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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- Foundation in Drama (Certificate Level 2)Course start date: Fri 6 Oct 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Laura Baggaley, Vernon Thompson, Martin WimpressDo you want to be an actor but find it hard to fit the training around your other commitments? This intensive and practical accredited course, running one full day each week, provides classes in the core disciplines of acting, voice and movement, and culminates in a showing of contemporary scenework to an invited audience. Successful candidates achieve the Level 2 Certificate in Performing Arts awarded by OCN London.Full fee £1,249.00 Senior fee £1,249.00 Concession £1,249.00 - Piano/keyboards 1B
Course start date: Tue 19 Sep 2023 (and 9 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesA 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 £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Acting: beginnersCourse start date: Mon 18 Sep 2023 (and 12 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Explore 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 creative environment.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Piano/keyboards 3BCourse start date: Tue 19 Sep 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gisela MeyerCan you play grade 2 standard pieces? Improve your hand coordination, musical phrasing, reading and finger technique, and improve your confidence in this second term of level 3.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Piano/keyboards 1C Course start date: Fri 26 Apr 2024 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesThis is the third term in our beginners piano programme. If you have completed ‘Piano/keyboards 1B’ or have existing keyboard and music reading skills, this course will further develop your technique and musicianship.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Singing 2Course start date: Fri 22 Sep 2023 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hakan VramsmoContinue your singing journey and explore your voice in the second year of our training programme. These classes will further develop your singing voice and musicianship skills through a selection of technical exercises and songs from a variety of genres to suit all musical tastes.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 - Piano/keyboards 1A
Course start date: Fri 22 Sep 2023 (and 6 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesThis 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 £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Piano/keyboards 3CCourse start date: Fri 26 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Andriana MinouWork on grade 3 standard repertoire to improve your hand coordination, musical phrasing, reading and finger technique, and improve your confidence.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Piano/keyboards 3ACourse start date: Fri 22 Sep 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesThis fourth year of our piano programme begins with repertoire of a grade 2 standard. Improve your hand co-ordination, musical phrasing, reading and finger technique, and improve your confidence.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Classical singing workshopCourse start date: Fri 22 Sep 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Trevor AlexanderA lively workshop class for singerswith 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 £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £195.00 - Piano workshop 6Course start date: Fri 22 Sep 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ricardo GosalboIf you play piano at around grade 6 standard, join one of these workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide range of piano repertoire, with focus on technique, textural awareness, practice and performance skills.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Jazz harmony, ear training and ensembles: advancedCourse start date: Fri 22 Sep 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Della RhodesFocus on ear training and developing jazz improvisation, applying theoretical understanding to practical situations. We will learn and study jazz standards and unusual repertoire. This is musicianship training at a high level. Assessment for entry to this course can be arranged applying to music@citylit.ac.uk.Full fee £399.00 Senior fee £319.00 Concession £279.00 - Chamber music: intermediateCourse start date: Fri 22 Sep 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 3-5 standard, with some sight-reading skills.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Ballet body conditioningCourse start date: Fri 22 Sep 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alexander SimpkinsBallet body conditioning combines specifically sequenced exercises including elements of barre, floor work and centre practice and is designed to complement studies in ballet and acting. Ideal for those who already have good physical awareness and have studied a dance discipline at a basic level.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Tap dance: intermediateCourse start date: Fri 22 Sep 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jacqueline PertOur intermediate class is at a faster pace and is perfect for anyone with good previous tap experience. Extend your abilities and learn great new steps, tap moves and routines in a fun and inspiring environment. Tap shoes are essential.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00
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