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
Most of our courses are currently delivered online. For more information about our live online courses, please see our guide to online learning . For face-to-face classes at the college, see our information about staying COVID-19 secure at City Lit.
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
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- Acting for radio and podcast dramas: advanced workshopCourse start date: Sat 19 Feb 2022
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Tutors: David GoodersonFine-tune your audio skills by performing in a BBC radio drama on this weekend workshop in the media studio. For those who have completed Acting for Radio: Improvers and/or Advanced courses or have previous relevant industry experience.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £108.00 - Great Jazz composersCourse start date: Sun 20 Feb 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sara DhillonExplore five famous Jazz composers and learn to identify key features of their style. This short course will help you refresh and expand your listening.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £87.00 Concession £66.00 - Acting for radio and podcast dramas: advancedCourse start date: Wed 23 Feb 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Tutors: David GoodersonSeeking work in Radio drama? Explore microphone techniques and acting skills for radio at a higher level. For those who have previous experience through courses or industry.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £129.00 - Drama therapy: intermediateCourse start date: Sat 26 Feb 2022
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Tutors: Dan SkiliInvestigate 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.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £97.00 - Contemporary African danceCourse start date: Sat 26 Feb 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Tutors: Francis AngolA dynamic and vibrant class that combines West African dance and music with some Contemporary dance influences. The movements, energy and music will leave you energised and rejuvenated.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £61.00 - Narration skillsCourse start date: Sat 26 Feb 2022 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Dian PerryA fun and intensive workshop all about the incredible world of narration. This enormous and lucrative area of the voiceover world includes e-learning, documentaries, audio books, medical/technical narration, explainer videos and more. You’ll learn how to deliver great reads from the inside out. It’s not just about the sound of your voice! This course will be delivered online.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 - Vocal recording: production techniquesCourse start date: Sat 5 Mar 2022
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Tutors: Max La VillaLearn how to make recordings of sung and/or spoken voices, then edit them, add effects, or mix with other tracks. Suitable for those with some previous experience in digital audio.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £88.00 - Improvising in classical instrumental musicCourse start date: Sat 5 Mar 2022
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Tutors: Lindsey FillinghamAn opportunity to explore improvisation in a supportive and playful environment. Find creativity and freedom as you follow the practice of great classical composers.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £60.00 - Actor's voice: improversCourse start date: Sun 6 Mar 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Tutors: Jonathan MulquinIt's time to top up your vocal skills! This thorough and fun improvers' course will benefit your further vocal development as an actor or professional speaker. You will consolidate work on breath support and explore pitch and resonance.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £85.00 - Viola workshopCourse start date: Sun 3 Apr 2022
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert PuzeyFocus on technique and musicianship especially for viola: on playing on the C string, reading alto clef fluently, left-hand work and more. For viola players, and violin players who wish to add an extra string to their bow!
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £36.00 - Contemporary dance: beginnersCourse start date: Sat 15 Jan 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Tutors: Francis AngolThis course aims to give you a basic understanding of Contemporary dance that is influenced by other styles. The course provides an understanding of the basic principles, techniques and style.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £54.00 - Music theory: grade 6Course start date: Sun 1 May 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sarha MooreDevelop your understanding of musical language by learning to write four-part harmony, harmonise and write diatonic melodies, modulate, and analyse scores (harmony, melodic decoration, phrase structure, performance instructions, stylistic implications). break week: 05 June 2022.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £140.00 - Storytelling: tell your personal storyCourse start date: Sun 1 May 2022
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Tutors: John EastmanTell 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.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £85.00 - Acting: improversCourse start date: Thu 13 Jan 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Tutors: Lawrence LambertContinue your development as you explore a range of exercises and acting techniques that will illuminate and enliven a variety of scripts and scenes. Consolidate techniques and deepen your understanding in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £140.00 - Piano: advanced workshopCourse start date: Sat 15 Jan 2022
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Tutors: Nikos StavlasIf you are an advanced pianist, whether a performer or specialist teacher, continue to develop your skills, broaden your repertoire and increase your understanding of piano playing in this online course. Please contact the Music department to enquire about joining (music@citylit.ac.uk). Break week: 19th February 2022.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £158.00
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