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
- Improve your speaking voiceCourse start date: Fri 6 Jun 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jonny BlackCome and improve your vocal skills through voice production and speech exercises. Learn about self presentation, develop spontaneity and gain greater confidence by improving your communication skills in the workplace.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £104.00 - Solo swing and jive: general
Course start date: Sat 20 Sep 2025Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosaria SativaDo you enjoy vintage social dancing events but don't have a partner? Looking to nail those moves and increase your freestyle confidence? Then this is the course for you! We will work on foot-work sequences and steps of authentic jazz dancing and Rhythm & Blues Strolls, progressing to faster pace flick kicks and turns for jive and Rock ’n' Roll dances. No partner required! This is a general level course suitable for beginners and improvers. - Contemporary dance: beginners Course start date: Sat 20 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Francis AngolThis course aims to give you a basic understanding of Contemporary dance that is influenced by other styles. The course provides an understanding of the basic principles, techniques and style. - Sing rock, pop and soulCourse start date: Sat 15 Nov 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Laura ZakianAn open level short course where you will explore musical styles and vocal technique. Explore and learn to sing classic pop songs, learn to deliver the song, work with an accompanist. Not suitable for beginners to singing.
Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £83.00
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