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!
- Contemporary dance: improvers
Course start date: Tue 15 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Francis AngolThe course aims to give you a further embodied understanding of Contemporary dance that is underpinned by Somatics practice, and other contemporary dance techniques, to bring greater flow and dynamics to your expression as you allow yourself to move from your inner space and to negotiate the flow of weight, rhythm, breath, space and time.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Dance 60+ performance Course start date: Tue 15 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Francis AngolOur aim is to inspire older men and women within the community to get creative through dance and movement, and to inspire others through performance. An ideal opportunity to flex both mind and body in this uplifting creative experience where you will get the chance to explore and discover your creative potential through dance and performance.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £160.00 - City Lit Elders Dance CompanyCourse start date: Tue 15 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Francis AngolBecome part of the City Lit Elders Dance Company and take part in creating and performing original contemporary works. Its members are all non-professional dancers who join with a wide range of experiences with dance. The company promotes community, mental, and physical health through dance. Please click on Start Your Interview to apply; the Drama, Dance & Speech Department will contact you to progress your application.
Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £195.00 - Ballet pointe: beginners Course start date: Tue 15 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Aoife DohertyThis short course offers you the opportunity to get introduced to pointe work at a pace that allows you to understand how to execute the basic exercises correctly. Working with correct alignment and safely are a focal point and to address any issues and concerns you may have. To get the most out of this course you should have attended regular ballet classes for at least 6 to 12 months.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00 - Classical ballet: improvers 1 Course start date: Tue 15 Sep 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alexander SimpkinsSuitable for those who have completed at least one year of ballet classes or an improvers or equivalent elsewhere, and can demonstrate a confident use of classical technique. You will strengthen your classical ballet technique using barre, centre work and allegro exercises. These ballet classes are faster paced and will include more intricate combinations.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £195.00 - Contemporary dance: intermediate Course start date: Wed 16 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Orley QuickPush 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.
Please note - there is no class on Wednesday 28 October.
Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £174.00 - Musical theatre dance: improvers Course start date: Wed 16 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Clinton GoldsmithThis class is designed for those who already have previous dance experience. Here, you will be taught new steps and techniques to develop coordination, flexibility and strength. The main aim of the course is for you to continue to learn and develop your new skills whilst having fun and growing in confidence.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £195.00 - Ballet pointe: improversCourse start date: Wed 16 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Dilek TaptikRefine, stregthen and challenge your pointe work. With expert guidance you will gain greater confindence and build on your technique as we explore more complex combinations at the barre and in the centre. Working safely and with correct alignment are at the core of what we do so to get the most out of this course you should have attended regular ballet classes and pointe work for at least 12-18 months.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £160.00 - Floor barre: general level Course start date: Wed 16 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Dilek TaptikFloor-Barre is a wonderful conditioning programme for everyone, regardless of age and ability. Work through all the important muscle groups while safely supporting the body on the floor. All levels welcome.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00 - Contemporary dance: open level Course start date: Wed 16 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Orley QuickThis open-level class is suitable for both people with some Contemporary dance experience or people new to the style. You will develop your physicality while further enhancing your understanding of Contemporary dance, through technical exercises, dynamic travelling and fluid phrases.
Please note - there is no class on Wednesday 28 October.
Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £174.00 - Musical theatre dance: beginners Course start date: Wed 16 Sep 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 £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £160.00 - Silver Swans ballet barre Course start date: Wed 16 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Aoife DohertyOur 60 minute Silver Swans® Ballet Barre class is perfect for those looking to supplement their weekly practice. Suitable for improvers, the course will focus on expanding existing knowledge of ballet technique and vocabulary. You willcontinue to work on achieving greater balance, strength and flexibility as well as increasing technical skills.Students require at least 1 year of Silver Swans experience.
Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00 - Men's ballet Course start date: Thu 17 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Martin WimpressPerfect if you've never taken a ballet class before, or if you did ballet as a child and want to return. This men’s ballet course provides slow and fun training in how to use your body correctly, with a focus on correct placement, stance and posture.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00 - Flamenco: improver and intermediate Course start date: Thu 17 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Danielle AllanA friendly, intensive class, with live guitar accompaniment, that focuses on the confident execution of Flamenco dance with pleasure, passion and panache. Performance opportunities throughout the year. These classes are suitable for those who have danced Flamenco for at least a year.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £209.00 - Flamenco: beginners Course start date: Thu 17 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Danielle AllanLearn 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.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £209.00
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