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
- Piano/keyboards 1A
Course start date: Wed 21 Sep 2022 (and 8 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Polly HewettThis is the beginning of our piano programme, designed for absolute beginners to both piano and music-reading. This classic course is the perfect way to start your piano playing.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 - Sing music theatre workshopCourse start date: Wed 21 Sep 2022 (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 £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £81.00 - Tap dance: improversCourse start date: Mon 19 Sep 2022 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jacqueline PertPractice and improve your basic tap skills and increase your vocabulary of steps and sequences. Gain a greater understanding of rhythm, tempo and syncopation. Suitable for students of all ages with good general fitness. Tap shoes are essential.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Tap dance: beginnersCourse start date: Mon 19 Sep 2022 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jacqueline PertIf you are new to tap then this is the place to start. Come and find your dancing feet. Suitable for students of all ages with good general fitness. Tap shoes are essential.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00 - Ukulele concert bandCourse start date: Mon 19 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jake RodriguesYou’ve had your uke for a while, been to jams in the pub, attended some ukulele courses, but what now? Join City Lit Ukulele Band (CLUB). We aim to transform your uke 'chops' and enthusiastic singing into a gigging band. On this course you will learn skills of band playing, have fun, and improve your techniques on uke and voice, playing and singing music from Lonnie Donnegan to Kylie Minogue with plenty in between. The course culminates in a performance at college.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00 - Classical ballet: beginnersCourse start date: Mon 19 Sep 2022 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alexander SimpkinsDesigned for the complete beginner or for those wanting to go back to basics. Develop knowledge and skill in this enjoyable Ballet class which provides a fun and satisfying way to improve alignment, muscle tone, flexibility and coordination. The classes will also help to improve any other dance styles you might be practising.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Silver Swans ballet barreCourse start date: Tue 20 Sep 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate ScottAdapted for older learners our Silver Swans® ballet barre classes have been specifically designed for the over-55s. Ballet barre practice improves posture, strength and flexibility, focusing on the placement of the body and co-ordination. This class is suitable for those looking for a new way to exercise in a fun, relaxed learning group.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Dance 60+Course start date: Tue 20 Sep 2022 (and 3 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 £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - Classical guitar: advancedCourse start date: Tue 20 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Tony RowdenFor experienced classical guitar players, this online class will work on scales and arpeggios at grades 7 & 8, and fingerstyle versions of Baroque, Latin and popular music. This class will have occasional meetings in person at Keeley Street. The first will be on 25th October.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00 - Belly dancing: beginnersCourse start date: Wed 21 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Melissa PinaIf you want to have fun keeping fit then look no further. A belly dance class is a great workout and a wonderful way to learn a new skill. It is inspiring and empowering, improving posture, balance and self-esteem, and offers a glamorous way to get fit. This class can be enjoyed by all ages.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - City Lit a cappellaCourse start date: Wed 21 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Della RhodesThis established ensemble sings original arrangements of jazz and popular songs. Develop your listening, timing, intonation, musical memory, and team work. New members with good music reading and aural skills are welcome. The group mixes in-person rehearsal and online sessions, working to record our repertoire. And we will pursue opportunities to perform.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Classical ballet: improvers 2Course start date: Thu 22 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alexander SimpkinsWe will continue developing ballet technique through barre, centre work and allegro exercises. Suitable for those who have been practicing for some time and have a strong grasp of techniques and terminology.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Flamenco: beginnersCourse start date: Thu 22 Sep 2022 (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 £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Ukulele: intermediateCourse start date: Thu 22 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Martin WheatleyIf you already play ukulele, come and learn new songs and tricks, chord theory, picking and split strokes, and apply these to popular and vintage tunes. Enjoy learning in a group. Classes may include singing along!Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00 - Classical ballet: improvers 1Course start date: Thu 22 Sep 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alexander SimpkinsWe will focus on developing ballet technique using barre, centre work and allegro exercises. Suitable for those who have completed at least one year of our beginner's ballet classes or equivalent and have a good grasp of the basic techniques and terminology.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00
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