Performing arts

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)danceradio and screen, and voice, speech and communication as well as a full range of music courses, such as pianosingingstrings and wind instruments to jazz and popmusic technologymusic 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

Courses available both in-person and online

Join us in the heart of London for in-person classes. Our modern campus in Covent Garden is easy to reach and buzzing with creativity. With modern purpose-built facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, it’s the perfect space to support your learning journey. Explore our facilities >

Prefer learning online? Our live online courses bring expert teaching to you, wherever you are.

Whether you choose to study in-person or online, all our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. Wherever and however you want to learn, we’re here for you.

Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between in-person and online learning.

Learn in the centre of London with our in-person courses. Our purpose-built facilities in Covent Garden mean we are ideally located and easy to get to. 

See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you.

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  1. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00
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  2. Piano: return to playing
    Course start date:  Fri 9 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Gary Preston
    Did you once play the piano? Are you thinking of returning to playing? This short course, taught in a friendly and supportive environment, will help you refresh your dormant skills and re-kindle your passion for playing.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00
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  3. Drama therapy: intermediate
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 10 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Dan Skili
    Investigate the role and function of drama therapy as a working model on this interactive course. Looking at a range of drama tools that can be used in therapeutic settings, you will explore aspects of Playback Theatre and Forum Theatre as methods for engaging with others. Fun, insightful and packed with tools you can use, this is a great introduction to applying theatrical processes to therapy.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  4. Storytelling: tell your personal story
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 11 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  John Eastman
    Tell your own personal story to others, and in so doing gain some perspective on how past events have shaped your life and how they will affect your future, while at the same time inspiring and informing others about life choices. The course will take place in a safe environment in the college.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00
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  5. Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £195.00
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  6. Recorders: return to playing
    Course start date:  Mon 12 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Layil Barr
    Discover the joy of this delightful instrument. Learn the basics of fingering and articulation to play melodies both in unison and in ensemble. Please bring your own descant and/or treble. Break week: 26 May 2025.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00
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  7. Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £83.00
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  8. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £160.00
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  9. Keyboard harmony and performance workshop
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Mon 12 May 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ricardo Gosalbo
    A practical workshop integrating keyboard harmony with piano performance skills. Taught in-person on a grand piano, this workshop is aimed at classical pianists with a music theory standard of grade 6+ and good sheet music reading skills. We shall deepen our understanding of musical works by studying the harmonic constructs that underpin them, tackle the technical challenges they present, and explore how harmonic analysis can inform our interpretative choices. NB: Break week 5 & 26 May 2025.
    Full fee £329.00 Senior fee £263.00 Concession £230.00
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  10. Keyboard harmony 5D
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Mon 12 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ricardo Gosalbo
    A practical workshop for classical pianists who are new to studying harmony but have piano skills of grade 5 or higher. Broaden your understanding of piano repertoire by studying the underpinning harmonic constructs. It is recommended you have completed all other modules (A, B and C) in preparation for this class. NB: no classes on bank holiday Mondays (5 & 26 May 2025).
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £160.00
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  11. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £160.00
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  12. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00
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  13. Salsa dance: beginners
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Mon 19 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Join us for an energetic and intensive introduction to Salsa. Learn the essential steps and technique in this fun and friendly short course. No need to bring a partner, part of the fun is meeting new people but most of all learning a new dance style whilst having a good time.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £90.00
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  14. Jazz dance: beginners
    Course start date:  Mon 19 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Clinton Goldsmith
    This class is suitable if you are new to dance or if you want to develop your existing skills and confidence.



    You will discover the basics of basic modern jazz dance, learn about posture, co-ordination and essential technique. Learn warm-up exercises, turns, steps and basic kicks. Our main aim is to provide a fun practical environment where you can learn to dance.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £90.00
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  15. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00
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