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
- Acting: beginnersCourse start date: Fri 28 Apr 2023 (and 14 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gemma KerrExplore 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 £199.00 - Tap dance: beginnersCourse start date: Tue 25 Apr 2023 (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 £169.00 - Piano/keyboards 3ACourse start date: Fri 22 Sep 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gisela MeyerThis 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 - Singing 2Course start date: Fri 22 Sep 2023 (and 10 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 - Piano/keyboards 4ACourse start date: Fri 22 Sep 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesFor pianists with around three years' experience. Improve your finger technique, coordination, phrasing, music
reading, and your confidence.Full fee £199.00 - Singing 1Course start date: Tue 25 Apr 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Trevor AlexanderStart singing and explore your voice in this fun, confidence-building course. These classes will introduce you to healthy use of your singing voice and basic musicianship through a selection of songs from a variety of genres. Break weeks: 2 May & 30 May 2023.Full fee £199.00 - Piano/keyboards 2CCourse start date: Mon 24 Apr 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesMove beyond grade 1 piano repertoire and develop your technique and fluency. The repertoire in this module will encompass more complex rhythm patterns and scales from the grade 2 syllabus. Break weeks: 1 May, 8 May & 29 May 2023.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £179.00 - 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 - Classical singing workshopCourse start date: Fri 22 Sep 2023 (and 7 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 - Piano workshop 6Course start date: Fri 22 Sep 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ricardo GosalboIf you play piano at around grade 6 standard, join one of these online 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 - 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 - Chamber music: intermediateCourse start date: Fri 22 Sep 2023 (and 3 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 - 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 - Tap dance: intermediateCourse start date: Fri 22 Sep 2023 (and 1 other date)
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 - English pronunciation: stage 1Course start date: Fri 28 Apr 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: David John GwillimAre you a non-native fluent speaker who wants to improve your pronunciation of English and to speak the language more clearly and confidently? Work on clear formation of vowel and consonant sounds including the English neutral vowel and the distinction between voiced and unvoiced sounds. This term the course will be taught online.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00
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