Home›Beginners Courses BEGINNERS COURSES Thinking about trying something new? Whether it’s acting, dance, singing, musical theatre, or more, our Beginners Courses are the perfect place to start. You don’t need any experience - just bring your enthusiasm. Our friendly tutors and supportive classes will help you take those first steps at your own pace, surrounded by others who are starting out too. Now is the perfect moment to begin - discover new skills, meet new people, and surprise yourself with what you can achieve at City Academy. Singing for Beginners An excellent course for beginners and those with basic vocal training. MORE INFO Musical Theatre – Beginners Combine song, dance and acting all at the same time. MORE INFO Stand Up Comedy – Beginners with Showcase Craft your debut stand up routine, & showcase new comedy skills. MORE INFO Digital Photography for Beginners Courses Understand your camera's settings and take beautiful photos MORE INFO Screen Acting Courses – An Introduction For those new to Acting, explore the core techniques of Acting for Screen. MORE INFO Ballroom Dance Classes for Beginners Get swept up in the buzz of ballroom and learn essential Ballroom steps. MORE INFO Guitar Lessons – Beginners Learn to play the guitar in London in our group beginners lessons. MORE INFO Writing For Children Explore the most successful children's books and write your own. MORE INFO Ballet Classes – Beginners Discover the joy of this timeless dance style. MORE INFO Creative Writing – Beginners Explore different styles & learn to express yourself through writing MORE INFO Acting Beginners Course The natural starting place for those looking to start a beginners course. MORE INFO Street Dance Classes – Beginners An introduction Street and Commercial Dance. Learn routines to some of your favourite songs. MORE INFO Tango Classes – Beginners Suitable for beginners, discover the Argentine Tango. MORE INFO Tap Dance Classes – Beginners Start with the basics & explore the sounds produced with simple steps. MORE INFO Filmmaking Foundation Learn the fundamental skills of filmmaking with a professional filmmaker. MORE INFO Screen Acting – Level 1 Perfect for those some acting experience but new to screen acting. MORE INFO Burlesque Dance Classes – Beginners Learn to combine classic burlesque & Jazz dance with style & confidence. MORE INFO Diva Dance Course Suitable for all levels, master iconic diva moves. MORE INFO Flamenco Dance – Beginners Learn this passionate, Spanish dance in our Beginners course. MORE INFO Salsa Classes for Beginners Get a taste of this Latin American global dance phenomenon. MORE INFO Script Writing – Beginners Whether it's playwriting or screenwriting, learn to hone script ideas. MORE INFO Jazz Dance Classes – Beginners This course provides a great foundation for anyone starting out in dance. MORE INFO Storytelling Course Develop your own style of storytelling and narrative techniques. MORE INFO Filmmaking Foundation – Demo Learn the fundamental skills of filmmaking with a professional filmmaker. MORE INFO Absolute Beginners Dance Classes This fun, supportive course covers basic steps, rhythm, and coordination across a range of styles, helping you build confidence, improve posture, and enjoy moving to music. MORE INFO How to Draw – Beginners Learn to use different mediums, and develop your drawing technique. MORE INFO Piano Lessons – Beginners Learn to play piano by playing solos, duets and as a group. MORE INFO Writing for Film Courses Learn to write a film - from the first idea to the final draft. MORE INFO Writing for Television Explore the fundamentals of writing for television, from pitch to pilot MORE INFO Introduction to Meisner Technique – One Day An intro to Sanford Meisner's revolutionary approach to character & text. MORE INFO Singing Foundation – 5 Days Gain a foundation in our intensive 5 day singing course. MORE INFO Comedy Acting – An Introduction A chance to explore playful, colourful, & comical characters. MORE INFO Method Acting – Beginners For beginners, an introduction to gain confidence and acting skills. MORE INFO Sitcom Writing – Beginners Learn to write comedy for TV, with expert feedback & group discussion. MORE INFO Improvisation Classes – Level 1 Gain the techniques for spontaneity and confidence. MORE INFO Poetry Writing Develop