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
- Great works: Allegri's MiserereCourse start date: Thu 6 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Edward BreenExplore the history of this most famous choral work and trace the story of the famous high C from the castrati of the 18th century to today’s professional early music vocal ensembles.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Great works: Grieg's Piano ConcertoCourse start date: Thu 6 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Katy HamiltonGrieg was just 24 years old when he wrote this, one of his best-loved works. We explore its genesis, early performances, and why it has remained such a popular work within the vast repertoire of nineteenth-century piano concertos.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Jazz piano tasterCourse start date: Thu 20 Jul 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Della RhodesMeet the jazz idiom as you explore time feels and harmonic progressions at your piano. For pianists at grade 5 and above, with some knowledge of chord structures (triads and 7ths), this online session will give food for thought and practice.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Great artists: castratiCourse start date: Thu 20 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Edward BreenExplore the history of these famous singers and the music that was written for some of the most famous castrati of the 18th century.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - The Patsy Rodenburg approach to voiceCourse start date: Thu 20 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Lloyd WyldeA highly popular online worshop looking at the great Patsy Rodenburg's celebrated work in voice and speech.
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 £39.00 - Flute tasterCourse start date: Thu 3 Aug 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pamela Pecko SmithThe course introduces you to the basic techniques of playing the flute and gives you an insight into what is involved in learning the instrument. tutor: Pam Pecko Smith.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £20.00 - Piano taster
Course start date: Thu 10 Aug 2023Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesA fun introduction to the piano: learn the names of the notes and where they are, and how to play some simple tunes. Find out whether piano is for you!Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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