Whether you are an aspiring Actor or wish to revitalise your creativity, our Acting Foundation Course offers an energetic, inspiring and practical experience
Over five consecutive days, you will participate in masterclasses and workshops, providing you with a solid foundation in acting. You’ll gain a broad experience in the skills required to deliver a convincing performance and work on core acting techniques.
Our Acting Beginners Course offers an introduction to acting in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Ideal for those with little or no acting experience, this beginners acting course provides the chance to explore acting technique in a playful and practical way.
Whether you are an aspiring performer; wish to revitalise your creativity; or simply want to try something new and build self-confidence, you will find this course active, fun and rewarding.
This course includes movement and physicality but can be adapted for accessibility issues, please email for more details.
Perfect your Ballet skills with this classic Ballet style.
Our Ballet Classes - Pointe are a fun and welcoming introduction to Pointe focusing on developing your strength and confidence in dancing in Pointe shoes. You will begin by strengthening the feet and ankles and by learning how to prepare your feet and shoes for pointe-work. All work in Pointe shoes will be done with the support of the barre before progressing, with the guidance of your tutor, to support yourself in the centre.
BALLET CLASSES - POINTE - COURSE CONTENT
In this Ballet course you will receive:
- An introduction to Pointe and wearing Pointe shoes
- Exercises to strengthen core, feet and ankles
- Expert advice on which Pointe shoes to buy and breaking them in
Our Intermediate Ballet Classes are suitable for those who have completed our Ballet Improvers 2 course or equivalent elsewhere, and have a solid classical technique. Your ballet technique will be taken to the next level by finding space in the body to let go of tension and fully enjoy the experience of dancing gracefully.
Time at the barre will be spent examining the dynamic and technique of the exercises in preparation for the remainder of the class. Centre practice will focus on stationary, turning and travelling exercises moving on to jumps, beats and grande allegro combinations. Throughout each ballet class you will concentrate on personal expression and develop the ability to dance alone and in unison.
You will strengthen your classical ballet technique, learn more complex sequences and steps, and gain confidence to dance in smaller groups with the opportunity for solos.
INTERMEDIATE BALLET CLASSES - CONTENT
Exact course content may differ depending on the duration of the course, your individual needs and those of the group collectively. However, topics covered will generally include:
- Advanced technique at the barre, centre, allegro and turns
- Complex movement combinations (enchainements)
- A focus on personal expression
- Increased stamina, flexibility, musicality and coordination
- A deeper understanding of Classical Ballet
We recommend bringing a hair tie to keep long hair back, layered clothing and soft ballet shoes. Friendly feedback and support will be given throughout the course.
Our Musical Theatre Classes for Beginners will introduce you to the fundamental techniques needed to perform on the West End stage, and is the perfect way to explore the magic of musicals.
We select the repertoire from the popular musical theatre canon exploring work from composers including Boublil and Schöenberg, Kander and Ebb - and many more.
Musical theatre classes are taught in a fun an d supportive environment so don’t worry if you feel a bit nervous. Most of the time you will be singing in a group, although if you do want to leap into the spotlight there's the opportunity for some solos too!
MUSICAL THEATRE CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS - COURSE CONTENT
Exact content may differ depending on students' needs and course duration, but topics generally covered include:
- Vocal and physical warm ups to work on Musical Theatre technique
- Integrate singing, dance and acting
- Introduction to fundamental techniques and application to song and dance routines
- Learn vocal and acting through song material - repertoire includes At The End of The Day, I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, Stars, Empty Chairs at Empty Tables and Do You Hear the People Sing (Les Miserables) and All That - Jazz (Chicago)
- Learn dance material - repertoire includes You Can't Stop The Beat (Hairspray) and All That Jazz (Chicago)
- Solo masterclass focusing on Acting Through Song and vocal technique
- Rehearse and hone material before an informal showcase to friends and family
You'll receive friendly feedback throughout the course and will be taught by a variety of tutors from our Musical Theatre department. Any material covered within the class, will also be available online, to be accessed and practised at home during the course.
The most technical of theatre disciplines, Musical Theatre requires you to sing, dance and act all at the same time.
Our Musical Theatre - Beginners course introduces you to the fundamental techniques needed to perform on the West End stage, and is the perfect way to explore the magic of musicals.
