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
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- Contemporary dance: intermediateCourse start date: Wed 31 May 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Orley QuickPush your physicality, stamina and strength through technical exercises, dynamic travelling and fluid phrases. Be challenged mentally and physically, take risks and work with full body awareness. This class is appropriate for people who have lots of experience in Contemporary dance and are confident with floor work.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £58.00 - Contemporary dance: general levelCourse start date: Wed 31 May 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Orley QuickDevelop your physicality while further enhancing your understanding of contemporary dance, through technical exercises, dynamic travelling and fluid phrases. This class is appropriate for people who are ready to move on from the beginners course or who have previous dance experience.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £58.00 - Mask technique and the physical bodyCourse start date: Sun 4 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sean CroftThis playful and creative mask course, suitable for students at any level, introduces you to the mask. You will be carefully guided to explore the principals and techniques required to bring a character to life, to create speech with the body and without the voice. Masks will be provided but why not bring along some different style outfits and a variety of hats with you, then you’ll have more to play with on the day.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £0.00 - Debating: improversCourse start date: Wed 7 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Online
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 online.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00 - Contemporary African danceCourse start date: Sat 10 Jun 2023
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 £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £58.00 - Charleston: general levelCourse start date: Sat 10 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosaria SativaGain more confidence in solo dancing as we focus on improving your basic body movements, transitioning fluidly between moves and improvising. This course is suitable for beginners and improvers with some previous dance experience.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00 - Introduction to actingCourse start date: Sat 1 Jul 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gemma KerrA fun one day intensive encounter with the acting process. Increase your confidence and discover your potential in a safe and supportive environment.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00 - Shakespeare and the bodyCourse start date: Sun 2 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sean CroftUnlock Shakespeares hidden physical language through the work of Lecoq, Meisener, Michel Chekhov and Grotowski as we discover a deeper, more physically rooted and emotionally driven connection with Shakespeares work. No experience is needed for this short intensive course however an openness to explore and to develop text and physical performance simultaneously is necessary.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £62.00 - Latin pianoCourse start date: Mon 3 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sara DhillonThis practical online course for pianists (grade 4 ABRSM and above) will introduce you to the dynamic role of the piano in Afro-Cuban and Salsa music. We will focus on harmonic development, rhythm, learning common montuno patterns. Whether your background is classical, jazz or pop music, this short course will teach you classic Cuban styles including Son, Mambo, Bolero, and Cha Cha Cha.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £62.00 - Classical singing: summer workshopCourse start date: Wed 5 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Trevor AlexanderA lively short workshop class for singers with some solo experience: employ your vocal technique in a more flexible and artistic way and deepen your understanding of critical evaluation of singing.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £69.00 - Solo singingCourse start date: Wed 5 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Trevor AlexanderA workshop class for classical singers to explore songs in English. For singers at intermediate level and above. . Some composers to consider are John Ireland, Frank Bridge, Gustav Holst, Martin Shaw, Peter Warlock and Hely Hutchinson.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £69.00 - Pop piano introductionCourse start date: Wed 5 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarha MooreDiscover what is involved in learning to play popular piano: how to voice and invert chords, play chord progressions from symbols, and get in the groove. For pianists at grade 4/5 and above.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £62.00 - Chamber music: introductionCourse start date: Fri 7 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gisela MeyerDiscover the pleasure of playing in small ensembles with varied instrumentation, with repertoire ranging from early to modern. For instrumentalists at Grade 3 standard or above who can read music confidently.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £62.00 - Learn to read musicCourse start date: Mon 10 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Cerys HoggBegin to read music, for instrumental playing and singing. Learn how to understand the notation of pitch, metre and rhythm. For absolute beginners, enjoy these practical sessions online.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £48.00 - Teaching dramaCourse start date: Tue 11 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Deirdre Strath ClydeTrain towards teaching and creating drama workshops for students of all ages. Practically explore different drama games, exercises and techniques and gain new drama teaching skills through workshop participation.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £0.00
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