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
- Introduction to music productionCourse start date: Fri 1 Jul 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Max La VillaCome and learn the basics of recording and editing using a free or cheap digital audio program that can run on either Mac or PC. Turn your musical ideas into completed songs you can share!Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 - Chamber music: introductionCourse start date: Fri 1 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gisela MeyerDiscover the pleasure of playing in small ensembles with varied instrumentation, with repertoire ranging from early to modern. For instrumentalists at Grade 3 standard or above who can read music confidently.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £42.00 - Learn to read musicCourse start date: Mon 4 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Cerys HoggBegin to read music, for instrumental playing and singing. Learn how to understand the notation of pitch, metre and rhythm. For absolute beginners, enjoy these practical sessions online.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £61.00 - Jazz harmony: introductionCourse start date: Mon 4 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Cerys HoggIf you have a good understanding of triad harmony, these lively online sessions will introduce you to the jazz idiom and jazz musicianship. Some playing and singing included. Develop your aural response, vital to operating in the jazz idiom.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £61.00 - Ballet pointe: tasterCourse start date: Wed 6 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Dilek TaptikOur 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.
You should have attended regular ballet classes for at least 6 to 12 months. Confidence and strength are key to be able to support yourself en pointe, you need strong feet and ankles. Pointe shoes can be provided free of charge for use in this session. Please contact the department if you would like to reserve a pair (subject to availability).Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Great works: Handel's SemeleCourse start date: Wed 6 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Pauline Greene, Daniel UnruhExplore Handel’s ever-popular oratorio from Ovid’s original tale to William Congreve’s English libretto, and discover key features of Handel’s musical language.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £31.00 Concession £25.00 - Sing a song in different stylesCourse start date: Thu 7 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Colette MeuryExplore how to set a song in more than one musical style, song interpretation and solo performance. For singers who have completed a level 1 course in contemporary singing, or who have equivalent experience and
musical ability. Live sessions 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 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £67.00 - Great works: Strauss's ElektraCourse start date: Fri 8 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Karen Betley, Justin MurrayExplore the title figure of Strauss’s trail blazing opera from ancient Greek mythology to Hugo von Hofmannsthal’s German libretto, and discover key innovations in Strauss’s musical language.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £31.00 Concession £25.00 - Sing bluesCourse start date: Mon 11 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Dina AzzamEnjoy this exploration of blues vocal style and repertoire. Sing blues repertoire together in the classroom with a piano accompanist.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 - Piano/keyboards 1A
Course start date: Mon 11 Jul 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: suitable 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 - Summer choirCourse start date: Mon 11 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Richard Hartley WilsonSinging with others is great fun, and has been proven to be good for your health. Join us for this short course and get started over the summer to see how it can benefit you. Suitable for all levels, no audition required.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £48.00 - Ballroom intensiveCourse start date: Mon 11 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Nick BreakspearThere is a great deal of pleasure to be had watching Strictly Come Dancing but even more from doing it!
Switch from the sofa to the dance floor and take your first steps with our short inensive giving you a fun-filled flavour of some of the Ballroom and Latin styles. Enrol with a partner or on your own - you’ll have the chance to dance with everybody!Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £73.00 - Musicianship for keyboard players: introductionCourse start date: Mon 11 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Polly HewettImprove your understanding of theory and musicianship in relation to the piano. This course is for pianists who have been learning for around two years.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £48.00 - Musical theatre dance intensiveCourse start date: Mon 11 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Clinton GoldsmithThis intensive 4 day workshop is for anyone who has ever been to a show and thought “I wish I were up there performing.” A fun, vibrant class, working on different numbers and styles from some of the best loved West End / Broadway shows. Develop your style, technique, and performance, and improve your confidence to dance. Suitable for beginners.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £54.00 - Tap intensive (beginners)Course start date: Mon 11 Jul 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jacqueline PertIf you are new to tap then this is the place to start. Suitable for students of all ages with good general fitness. Tap shoes are essential.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £42.00
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