If you love musicals and want to have a go yourself but don’t know where to begin, try our Musical Theatre Taster Classes. Under the instruction of our teachers (who are all West-End performers themselves) you’ll have the chance to belt out some classic numbers, while getting a flavour of what a City Academy Musical Theatre course can offer you.
MUSICAL THEATRE TASTER CLASS CONTENT
Class content will generally include:
Introduction to fundamental techniques via song and dance warm-up exercises
Integration of singing, dance and acting
This taster's the perfect way to make sure that Beginner’s Musical Theatre is definitely for you - and if it is, City Academy is the place to do it.
Our 5 day Dance Foundation course is ideal for those looking for more intensive training and wishing to build a solid foundation in dance technique.
During the course you will raise your performance ability and further your knowledge across a variety of dance genres, all helping you to gain confidence to pursue future dance training.
Our intensive foundation runs five full days back to back. Each day consists of a full day of classes, which provides you with well-rounded and concentrated dance training. Our dance school has carefully formulated these classes to build a variety of skills. As an example, one day might consist of classes in:
Our Voice Over training has been designed for those who wish to gain an understanding of the voice-over industry.
If you are fascinated by the world of voice-over and interested in making a living as a professional voice-over artist, our Voice Over Skills Course with Demo Reel is the perfect for you.
You’ll be provided with a valuable insight into the industry, receive helpful advice – from getting an agent to what to expect when you get a job - and gain some recording experience.
VOICE OVER SKILLS COURSE WITH DEMO REEL
Over the duration of the voice course you will also have the opportunity to record a voice-over demo reel of two minute duration complete with music and sound design. Produced and edited to industry standard by an experienced audio engineer, this is a great opportunity for those wishing to gain access to the voiceover industry, and can be submitted to agents and voice casting professionals.
VOICE OVER SKILLS COURSE - CONTENT
Exact course content may differ according to the course length and your needs but topics covered generally include:
The Industry: an overview of how the voice over industry operates including finding work, what voice-over work involves and how to find an agent
Voice reels: analyse a variety of professional voice reels to understand requirements and develop voice skills
Variety: work practically on a variety of scripts; discover quick strategies for exploring different vocal energies, pace and range
Script Analysis: assess the appropriate characterisation of any script quickly
Recording: record and analyse yourself performing different scripts within the group
Create your own Voice-Reel with contrasting pieces for casting and agents.
Warm-Up/Vocal Health: advice and guidance on how to warm-up your voice and keeping your voice healthy
You'll receive friendly feedback throughout the voice training.
Our Improvisation - Level 2 With Showcase course is the next step on your Improvisation journey. Whether you're developing your performance skills or looking to build confidence - enjoy the unpredictability and fun of Improv.
Consolidating and expanding on the techniques gained on the Level 1 Course - you will start focusing on scene work, moving towards fun multi-scenes and complex games building up performance skills. Show off your developed performance skills to friends and family in an Improvisation Showcase at the end of the course!
To participate in this course it is necessary to have completed Improvisation – Level 1 or a similar or equivalent elsewhere. This course is not suitable for complete beginners to acting. If unsure about suitability - please contact info@city-academy.com
IMPROVISATION - LEVEL 2 WITH SHOWCASE COURSE CONTENT
Exploring a wider range of strategies and actions to build spontaneity.
- Energy and showmanship
- Confidence to follow instincts
- Responding without hesitation
- Storytelling
- Engaging with audiences
- Explore status
- Stage craft and voice projection
This series of classes continues to concentrate on the transferable benefits of Improvisation; benefits for work, social and personal interactions. Highlighting the techniques to build confidence, communication, creativity and imagination.
You will receive friendly guidance and feedback from your tutor throughout the course.
Important Note: To participate in this course it is necessary to have some experience of Improvisation, acting or performance.
Build a solid foundation in the core skills of Improv on our Improvisation Classes - Level 1.
More in-depth than our one day workshop and suitable for absolute beginners, this improvisation course will get your mind moving and energised through a series of games and exercises. You will build a creative, supportive and playful improv team.
Start learning and practicing the techniques needed to be a spontaneous and confident improviser. With a focus on short-form scene work, this course will give you the chance to discover more of your own creativity, imagination and build on your storytelling skills.
