Performing arts
From acting classes to a full range of music courses, comedy to dance, enjoy a performing arts course at City Lit in the evenings, daytimes or at weekends. We offer a range of fantastic dance classes from contemporary dance, tap dance to belly dancing classes plus voice, speech and communication courses to improve your vocal delivery and communication. We're in the centre of London with excellent facilities and expert tutors who are brilliant at communicating their enthusiasm. What will you choose?
Got a question? For music courses call 020 7492 2630 and for drama, dance and speech courses call 020 7492 2542.
Get in touch on 020 7831 7831 Monday-Friday between 10am-5pm.
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Improvisation workshop (intensive)
Course Date: Wed 12 Dec 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDiscover the art of improvisation through this 'all level' workshop. Learn how to deliver and engage in the moment, and produce completely original scenes (both dramatic and comic) in this series of workshops.Full fee: £169.00Senior fee: £135.00Concession: £103.00 -
Magic workshop
Course Date: Sat 15 Dec 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCome and see what performance magic is all about through our one day experience masterclass. Here you will explore a range of magic techniques and acts.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £36.00 -
Alexander technique for performers: body, mind and movement (improvers)
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAlexander Technique for performers at all levels with focus on body, mind and movement. The Technique encourages the release of habitual tension to allow greater freedom in movement, breath and speech. Includes one-to-one hands-on in performance situations, addressing the breathing and vocal needs of the actor, singer, musician and all performers.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £103.00Concession: £79.00 -
Introduction to musical analysis: module 1
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAn introduction to the major building blocks of music. Learn about melody, harmony, texture, rhythm, form and performance directions, and how to recognise these facets within further areas of study. Tutor: Pauline Greene
This course has a scheduled break week: 18th February.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £151.00Concession: £115.00 -
Musicianship 3: aural training 2
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis practical course focuses on sight-singing and aural perception to develop your general musicianship. Gain a deeper understanding of different tonalities, develop your ability to pick out notes in chords, write down melodies that you hear, and improve rhythmic accuracy. Based on the famous Kodály method. Leads to part 3 next term. Break week: 18 Feb. Tutor: Selena Kay [external website].Full fee: £169.00Senior fee: £135.00Concession: £103.00 -
Voiceovers: improvers
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDevelop your microphone skills and knowledge of this sector. Open to those who have completed a beginners' course or have previous industry experience. Tutor: David Thorpe.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £103.00Concession: £79.00 -
Keyboard harmony and improvisation for pianists: module 2
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDevelop your analytical, melodic and harmonic understanding with the help of improvisation, covering a wide variety of styles. Become a more confident player as a result. For players at Grade 5 and above.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Piano/keyboards 1: module 3
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis is the final module of our second year piano programme. For pianists who can play tunes and chords in simple keys, play legato and staccato and read music. Taught in the digital piano classroom, with one keyboard per student.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £143.00Concession: £109.00 -
Violin and viola 3: module 2
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIf you have been learning violin/viola for two to three years (playing at grade 2-3 standard), take the next step to learn vibrato, positions above 1st, and improved bow control. This course continues with module 3 next term. Tutor: Robert Puzey.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Clarinet 1: module 2
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetContinue learning the basics of playing clarinet in a friendly environment, using a range of fun music. Suitable for those who have been learning for at least a term. Continues to module 3 next term.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Stand-up comedy: develop your material
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDevelop your stand-up comedy skills further in this comprehensive and supportive workshop where you can create new material and enhance your impact as you develop new techniques and writing insights.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £60.00 -
Sing blues
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetEnjoy this exploration of blues vocal style and repertoire. Includes the challenge of writing and singing your
own blues.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £121.00 -
Stanislavski: improvers
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIn this improvers class you will explore character building in greater depth. Develop emotional expressivity, a character’s inner life, and scene analysis tools. You will work alongside the Actors Training Company (DCR201).Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £159.00Concession: £121.00 -
Piano/keyboards 3: module 2
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCan you play grade 2 standard pieces? Improve your hand coordination, musical phrasing, reading and finger technique, and improve your confidence. Taught in the digital piano classroom.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Bass guitar: advanced
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDevelop your skills as a bassist, your understanding of rhythm, melodic roles, and playing with an ensemble or backing tracks. In this extension course we will focus on groove playing in R&B, reggae and Latin styles. It is essential you can read for bass. Please bring your own bass guitar and lead (amps provided).Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £159.00Concession: £121.00