Dance Courses in London
Tutor-led Dance Classes & Lessons for Adults
City Lit is the perfect place to learn dance in an enjoyable, welcoming environment with expert tuition from our industry professionals.
With our studios in the heart of Covent Garden, City Lit offers an extensive range of styles and disciplines, from Afro Contemporary to Ballet and Charleston, to Musical Theatre and Tap dance. Whether you're a complete beginner, advanced student or want to try something new, we have a dance course for you!
Browse our dance courses below and enrol today!
- Musical theatre dance: beginners
Course start date: Wed 21 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Clinton GoldsmithLearn, develop and hone your dance technique in this fun and vibrant class. We will explore some of the most popular musicals from some of the best loved West End and Broadway shows. Suitable for beginners.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £118.00 - Flamenco choreographyCourse start date: Thu 19 Feb 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Danielle AllanDevelop your technique and creative understanding as you discover how Flamenco choreography is crafted, with its distinct sections and corresponding steps and moves. You will collaborate in creating a new dance piece, understanding its close connection to the complex rhythmic patterns (the ‘compás’) as well as a more personal relationship to the choreography. Designed for improvers and intermediate level students. If you are unsure about your level please do not hesitate to contact us.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £90.00 - Charleston: general level Course start date: Sat 21 Feb 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosaria SativaDance the Charleston in this fun and expressive short course. Discover its influences on other social dances, experience some challenging sequences and explore improvisation to provide you with greater confidence with solo and freestyle dancing. It is not suitable for those that are new to dance. A knowledge of dance is required but, more importantly, enthusiasm and determination.
Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £83.00 - Contemporary African dance Course start date: Sat 21 Feb 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Francis AngolA dynamic and vibrant class that combines West African dance and music with some Contemporary dance influences. The movements, energy and music will leave you energised and rejuvenated.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £76.00 - Flamenco: beginners and improvers Course start date: Sat 21 Feb 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Danielle AllanA friendly intensive class, that focuses on the confident execution of Flamenco dance with pleasure, passion and panache. This course is geared towards beginners (more experienced students wishing to revise the basics are also welcome). Performance opportunities throughout the year.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £90.00 - Salsa dance: beginners Course start date: Mon 23 Feb 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Nuno SabrosoJoin us for an energetic and intensive introduction to Salsa. Learn the essential steps and technique in this fun and friendly short course. No need to bring a partner, part of the fun is meeting new people but most of all learning a new dance style whilst having a good time.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00 - Silver Swans ballet intensive: beginners Course start date: Mon 30 Mar 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate ScottOur beginners intensive course will work on achieving improved balance, strength and flexibility as well as technical skills giving you the opportunity to further develop your technique and continue your ballet journey through friendly and supportive classes where you will learn dances (also known as variations) from a famous ballet.
Please note that some ballet experience is required even for beginners.*Course times :
Monday 10.30 - 12.00
Tuesday 10.30 - 12.30
Wednesday 10.30 - 12.00
Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £62.00 - Argentine Tango: introduction Course start date: Sun 12 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Adriana PegorerAn introduction to the fundamentals of this famous partner dance, where you will learn and practice in a supportive and fun environment. This session is part of a series of one-day workshops. You can join more than one if you wish, as the content facilitation will vary. These playful explorations emphasise posture, connection, and coordination, and provide a practice space for like-minded enthusiasts. Suitable for both beginners and those with some prior experience. No partner needed – come alone, with a partner or with friends.
Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £34.00 - Ballet Easter intensive: Coppélia Course start date: Mon 13 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Dilek TaptikDeepen your love of classical ballet as you step into the enchanting, whimsical world of Coppélia! Set to Léo Delibes’ score, this exciting experience invites you to embody the beloved characters of Swanilda, Franz, or the eccentric Coppélius. Learn choreography that captures their playful personalities and vibrant storytelling - you will perform a traditional female or male variation.
Following a short barre warm-up we will explore some of the characters and dance sequences and the learned material can be showcased on day 3 of this course.
Please note this course is for improvers, you should have attended regular ballet classes for at least 2 years and have good knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £69.00 - Burlesque Course start date: Sat 18 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gwendoline LamourBurlesque is an empowering and expressive performance art. Learn the basics of burlesque movement and dance in this glamorous and fun one day workshop. We will explore the posture, deportment, style and elegance of showgirl movement.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £55.00 - Tap dance: beginners Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jacqueline PertIf you are new to tap then this is the place to start. Come and find your dancing feet. Suitable for students of all ages with good general fitness. Tap shoes are essential.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £118.00 - Classical ballet: improvers Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Giovanna LambogliaWe will focus on developing ballet technique using barre, centre work and allegro exercises. Suitable for those who have completed our beginner's ballet classes or equivalent and have a good grasp of the basic techniques and terminology.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00 - Tap dance: improvers Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jacqueline PertPractice and improve your basic tap skills and increase your vocabulary of steps and sequences. Gain a greater understanding of rhythm, tempo and syncopation. Suitable for students of all ages with good general fitness. Tap shoes are essential.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Classical ballet: beginners Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Giovanna LambogliaDesigned for beginners or for those wanting to go back to basics. Develop knowledge and skill in this enjoyable Ballet class which provides a fun and satisfying way to improve alignment, muscle tone, flexibility and coordination. The classes will also help to improve any other dance styles you might be practicing.
Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00 - Ballet at the barre: online Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alexander SimpkinsA live online ballet barre class which you can join from the comfort of your own home. The work you do at the barre is the foundation for all the other work you do as a dancer. Improve your strength, balance and coordination. Not suitable for complete beginners.
Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £97.00
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