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
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- Contemporary dance: intermediateCourse start date: Wed 20 Sep 2023 (and 3 other dates)
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.Full fee £89.00 - Acting for radio and podcast dramas: advancedCourse start date: Wed 31 May 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David GoodersonSeeking work in Radio drama? Explore microphone techniques and acting skills for radio at a higher level. For those who have previous experience through courses or industry.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Contemporary dance: general levelCourse start date: Wed 26 Apr 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Orley QuickDevelop 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.Full fee £89.00 - Acting ShakespeareCourse start date: Wed 31 May 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Simon DarwenRehearse scenes and speeches from various Shakespeare's plays. Create vivid performances that are both true to life and true to Shakespeare’s language.Full fee £139.00 - The art of negotiatingCourse start date: Wed 26 Apr 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Gavin IllsleyNegotiation is a communication skill essential in solving problems and reaching your goals. Learn to prepare well and to feel confident using logical and emotional tools to achieve great outcomes. The course will be taught online.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 - Acting for radio: Theatre CompanyCourse start date: Wed 27 Sep 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David GoodersonBecome part of a radio repertory company and take part in creating and recording for broadcast a performance of the radio play "The Wind in the Willows", adapted from Kenneth Grahame's classic novel by the tutor David Gooderson. For those with previous experience in acting and radio, either through courses or industry. Please click on Start Your Interview to apply; the Drama Department will contact you to progress your application.Full fee £179.00 - Acting: improversCourse start date: Thu 27 Apr 2023 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sean CroftContinue your development as you explore a range of exercises and acting techniques that will illuminate and enliven a variety of scripts and scenes. Consolidate techniques and deepen your understanding in a safe and supportive atmosphere.Full fee £209.00 - Comedy improvisationCourse start date: Wed 5 Jul 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Mark PhoenixHave fun acting, with theatre games and character exercises. Build your confidence, meet new people while you will learn and practice the key techniques needed for performing improvised comedy scenes.Full fee £129.00 - Score reading: interpreting styles and composersCourse start date: Wed 12 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Edward Breen, Trish ShawLearn to navigate music scores and analyse basic structures. Learn to identify stylistic characteristics of music from different periods of music history, suitable for developing your understanding of music in its historical context, and to support the style identification elements of grade 5+ ABRSM exams.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £0.00 - Recorder ensemble: study dayCourse start date: Wed 12 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Caoimhe de PaorA study day for recorder players focussed on renaissance consort music. Ideal for players who are a confident grade 3+ standard and are interested in playing a variety of parts during the day. NB this course has a 1hr lunch break.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Sing BroadwayCourse start date: Wed 12 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Richard Hartley WilsonLearn to perform your favourite songs from popular Broadway shows, from standard classics to modern musicals. Gain confidence in performing, and enjoy singing solo and in an ensemble.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00 - Sing music theatre workshopCourse start date: Wed 26 Apr 2023 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Heather LongmanThis popular course explores musical theatre singing. Grow your knowledge of the repertoire. Suitable for singers and actors wanting to improve their singing and acting through song technique. Be guided through the basics to find the right singing qualities for this repertoire.Full fee £239.00 - Great works: Stravinsky's Les NocesCourse start date: Wed 19 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Trish ShawWhy is Stravinsky's Les Noces still considered such an important work a century after its first performance by the Ballets Russes in Paris in June 1923? Come and discover how this work was conceived and created, and its impact on music and dance in the 20th century.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Piano: advanced workshopCourse start date: Wed 20 Sep 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Petros MoschosIf you are an advanced pianist, whether a performer or specialist teacher, continue to develop your skills, broaden your repertoire and increase your understanding of piano playing. Please contact the Music department to enquire about joining this class. Break week: 25 Oct 2023.Full fee £299.00 - Reading English literature aloud: 19th centuryCourse start date: Wed 20 Sep 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Vernon ThompsonCome and enjoy reading aloud prepared passages from novels by Thomas Hardy and Charles Dickens, while using your voice to provide narrative and create character. This unique course also contains technical vocal warm up and sight reading elements each week. The course will be held online, and the set novels are The Mayor of Casterbridge and A Christmas Carol.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00
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