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

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between online and in-person learning. 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. See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

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  1. Musical theatre dance: beginners
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Wed 4 Oct 2023 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Clinton Goldsmith
    Learn, develop and hone your dance technique in this fun and vibrant class. We will explore some of the most popular musicals from some of the best loved West End and Broadway shows. Suitable for beginners.
    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £58.00
  2. Foundation in Drama (Certificate Level 2)
    Course start date:  Fri 6 Oct 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Laura Baggaley, Vernon Thompson, Martin Wimpress
    Do you want to be an actor but find it hard to fit the training around your other commitments? This intensive and practical accredited course, running one full day each week, provides classes in the core disciplines of acting, voice and movement, and culminates in a showing of contemporary scenework to an invited audience. Successful candidates achieve the Level 2 Certificate in Performing Arts awarded by OCN London.
    Full fee £1,249.00 Senior fee £1,249.00 Concession £1,249.00
  3. Improve your speaking voice
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Thu 19 Oct 2023 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Lloyd Wylde
    Improve the quality of your voice and standard of speech through relaxation, stance, breath capacity/control, articulation, forward placing and expression. This course will be delivered in the college.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
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  4. Connect through singing
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Mon 9 Oct 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Trish Shaw
    Explore how we connect with others through singing together.
    Full fee £5.00 Senior fee £5.00 Concession £5.00
  5. Sing jazz: advanced
    Course start date:  Tue 10 Oct 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Clare Foster
    This workout and clinic is for jazz vocalists with established technique and experience of jazz and Latin styles. Develop your solo performance and expand your repertoire. Some repertoire and vocalese will be taught, and you will be invited to contribute and prepare repertoire of your choice.
    Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £146.00
  6. Connect through dance
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Tue 10 Oct 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Francis Angol
    Introduction to learning how to focus on deepening one’s awareness of the body and connect with the processes going on within through engaging with internal physical perception and experience.
    Full fee £5.00 Senior fee £5.00 Concession £5.00
  7. Sing jazz: Ellington
    Course start date:  Tue 10 Oct 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Clare Foster
    Some of the best known songs were composed by Duke Ellington, and this new course will guide you through several and prepare you to perform his remarkable work. Ideal for singers with enthusiasm for and experience in the jazz idiom. Newcomers to jazz are also welcome to join.
    Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £146.00
  8. Contemporary dance: beginners
    Course start date:  Tue 10 Oct 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Orley Quick
    This Contemporary dance class is a dynamic and fun experience based on the principles of Release-technique and some playful explorations. Simple movement phrases and tasks are built upon to develop greater awareness of the body in space and in relation to others. Floor, centre and travelling exercises lead to efficiency of movement, rhythmical and free-flowing dance sequences.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  9. Creative instrumental ensemble
    Course start date:  Wed 11 Oct 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  George Sleightholme
    Come and get creative with your instrument! Learn to create original music in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere with an experienced tutor and like-minded musicians.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £90.00
  10. Explore the body through contemporary dance
    Course start date:  Wed 11 Oct 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Orley Quick
    An introduction to the basics of Contemporary dance through Release-based technique, to help you understand the principles of the body in movement and explore your own movement range.
    Full fee £5.00 Senior fee £5.00 Concession £5.00
  11. Connect through playing percussion
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Wed 11 Oct 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Sarha Moore
    Discover how you can connect with others through making music together.
    Full fee £5.00 Senior fee £5.00 Concession £5.00
  12. Acting for fun
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Fri 13 Oct 2023 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Laura Baggaley
    An acting class purely for the joy of it! This course is suitable for complete beginners, those with a little experience, and anyone wanting to enjoy acting exercises and scenes in a relaxed, low-pressure environment. Gain confidence, make friends, develop new skills and have fun.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00
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    97% of 100
  13. Musicianship for singers
    Course start date:  Fri 13 Oct 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ruth Beckmann
    Improve your understanding of theory and musicianship in relation to the singing. This course is for any singer who would like more understanding of the music they sing.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
  14. Piano: return to playing
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Fri 13 Oct 2023

    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 £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00
    Rating:
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  15. Chamber music: advanced
    Course start date:  Thu 21 Sep 2023 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Gisela Meyer
    Discover the pleasure of playing in small, mixed instrumental ensembles, one per part, in a variety of repertoire. For classical instrumentalists at grade 5/6 or above. Due to the demanding nature of most piano parts, pianists should play at Grade 8 level or higher. Good sight reading skills and experience in chamber music are required.
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00
    Rating:
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