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
- Piano/keyboards 1C
Course start date: Fri 28 Apr 2023 (and 7 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
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 £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Piano/keyboards 2CCourse start date: Fri 28 Apr 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Gisela MeyerMove 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.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 - Piano/keyboards 3CCourse start date: Fri 28 Apr 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesWork on grade 3 standard repertoire to improve your hand coordination, musical phrasing, reading and finger technique, and improve your confidence.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Piano/keyboards 2BCourse start date: Fri 20 Jan 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesCan you play grade 1 standard pieces? Work on technique, fluency of reading and explore more complex rhythm patterns.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Piano/keyboards 1BCourse start date: Fri 20 Jan 2023 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
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 £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Piano/keyboards 4CCourse start date: Fri 28 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David FrankelFor pianists with around three years' experience. Improve your finger technique, coordination, phrasing, music
reading, and your confidence.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Acting: beginnersCourse start date: Sun 15 Jan 2023 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lawrence LambertExplore 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 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Ballet body conditioningCourse start date: Fri 20 Jan 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 £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - Tap dance: intermediateCourse start date: Fri 20 Jan 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 £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - Sing rock and pop: beginnersCourse start date: Fri 3 Feb 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Heather LongmanStart 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 the pop and rock genre. Particular attention is given to pop and rock vocal technique.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00
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