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
- Acting for radio: Theatre CompanyCourse start date: Thu 22 Jun 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David GoodersonPLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FOR THIS COURSE HAVE NOW CLOSED.
Become part of a radio repertory company and take part in creating and recording for broadcast (on Soundcloud) a performance of a radio play. This advanced course is for or those with previous experience in acting and radio, either through courses or industry. The piece will be So Great a Crime, first commissioned by the BBC and broadcast on Radio 4 in 2004 and 2005, David Gooderson then adapted his own play for the stage. It premiered at the Finborough Theatre in 2013 and, re-titled Hector toured nationally in 2015 ending with performances at the Ambassadors Theatre, London.Full fee £149.00 - Sonic arts 2: interactive sound projectsCourse start date: Thu 29 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Paul ChiversSonic art is the expression of creativity through sound. Enjoy a series of creative exercises, with study and discussion of contemporary and historical context and practice, and create your own sound art pieces.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Comedy improvisationCourse start date: Wed 5 Jul 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Mark PhoenixHave fun acting, with theatre games and character exercises. Build your confidence, meet new people while you will learn and practice the key techniques needed for performing improvised comedy scenes.Full fee £129.00 - Piano: return to playingCourse start date: Mon 10 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gary PrestonDid you once play the piano? Would you like to return to playing in a friendly and supportive class? This course will help you refresh your dormant skills and whet your appetite to go further.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £76.00 - Sing music theatre workshopCourse start date: Wed 26 Apr 2023 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Heather LongmanThis popular course explores musical theatre singing. Grow your knowledge of the repertoire. Suitable for singers and actors wanting to improve their singing and acting through song technique. Be guided through the basics to find the right singing qualities for this repertoire.Full fee £239.00 - Debating: intensiveCourse start date: Wed 12 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gavin IllsleyDebating requires the ability to speak English persuasively in public and, crucially, to respond rapidly to other people’s objections to what you say. In this shorter, intensive version of our highly popular course, we will cover the theory and practice of debating, and you will progress quickly in areas of content, strategy and style. A great mental workout.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00 - Voiceovers: improversCourse start date: Tue 25 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David ThorpeDevelop your microphone skills and knowledge of the Voiceovers sector. Open to those who have completed an introductory or beginners' course or have previous industry experience. This course will be delivered in our media studio.Full fee £239.00 - Ballet: technique and repertoireCourse start date: Wed 19 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alexander SimpkinsThis is a great opportunity to learn sections of repertoire from a well-known classical ballet. These will be group or solo dances, including some mime sequences. As preparation, a condensed ballet class will be offered, focussing on technical aspects that will occur in our repertoire section. This course is suitable for beginners and improvers.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00 - Stretch and flexCourse start date: Mon 22 May 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Bless KlepcharekThis class uses traditional dance stretches as its base and is ideal for anyone who would like to improve their flexibility, range of movement, improve alignment and relieve muscular tension. It is suitable for all ages and abilities and is the perfect warm-up for the Modern Jazz dance class that follows it.Full fee £109.00 - Tap dance: improversCourse start date: Tue 25 Apr 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jacqueline PertPractice and improve your basic Tap skills and increase your vocabulary of steps and sequences. Gain a greater understanding of rhythm, tempo and syncopation. Suitable for students of all ages with good general fitness. Tap shoes are essential.Full fee £159.00 - Classical ballet: beginnersCourse start date: Tue 25 Apr 2023 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Designed for the complete beginner or for those wanting to go back to basics. Develop knowledge and skill in this enjoyable Ballet class which provides a fun and satisfying way to improve alignment, muscle tone, flexibility and coordination. The classes will also help to improve any other dance styles you might be practicing.Full fee £169.00 - Choir at lunchtimeCourse start date: Mon 24 Apr 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Richard Hartley WilsonCome and spend your lunchtime singing a range of music, in interesting choral arrangements. It's good for the mind, body and spirit. Sing music from across all genres, have fun and leave with a spring in your step. There's no better pick-me-up at lunchtime! Break weeks 1st, 8th and 29th of May 2023.Full fee £129.00 - Violin and viola 1ACourse start date: Mon 15 May 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert PuzeyLearn the basics of playing violin or viola in a friendly environment, using a range of fun music. For complete beginners. Break week: 29 May 2023.Full fee £139.00 - Modern jazz danceCourse start date: Mon 22 May 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Bless KlepcharekModern Jazz dance is fun. You will learn to develop many different movements reaching to a broad choice of styles. You will learn essential technique, improve dance and performance skills as well as your own confidence. This class is suitable if you are new to dance or if you want to develop your existing skills and confidence.Full fee £139.00 - Ballet at the barreCourse start date: Tue 25 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alexander SimpkinsThe work you do at the ballet barre is the foundation for all the other work you do as a dancer. Improve your strength, balance and coordination. Not suitable for complete beginners.Full fee £109.00
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