3 years)

Exploring Movement Through Music and Stories in English & Welsh

Dance Classes for Infants (2.5 - 6 years)

Building Confidence, Creativity and Ability Through Playful Dance in English & Welsh

Classes for parents and toddlers 18 months - 3 years

Dance Classes for Children (6 - 10 years)

Developing Technique, Expression, and Joy in Every Step

Dance Classes for Teens (11+)

Refining Skills and Exploring Performance with Passion

ISTD Exams and Performances

ISTD Exam preparation in Modern Theatre, Ballet and Tap. Performance opportunities for all students

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Why choose us?

Hip hop dance classes for children in Cardiff at Flame Dance Studios

Exceptional staff
Our staff are highly regarded by both students and parents. They are laser-focused on providing the best lessons for your children, and build excellent relationships with their students.

Ballet classes for 3 year olds in Cardiff

Fun lessons
Our lesson plans and schemes of work are carefully designed to teach children at their relevant level while also ensuring they are having a lot of fun!

Qualified teachers
Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) certified teachers. Qualified teachers with PGCE and QTS. All with enhanced DBS.

Pre-school lessons for children in Cardiff

Child-centered.
At the core of all we do is putting the needs of the individual child first. We build relationships with all of our students and are invested in their dance journey with us.

Regulated environment
All lessons are run at a purpose-built dance facility that is under the control of our staff during lesson time. The studios are kept to a high standard to ensure the highest level of health and safety.

Reviews

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Conveniently Located in Cardiff

Our studio is located in the heart of Cardiff, on Ocean Way, making it easy for families across Cardiff, Penarth, and Dinas Powys to access. Whether you're looking for a dance school in Cardiff for your child or a specific bilingual Welsh dance class for toddlers, we’re here to help.

Flame Studios,
2, Quay Point, Collivaud Pl, Ocean Way, Cardiff CF24 5HF

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