Performing Arts Courses & Classes in London and Online
City Lit offers performing arts courses in the heart of Covent Garden in Central London during the evening, daytime and at weekends. Explore our range of subjects including acting, (including accredited acting courses), dance, radio and screen, and voice, speech and communication as well as a full range of music courses, such as piano, singing, strings and wind instruments to jazz and pop, music technology, music theory and history
Our courses are labelled clearly for beginners or those with previous experience and you can speak to a specialist advisor to help you choose the right level. If you would you like some help or advice:
For music courses email music@citylit.ac.uk. You can also view our music auditions and advice page.
For drama, dance and speech courses email drama@citylit.ac.uk
- Acting: beginners
Course start date: Sun 19 Jan 2025 (and 6 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Juliet PragueExplore the fundamentals of acting on this practical course, designed for people with little or no experience of acting. Increase your confidence and discover your potential in a safe and creative environment. - Piano/keyboards 1A Course start date: Sat 18 Jan 2025 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Cheslav SinghThis is the beginning of our piano programme, designed for absolute beginners to both piano and music-reading. This classic course is the perfect way to start your piano playing.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Piano/keyboards 1B Course start date: Mon 13 Jan 2025 (and 9 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lucia Sanchez de HaroA near-beginners’ course for pianists. If you have completed Piano/keyboards 1A or and have basic keyboard and music reading skills in C position, this course will introduce you to more notes.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £160.00 - Contemporary dance: beginnersCourse start date: Tue 14 Jan 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Orley QuickThis Contemporary dance class is a dynamic and fun experience based on the principles of Release-technique and some playful explorations. Simple movement phrases and tasks are built upon to develop greater awareness of the body in space and in relation to others. Floor, centre and travelling exercises lead to efficiency of movement, rhythmical and free-flowing dance sequences. There is no class on Tuesday 18 February 2025. - Drumming 1A Course start date: Sat 3 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Paul ChiversCome and learn the practical skills you need to play drum kit in contemporary music, including stick technique, four-way coordination, listening and music reading. You will play acoustic and practice kits in class. Please bring your own sticks.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £249.00 - Ballroom and Latin: beginnersCourse start date: Sat 18 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Nuno SabrosoThis course is perfect for those who are new to Ballroom dance or looking to brush up on existing skills. Taught in a friendly and supportive atmosphere you will learn the basic steps and techniques of both Ballroom and Latin dance. No partner is required to join the course. You will perform with different members of the class, acquire some great dance knowledge and with the added benefit of feeling healthier!Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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