Performing Arts Courses & Classes in London and Online

Singers - would you like to like to know more about how a singing class can work on zoom? This fun, interactive, mixed ability taster for singers will give you a chance to find out before committing to a longer course. We will also help you identify which class is the right level for you.

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

We may consider Antonín Dvorák to be one of the greatest Czech composers of the nineteenth century – but then why was the sunny Eighth Symphony published, and given some of its earliest performances, in England? We explore this grand work, written at the height of Dvorák’s fame, and his fruitful relationship with the British musical world.

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Adapted for older learners our Silver Swans® ballet barre classes have been specifically designed for the over-55s. Ballet barre practice improves posture, strength and flexibility, focusing on the placement of the body and co-ordination. This class is suitable for those looking for a new way to exercise in a fun, relaxed learning group.

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Would you like to like to join a singing class but are not sure what is involved and how a singing class can work online? This fun and interactive taster for complete beginners will give you a chance to find out before committing to a longer course.

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Playing any instrument can be as demanding on body and mind as training for a major sporting event. In this online course for instrumental musicians, we will explore ways that we can keep our practice sustainable, healthy and joyful.

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Learn which bits of your body do what to produce your own unique voice & speech, and use this knowledge and understanding with practical exercises to clarify and strengthen your vocal communication. This one day workshop will be taught online.

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

If you are nervous of singing in public, scared to open your mouth or just want to know how your voice works, this course is for you. These fun, online classes cover a wide range of musical styles, so there is something for everyone. Break weeks: 3rd May and 31st May 2021.

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Explore the art of counterpoint, a musical technique in which two or more melodies are combined to create a highly engaging musical texture. Through analysis and practical exercises, you'll learn to write effective counterpoint in a variety of stylistic contexts. Break weeks 3rd and 31st May 2021 (Bank Holidays).

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

A 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. This is an online course, please see below for details. Break weeks: 3rd May and 31st May 2021.

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

We will continue developing ballet technique through barre, centre work and allegro exercises. Suitable for those who have been practicing for some time and have a strong grasp of techniques and terminology.

We've changed some of our teaching arrangements in response to the coronavirus update. You'll get the same great learning experience with lots of support but with adjustments to keep us all safe for your visit to the studio.

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 Lit

If you are new to tap then this is the place to start. Come and find your dancing feet. Suitable for students of all ages with good general fitness. Tap shoes are essential.

We've changed some of our teaching arrangements in response to the coronavirus update. You'll get the same great learning experience with lots of support but with adjustments to keep us all safe for your visit to the studio.

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 Lit

Develop your microphone skills and knowledge of the Voiceovers sector. Open to those who have completed a beginners' course or have previous industry experience. Tutor: David Thorpe.

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

This practical course focuses on sight-singing, putting the musical experience at the heart of learning. Gain a better understanding of musical concepts and develop your musicianship. Based on the famous Kodály method. Break weeks 3rd and 31st May (Bank holidays).

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

A practical workshop combining keyboard harmony and pianistic technique for classical pianists with a starting standard of grade 6. This advanced course is taught at the keyboard and takes a historical approach to harmony and technique. We discuss separate eras and their corresponding harmonic developments in each self-contained module, along with main points of evolution in pianistic technique.



This term is centred on the harmonic practices of the Baroque period, in particular those found in the keyboard works of J.S. Bach, pointing out the links between his individual inventiveness and the developments in harmony and pianism. We shall broaden our understanding of Baroque piano repertoire and develop finger-dexterity through work on J.S. Bach’s keyboard works and relevant technical exercises. This is an online course, please see below for details.

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Do you want to sound more confident, grounded, self-assured and assertive? Improve your vocal skills through a series of exercises that will support you to become more vocally confident, expressive and dynamic without appearing arrogant.

This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.