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 1E
Course start date: Wed 18 Jan 2023 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesThis is the second year of our beginners piano programme and repertoire will be of a pre-grade 1 standard. Improve your eye/hand coordination, your reading and finger technique.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Piano/keyboards 1CCourse start date: Wed 26 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 1BCourse 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 - Piano/keyboards 2ACourse start date: Wed 18 Jan 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesThis third year of our piano programme begins with repertoire of a grade 1 standard. Improve your technique, fluency of reading and playing, and exploring more complex rhythm patterns.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Piano/keyboards 3CCourse start date: Wed 26 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 - Singing 2Course start date: Wed 18 Jan 2023 (and 3 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 £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Singing 1Course start date: Wed 18 Jan 2023 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Hakan VramsmoStart 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.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Floor barre: general levelCourse start date: Wed 18 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Dilek TaptikFloor barre is a wonderful conditioning programme for everyone, regardless of age and ability. Work through all the important muscle groups while safely supporting the body on the floor. All levels welcome.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £87.00 Concession £71.00 - Piano/keyboards 2BCourse start date: Wed 26 Apr 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 - Cello 2CCourse start date: Wed 26 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Polly HewettIf you have completed 'Cello 2B, or have had at least one year’s tuition (playing at around grade 2
standard), explore cello technique and repertoire, including ensemble music.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £110.00 - Using your voice for audio books and talking newspapersCourse start date: Wed 26 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Richard HollingworthWould you like to narrate audio books? Are you interested in community work such as talking newspapers for the blind? Explore vocal skills and techniques required in these areas and identify what style works for you. This course will be delivered in the college.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £71.00 - Flute: advancedCourse start date: Wed 26 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Lindsey FillinghamThis online course is for flautists with at least 5 years training, or Grade 6+ standard, to advance their solo and ensemble playing in a variety of musical styles.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £110.00 - Acting: advancedCourse start date: Wed 26 Apr 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gary GrantPractise and develop your acting skills by rehearsing scenes from contemporary plays in depth, with the option of performing to an invited audience at the end of the course. This course is suitable for students who have completed a broad range of our acting courses at beginners and improvers level or who have gained suitable experience elsewhere.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Contemporary dance: general levelCourse start date: Wed 22 Feb 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Orley QuickDevelop your physicality while further enhancing your understanding of contemporary dance, through technical exercises, dynamic travelling and fluid phrases. This class is appropriate for people who are ready to move on from the beginners course or who have previous dance experience.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £58.00 - Piano/keyboards 1ACourse start date: Wed 18 Jan 2023 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Sarha MooreThis 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 £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00
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