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
Some of our courses are delivered online. For more information about our live online courses, please see our guide to online learning .
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
- Pop piano introductionCourse start date: Sat 16 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Angele VeltmeijerDiscover what is involved in learning to play popular piano: how to voice and invert chords, play chord progressions from symbols, and get in the groove. For pianists at grade 4/5 and above.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £33.00 - Jazz repertoireCourse start date: Sat 16 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Angele VeltmeijerEnjoy playing and improvising on familiar and new jazz repertoire in a mixed ensemble. For players with substantial experience of jazz playing, ear training techniques and harmony study. Tunes will be announced in advance of the course. Rhythm section places are limited, so please check vacancies with the music department.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £61.00 - Comedy skills: an introduction to writing and deliveryCourse start date: Sat 23 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alan NixonLearn how to create, write, and perform comedy material for stage and TV. Working under the guidance of an Emmy award winning comedy producer / director you gain insights into the craft behind successful comedy. This course is for complete beginners but is also ideal for those looking to brush up their comedy skills. Tutor: Alan Nixon.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £36.00 - Charleston intensiveCourse start date: Sat 23 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosaria SativaBuild a foundation of basic dance skills on this fun course that will get you dancing the energetic and fast charleston. We'll be dancing to original jazz music from the 1920s and 30s.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £54.00 - Solo swing and jive: beginnersCourse start date: Sat 1 Oct 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosaria SativaDo you enjoy vintage social dancing events but don' t have a partner? Looking to nail those moves and increase your freestyle confidence? Then this is the course for you!Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00 - The holistic voiceCourse start date: Sat 22 Oct 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate MontagueYour voice should be an extension of your character. This workshop offers accessible and empowering mind-body techniques to deepen your awareness and connection to your voice so that the message you give out is true to your intention.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00
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