Ballet, as well as being both a beautiful and a highly technical dance, is also great fun and a perfect way to keep yourself fit and in shape. Come and experience Ballet in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

If you are a complete beginner who has always fancied trying a ballet class but not sure if it will be for you, take one of our Ballet Taster Classes. You’ll get a flavour of what ballet is about before you sign up for our longer course.

BALLET TASTER CLASSES CONTENT
Skills Explored:

- Understand posture and awareness of your body in space.
- Develop basic co-ordination of arms / feet / head.
- Learn basic combination of steps
- Barre exercises and stretches including learning each exercise name and meaning
This taster's the perfect way to make sure Ballet is definitely for you - and if it is, City Academy is the place to do it.

Dancing like there’s nobody watching – as the saying goes – is easier said than done. And for millions of people, the thought of stepping onto the dance floor is simply terrifying!

Our Absolute Beginners Dance Classes are suitable for complete beginners or for those looking to start from scratch again – those wanting to improve coordination, link moves together and find comfort and confidence in various dance styles. You'll be taught all the dance essentials: terminology, travelling steps, and, most importantly, rhythm.

ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS DANCE CLASSES CONTENT
Exact course content may differ depending on course length and your needs, but topics covered will generally include:

- Learning the basic elements of dance and movement
- Transitions and travelling steps
- Learning foundational dance step (ball change, box, chasse, etc)
- Developing an understanding of rhythm and timing
- Improving coordination skills
- Building confidence in yourself, while learning in a fun, supportive and relaxed environment
Like all of our dance lessons at City Academy, you'll receive friendly advice and feedback throughout the course.

Have you always fancied learning how to dance but are not sure whether it’s for you? Take this Absolute Beginners Dance Taster class to get a real flavour of what dance at City Academy is all about before you sign up for our longer course.

This taster is suitable for those without any dance experience – you’ll get an idea of what the Absolute Beginners Dance course is like in a supportive and fun environment, learning under the guidance of your professional teacher.

As well as being a fun introduction to the longer course, the taster is also the perfect opportunity to ask your teacher any questions you might have about dance and what to expect from City Academy's courses.

ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS DANCE TASTER CLASS CONTENT:
- Dance technique, including one of the following: rhythm, performance, turns, dynamics
- Transition and travelling steps
- A step-by-step short sequence
- Building confidence and learning to have fun whilst you dance

As with all of our dancing classes, You will receive friendly advice and feedback from your teacher throughout the class.

Choose from CLASSICAL BALLET, MODERN DANCE, TAP CLASSES, PRIVATE SINGING LESSONS, ACTING CLASSES, LAMDA EXAMINATION CLASSES, MUSICAL THEATRE (COMBI CLASSES), STREET DANCE and GROUP SINGING.

Please visit our website for more information.

Choose from PRE-PRIMARY BALLET & TAP DANCING, MUSICAL THEATRE (MINI COMBINATION) and STREET DANCE (MINI HIP HOPPERS)...

For more information, please visit our website.

Bambino Ballet and/or Bambino Combination

Bambino Ballet - £40 per month (£5.00 off Monthly to any child who signs up to BOTH Bambino classes)
Children are encouraged to use their imaginations and creativity whilst developing real music and dance skills. During these carefully designed classes, pupils use a variety of fun props and musical instruments to enhance their learning. Ballet Based.
Mums and Dads are welcome to watch and enjoy!

Bambino Combination - £40 per month (£5.00 off Monthly to any child who signs up to BOTH Bambino classes)

Children will learn fun exercises and commercial routines to some of their favourite current pop songs using lots of exciting props and accessories. Singing and Drama games will also be included.

Parents are asked to join in with their child to give them a little helping hand during the session.

This Funky Feet class will not only boost their confidence but will also help them with their co-ordination and performance skills.

Our funded ticket scheme enables us to share free tickets for young people who live or study in Lambeth and Southwark. 

“With a developed imagination there’s no place you can’t go.” (Sanford Meisner)

Our Introduction to Meisner Technique Course is one day of intensive work, where participants are introduced to the fundamental elements of Meisner technique. This will be a stimulating and supportive session taught by a specialist tutor who will encourage you to immerse yourself in the exercises of one of actings most notable practitioners.

This transformative process is creative and fast paced. There is no limit to the depth of knowledge and self awareness you can gain from it.

The Meisner Technique class will be taught in a play ful and supportive environment. Classes are dynamic, focusing on bringing performers into the present moment and unlocking unconscious impulses.

This one day acting lesson is designed for those new to Meisner. Some acting experience is useful but not essential.

Our Method Acting Beginners Classes are designed for beginners and those with some experience of acting classes. Structured to provide you with a background to Method Acting and consolidate fundamentals of stage craft, voice, rehearsal technique and igniting the imagination.

Using your own life experiences as a tool-kit to delve into, you will learn to recall emotional and physical memories safely and re-deploy them in the context of any given scene, and to identify character objectives and relationships. As a result the work produced is without fail whole-hearted, truthful and produces performances that are compelling and deeply human.

You will learn how to observe yourself and others in greater depth which you can then bring to your performance on stage. You will develop a greater understanding of character and subtext (Magic If).

METHOD ACTING BEGINNERS CLASSES CONTENT
Exact course content may differ but topics covered generally include:

- Develop improvisation technique
- Take part in sense memory exercises
- Build confidence in voice and movement
- Learn to identify the given circumstances in any scene
- Understand how to break down a scene
- Work collaboratively and imaginatively
- Gain an insight as to how The Method can be applied
- Feel more relaxed on stage
As with all of our method acting classes, you'll receive friendly feedback throughout the course, and all scripts will be provided. Maximum capacity is 10 students to ensure students receive individual feedback on this specialised course.

Our 5 Day Singing Foundation course is an inspiring and creative experience designed for anyone who wishes to develop their vocal technique, explore their musical identity and grow in confidence

Participate in a planned progression of technique and repertoire singing lessons, masterclasses and workshops, concentrating on core vocal techniques designed to give students a foundation in singing and performance skills. Our course is formulated to give a rounded base in vocal performance and technique, building confidence and skills through a practical approach to training.