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
- Screen acting: improvers
Course start date: Wed 3 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert CavanahBuild your confidence and strengthen your camera technique in this improvers class. Work towards creating more truthful screen performances.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £195.00 - Debating: improversCourse start date: Wed 3 Jun 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gavin IllsleyFor those who have some experience in debating or related courses, you will progress quickly in areas of content, strategy and style, while honing your articulation and enunciation. The course will be delivered in the college.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £97.00 - Acting for radio: Theatre Company Course start date: Wed 3 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David GoodersonBecome part of a radio repertory company and take part in creating and recording for broadcast a performance of a radio play. This term the play will be She Stoops To Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith. This advanced course is for those with previous experience in acting and radio, either through courses or industry. Please click on Start Your Interview to apply; the Drama Department will contact you to progress your application.
Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Flamenco choreographyCourse start date: Thu 4 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Danielle AllanDevelop your technique and creative understanding as you discover how Flamenco choreography is crafted, with its distinct sections and corresponding steps and moves. You will collaborate in creating a new dance piece, understanding its close connection to the complex rhythmic patterns (the ‘compás’) as well as a more personal relationship to the choreography. Designed for improvers and intermediate level students. If you are unsure about your level please do not hesitate to contact us.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £90.00 - Voice technique: improvers Course start date: Thu 4 Jun 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate MontagueThis course will support your extended vocal development with a focus on resonance, tonality and pitch. Open to those who have completed at least one voice course previously as well as professionals looking to refresh their skills.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £132.00 - Music production with Logic Course start date: Fri 5 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Max La VillaLogic is the industry standard music production software for Apple Mac computers. Discover audio recording and processing, MIDI composition and recording and effective use of Logic’s own high quality software instruments.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £174.00 - Improve your speaking voice Course start date: Fri 5 Jun 2026 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lloyd WyldeCome and improve your vocal skills through voice production and speech exercises. Learn about self presentation, develop spontaneity and gain greater confidence by improving your communication skills in the workplace.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £111.00 - Acting: scenework Course start date: Fri 5 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lawrence LambertDevelop your acting skills and build confidence on this improvers course. Using both improvisation and text, we will explore various techniques for building distinctive characters, with an emphasis on playful discovery and fun!Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Charleston: general level Course start date: Sat 6 Jun 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosaria SativaDance the Charleston in this fun and expressive short course. Discover its influences on other social dances, experience some challenging sequences and explore improvisation to provide you with greater confidence with solo and freestyle dancing. It is not suitable for those that are new to dance. A knowledge of dance is required but, more importantly, enthusiasm and determination.
Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £90.00 - Contemporary African dance Course start date: Sat 6 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: 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.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £90.00 - Drama therapyCourse start date: Sat 6 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Dan SkiliInvestigate the role and function of Dramatherapy as a working model on this introductory course. Looking at a range of drama tools that can be used in therapeutic settings, you will develop some of the essential skills and use a range of methods to engage with others. Fun and insightful and packed with tools you can use, this is a great introduction to applying theatrical processes to therapy.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00 - Character voices (intensive) Course start date: Sat 6 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David ThorpeCharacter voices aren’t just for cartoons. Learn the tools and techniques you need to create new and unique character voices or to accurately imitate a historical or contemporary voice for animation, stage and screen. This intensive weekend course will be delivered in the media studio.
Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00 - Sampling, beat-making and synth programmingCourse start date: Tue 9 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Max La VillaLearn to create your own more original tracks by recording and manipulating samples, beats and synth sounds to individualise your sound.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £199.00 - Performance anxiety workshop for singersCourse start date: Tue 9 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Katherine StrohmaierA workshop designed to help singers overcome barriers to performing thorugh a series of reflective and practical exercises. Learn how to manage your Music Performance Anxiety (MPA) and be on your way to becoming a more confident and assured performer!Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Mixing and music production techniques Course start date: Wed 10 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Max La VillaIdeal if you know the basics of music production but want your music to sound more polished and professional. Tips and tricks for mixing, using compressors, limiters, EQ, reverb and other devices.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £219.00
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