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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- Chamber music: advancedCourse start date: Thu 19 Jan 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gisela MeyerDiscover the pleasure of playing in small, mixed instrumental ensembles, one per part, in a variety of repertoire. For classical instrumentalists at grade 5/6 or above with good sight-reading skills.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £118.00 - Acting: beginnersCourse start date: Sun 15 Jan 2023 (and 9 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Juliet PragueExplore the fundamentals of acting on this practical course, designed for people with little or no experience of acting. Increase your confidence and discover your potential in a safe and supportive environment.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £110.00 - Debating: beginnersCourse start date: Wed 18 Jan 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Gavin IllsleyDebating requires the ability to speak English persuasively in public and, crucially, to respond rapidly to other people’s objections to what you say. We will cover the theory and practice of debating, and you will progress quickly in areas of content, strategy and style. A great mental workout. This course will be taught in the college.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00 - The holistic voiceCourse start date: Sun 12 Feb 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate MontagueYour voice should be an extension of your character. This Sunday workshop offers accessible and empowering mind-body techniques to deepen your awareness and holistic 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 - Keyboard harmony and performance workshopCourse start date: Mon 16 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ricardo GosalboA practical workshop integrating keyboard harmony with piano performance skills. Taught in-person on a grand piano, this workshop is aimed at classical pianists at any level with a music theory standard of grade 5+ and good sheet music reading skills. We shall deepen our understanding of musical works by studying the harmonic constructs that underpin them, tackle the technical challenges they present, and explore how harmonic analysis can inform our interpretative choices.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00 - Piano/keyboards 1B
Course start date: Wed 18 Jan 2023 (and 7 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Simon AtkinsA near-beginners’ course for pianists. If you have completed Piano/keyboards 1A or and have basic keyboard and music reading skills in C position, this course will introduce you to more notes.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Sing with confidenceCourse start date: Mon 16 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Richard Hartley WilsonIf you are nervous of singing in public, scared to open your mouth or just want to know how your voice works, this course is for you. Classes are fun and cover a wide range of musical styles, so there is something for everyone. Break week 20th Feb 2023.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Classical ballet: improversCourse start date: Mon 16 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
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 £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - Classical singing: advanced workshopCourse start date: Mon 16 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hakan VramsmoExplore the rich repertoire of classical song and develop expressive and communicative skills. This lively workshop is for experienced classical singers (at least five years' tuition).Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £167.00 - Tap dance: beginnersCourse start date: Mon 16 Jan 2023 (and 6 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 £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Choir at lunchtimeCourse start date: Mon 16 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Richard Hartley WilsonCome and spend your lunchtime singing a range of music, in interesting choral arrangements. It's good for the mind, body and spirit. Sing music from across all genres, have fun and leave with a spring in your step. There's no better pick-me-up at lunchtime! Break week 20th Feb 2023.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Contemporary dance: beginnersCourse start date: Tue 17 Jan 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Orley QuickThis Contemporary dance class is a dynamic and fun experience based on the principles of Release-technique and some playful explorations. Simple movement phrases and tasks are built upon to develop greater awareness of the body in space and in relation to others. Floor, centre and travelling exercises lead to efficiency of movement, rhythmical and free-flowing dance sequences.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - Voiceovers: improversCourse start date: Fri 20 Jan 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: John EastmanDevelop your microphone skills and knowledge of the Voiceovers sector. Open to those who have completed a beginners' course or have previous industry experience. This course will be online. Tutor: David Thorpe.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £167.00 - English pronunciation: stage 3Course start date: Fri 20 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: David John GwillimDesigned for advanced non-native speakers, and all who have completed 'English Pronunciation' stages 1 and 2. Conversation and the reading aloud of a variety of texts will help to pinpoint those pronunciation worries still to be addressed.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00 - Classical singing workshopCourse start date: Wed 18 Jan 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Trevor AlexanderA lively workshop class for singers with a solid foundation in vocal technique and musicianship: employ your vocal technique in a more flexible and artistic way and deepen your understanding of critical evaluation of singing.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £167.00
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