poetry writing skills, & master poetic structure & technique. MORE INFO Belly Dance Classes – Beginners Stay in shape by focusing on isolations, patterns and Belly Dance routines. MORE INFO Bollywood Dance – Beginners An introduction to Bollywood styles & telling a story through dance. MORE INFO Beginners Contemporary Dance Classes Move freely and creatively whilst also improving fitness. MORE INFO Creative Movement & Performance Course Compose, choreograph, and gain awareness of your body's movement in space. MORE INFO Jive Dance Classes – Beginners Jive is dynamic, fun and upbeat, and a great way to maintain fitness. MORE INFO Dance Foundation Course – 5 Days The Dance Foundation Course is for those looking for intensive dance training. MORE INFO Alexander Technique Courses – An Introduction Learn to improve posture and movement MORE INFO Introduction to Shakespeare Classes – One Day Learn to portray Shakespeare's most memorable & vivid characters. MORE INFO
Singing for Beginners An excellent course for beginners and those with basic vocal training. MORE INFO
Stand Up Comedy – Beginners with Showcase Craft your debut stand up routine, & showcase new comedy skills. MORE INFO
Digital Photography for Beginners Courses Understand your camera's settings and take beautiful photos MORE INFO
Screen Acting Courses – An Introduction For those new to Acting, explore the core techniques of Acting for Screen. MORE INFO
Ballroom Dance Classes for Beginners Get swept up in the buzz of ballroom and learn essential Ballroom steps. MORE INFO
Guitar Lessons – Beginners Learn to play the guitar in London in our group beginners lessons. MORE INFO
Creative Writing – Beginners Explore different styles & learn to express yourself through writing MORE INFO
Acting Beginners Course The natural starting place for those looking to start a beginners course. MORE INFO
Street Dance Classes – Beginners An introduction Street and Commercial Dance. Learn routines to some of your favourite songs. MORE INFO
Tap Dance Classes – Beginners Start with the basics & explore the sounds produced with simple steps. MORE INFO
Filmmaking Foundation Learn the fundamental skills of filmmaking with a professional filmmaker. MORE INFO
Burlesque Dance Classes – Beginners Learn to combine classic burlesque & Jazz dance with style & confidence. MORE INFO
Script Writing – Beginners Whether it's playwriting or screenwriting, learn to hone script ideas. MORE INFO
Jazz Dance Classes – Beginners This course provides a great foundation for anyone starting out in dance. MORE INFO
Filmmaking Foundation – Demo Learn the fundamental skills of filmmaking with a professional filmmaker. MORE INFO
Absolute Beginners Dance Classes This fun, supportive course covers basic steps, rhythm, and coordination across a range of styles, helping you build confidence, improve posture, and enjoy moving to music. MORE INFO
How to Draw – Beginners Learn to use different mediums, and develop your drawing technique. MORE INFO
Writing for Television Explore the fundamentals of writing for television, from pitch to pilot MORE INFO
Introduction to Meisner Technique – One Day An intro to Sanford Meisner's revolutionary approach to character & text. MORE INFO
Comedy Acting – An Introduction A chance to explore playful, colourful, & comical characters. MORE INFO
Method Acting – Beginners For beginners, an introduction to gain confidence and acting skills. MORE INFO
Sitcom Writing – Beginners Learn to write comedy for TV, with expert feedback & group discussion. MORE INFO
Belly Dance Classes – Beginners Stay in shape by focusing on isolations, patterns and Belly Dance routines. MORE INFO
Bollywood Dance – Beginners An introduction to Bollywood styles & telling a story through dance. MORE INFO
Beginners Contemporary Dance Classes Move freely and creatively whilst also improving fitness. MORE INFO
Creative Movement & Performance Course Compose, choreograph, and gain awareness of your body's movement in space. MORE INFO
Jive Dance Classes – Beginners Jive is dynamic, fun and upbeat, and a great way to maintain fitness. MORE INFO
Dance Foundation Course – 5 Days The Dance Foundation Course is for those looking for intensive dance training. MORE INFO
Introduction to Shakespeare Classes – One Day Learn to portray Shakespeare's most memorable & vivid characters. MORE INFO
