Dance Lessons & Classes - Courses in London and Online

Dscover the art of wellbeing through therapeutic dance. Engage your mind and body through dance and movement to improve your physical and emotional health and wellbeing. This class is suitable for all ages and abilities.



This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit

Learn fundamental flamenco dance moves, steps and rhythms in an energising and supportive atmosphere. Experience the rich complexity of this Andalucian Gypsy art form, and develop presence, fitness and coordination.



This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit

This twelve-session series led by professional teachers Francis Angol and Orley Quick, will explore different approaches to the practice of Contemporary dance, working through different styles and techniques. Each session has been designed to give students an understanding of the fundamental principle and techniques of each approach taken. Working through fundamentals of movement, properties and the stylistic features of form.







By the end of the course, we hope you will have gained greater confidence, knowledge and appreciation of Contemporary Dance practice and be able to differentiate between the various styles and technique you may encounter.



This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit

An online barre class from the comfort of your own home. The work you do at the ballet 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.



This course is online.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

This course is offered to you both as an in studio class and online. You decide if you want to visit our studio or learn from the comfort of your own home, the choice is yours. Whichever you choose this friendly, intensive class, with live guitar accompaniment focuses on the confident execution of Flamenco dance with pleasure, passion and panache. Performance opportunities throughout the year. You will need to have danced flamenco for at least a year and have completed our beginner's classes or equivalent.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

This course is offered to you both as an in studio class and online. You decide if you want to visit our studio or learn from the comfort of your own home, the choice is yours. Whichever you choose this fun, dynamic and intensive course continues developing and perfecting your Flamenco dance technique. We will work on rhythm, style, range and variety of steps and combinations, which will lead to enhanced confidence, stamina and performance skills.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

This course is offered to you both as an in studio class and online. You decide if you want to visit our studio or learn from the comfort of your own home, the choice is yours. Whichever you choose you will learn the fundamental Flamenco dance moves, steps and rhythms in an energising and supportive atmosphere. Experience the rich complexity of this Andalucian Gypsy art form, and develop presence, fitness and coordination.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Burlesque is an empowering and expressive performance art. Learn the basics of burlesque movement and dance in this glamorous short course as we explore the posture, deportment, style and elegance of showgirl movement.



We've changed some of our teaching arrangements in response to the coronavirus update. You'll get the same great learning experience with lots of support but with adjustments to keep us all safe for your visit to the studio.



This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit

Join us to explore basic dance styles and techniques, building and developing coordination, movement patterns, technical skills and your confidence.



This first workshop will start at the Barre. A basic understanding of Barre work provides a solid foundation for any dance class experience.



Each workshop (there's 5 in total) focuses on what you need to know to prepare you for a variety of dance styles like Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Tap or Contemporary.



You will learn some French, master the universal steps, the physics of turning, how to remember choreography and how to become more felexible and you don't even have to take the workshops in any particular order. Start anytime!



This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit

An introduction to the basics of Contemporary dance through Release-based technique, to help you understand the principles of the body in movement and explore your own movement range. This session is part of the 2021 Mental Wealth Festival hosted by City Lit and partners.



This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit

This class uses traditional dance stretches as its base and is ideal for anyone who would like to improve their flexibility, range of movement, improve alignment and relieve muscular tension. It is suitable for all ages and abilities and is the perfect warm-up for the Jazz Dance: general class that follows it.



This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit

Develop your physicality while further enhancing your understanding of contemporary dance, through technical exercises, dynamic travelling and fluid phrases. This class is appropriate for people who are ready to move on from the beginners course or who have previous dance experience.



This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit

Push your physicality, stamina and strength through technical exercises, dynamic travelling and fluid phrases. Be challenged mentally and physically, take risks and work with full body awareness. This class is appropriate for people who have lots of experience in Contemporary dance and are confident with floor work.



We've changed some of our teaching arrangements in response to the coronavirus outbreak. You'll get the same great learning experience with lots of support but with adjustments to keep us all safe for your return to the studio.



This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit

Jazz dance is one of the most popular dance styles and is seen in musicals, TV and Hollywood movies. You will learn essential Jazz technique, improve dance and performance skills as well as your own confidence in this fun and creative class.



This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit

This 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.



We've changed some of our teaching arrangements in response to the coronavirus outbreak. You'll get the same great learning experience with lots of support but with adjustments to keep us all safe for your visit to the studio.



This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit