Performing Arts
Want to take the stage? Here are some of the leading professional and amateur performing arts organisations in South East Wales. Click here for more arts websites.
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SWICA
http://www.swica.co.uk
If you've ever been to a carnival here there's a good chance SWICA will have been involved. South Wales Intercultural Community Arts is responsible for a range of events and projects designed to get people - especially children - involved in music, dance, costume making and design.
No Fit State Circus
http://www.nofitstate.com
This Cardiff-based group is one of the leading exponents of contemporary circus, devising a string of spectacular multi-media performances involving professional artists and large scale community projects.
Independent Ballet Wales
http://www.welshballet.co.uk
See some stunning images from productions by this Newport-based organisation.
FFIN Dance
http://www.ffindance.co.uk
A professional contemporary dance company based in Abertillery. As well as touring and performing, they hold classes, work in schools, and choreograph for youth and community groups.
Act One Drama Society
http://www.act01.co.uk
Cardiff University's only drama group puts on 5 or 6 shows a year at various venues. Membership open to non-students.
Community Dance Wales
http://www.communitydancewales.com
Opportunities for people of all ages or abilities to get involved in dance at nearby venues.
Salsa Cardiff
http://www.salsacardiff.com
Get the Latin fever - check this site for details of a dance class near you and let them know about any others.
Earthfall
http://www.earthfall.org.uk
One of Wales's premier dance theatre companies, currently based at Chapter in Cardiff. The site has some good images of past and present productions, with audio clips of original scores used in the productions.
Caerleon Arts Festival
http://www.caerleon-arts.org
An annual event near Newport taking place over a fortnight in June and July. The main attraction will be the creation of ten open air sculptures, along with a schools art competition, art and craft exhibitions and demonstrations.
Colstars
http://www.colstars.com
Based in Aberdare, the Coliseum Operatic and Amateur Dramatic Society has provided high quality live entertainment for over fifty years.
Samba Galêz
http://www.sambagalez.info
Cardiff-based community percussion group who you'll probably have seen at a street festival or parade somewhere in South East Wales. If Brazilian beats and Caribbean rhythms are your thing, check the site for details of how to join.
Everyman Theatre
http://www.everymantheatre.co.uk
An amateur theatre company based at Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff. Check the website for details of auditions and their weekly clubnights featuring talks, readings and workshops.
Burleigh Academy
http://www.burleighacademy.co.uk
This converted church near the centre of Newport offers a wide range of performing arts classes for all ages. Courses include Tiny Tots Theatre Club, ballet, jazz dance, tap, gospel choir, aerobics and more. Facilities can be hired for live gigs, meetings and other events.
Cardiff Players
http://www.cardiffplayers.org
One of the city's longest running amateur drama groups, based at the YMCA in Roath. They starred in the BBC TV documentary series Strutting Our Stuff.
Unknown Theatre Company
http://www.unknowntheatre.co.uk
A musical theatre company for young people aged 9-25, based in Cardiff.
The Company
http://www.thecompanyonline.co.uk
A Newport-based musical theatre group producing shows of professional quality for venues such as the Riverfront and Dolman Theatres. See the site for details of their weekly rehearsals.
Telstars Theatre Company
http://www.telstarstheatrecompany.co.uk
Award-winning amateur drama group based in Cardiff.
Cynon Stompers
http://www.cynon-stompers.co.uk
Line dancing classes and events throughout the region.
Burlesque Wales
http://www.burlesquewales.co.uk
Classes in Cardiff offering an opportunity to learn and perform burlesque techniques and cabaret style choreography.
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