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: taster
Course start date: Wed 9 Dec 2026Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Orley QuickOur fun taster session is a great way to try a class and to meet our friendly team of professionals who will guide you through some of the basics and answer your questions, so you can be sure that a course is right for you. As well as being a dynamic introduction to a creative discipline, these sessions give you a clear idea of what you can expect. Open to anyone interested in dance, with or without previous experience.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Musical theatre dance: taster Course start date: Wed 9 Dec 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Clinton GoldsmithOur fun taster session is a great way to try a class and to meet our friendly team of professionals who will guide you through some of the basics and answer your questions, so you can be sure that a course is right for you. As well as being a dynamic introduction to a creative discipline, these sessions give you a clear idea of what you can expect. Open to anyone interested in dance, with or without previous experience.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Charleston: taster Course start date: Sat 9 Jan 2027
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosaria SativaOur fun taster session is a great way to try a class and to meet our friendly team of professionals who will guide you through some of the basics and answer your questions, so you can be sure that a course is right for you. As well as being a dynamic introduction to a creative discipline, these sessions give you a clear idea of what you can expect. Open to anyone interested in dance, with or without previous experience.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Dance 60+ Course start date: Tue 12 Jan 2027 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Francis AngolJoin our weekly dance and movement classes to improve mobility, posture, balance and coordination. Our aim is to inspire older men and women to get creative with dance and movement.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00 - Ballet at the barre Course start date: Tue 12 Jan 2027 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alexander SimpkinsThe 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 beginners.
Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00 - Dance 60+ improvers Course start date: Thu 14 Jan 2027 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Francis AngolOur improvers class is an exciting new dance class for people over 60 who would like to engage their body in a more challenging and dynamic manner, to further develop their skill and knowledge of dance cultures.
We aim to improve stamina, coordination, balance, confidence and musicality. The class will consist of a mixture of exercises and dance sequences set to great music.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £160.00 - Flamenco choreographyCourse start date: Thu 11 Feb 2027
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 - Silver Swans ballet intensive: beginners Course start date: Mon 22 Mar 2027
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Aoife DohertyOur 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.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £69.00 - Flamenco shawl technique workshop Course start date: Sun 26 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Danielle AllanReady to add drama, elegance, and flow to your flamenco? With our improver/intermediate workshop you will learn how to swish and swirl the mantón (shawl) with confidence - then seamlessly weave those movements into flamenco dance. You’ll enjoy an up-beat, supportive class atmosphere with the energy of live guitar accompaniment, making the music, movement, and emotion come alive.
Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £41.00 - Tap intensive (beginners) Course start date: Mon 27 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jacqueline PertWe will focus on the fundamentals of tap dance. You'll learn basic techniques and short dance sequences in a fun and relaxed environment. Our intensive course is suitable for students of all ages with good general fitness. Tap shoes are essential.
Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £55.00 - Silver Swans ballet class Course start date: Tue 15 Sep 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Aoife DohertySilver Swans® classes have been specifically designed for the over-55s. If you are looking for a new way to keep fit and active, Swans ballet classes will put a spring in your step, whether you’ve never danced before or want to reboot your ballet skills. Classes focus on building the core technical principles and learning specially adapted repertoire from the popular ballets.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £195.00
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