Performing arts
From acting classes to a full range of music courses, comedy to dance, enjoy a performing arts course at Build 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.
Connectivity on 222-66-889-99 Monday-Friday between 10am-5pm.
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Cello 1: module 1
Course Date: Wed 19 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn the basics of playing this warm and mellow instrument in a friendly environment, using a range of fun music. Suitable for complete beginners. Continues to module 2 next term. Tutor: Polly Hewett.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
German music since 1900
Course Date: Wed 19 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore classical music in Germany from 1900 to the present day. We will survey the great symphonies of Mahler; Expressionism and the work of the Second Viennese School: Schoenberg, Berg and Webern; music in the Weimar republic including Kurt Weill; and music in the Third Reich looking at the career of Strauss. We will look at the role music had in the reconstruction of Germany after World War II and the work of Stockhausen, Lachenmann and Beat Furrer. This course has a scheduled break week: 24th October.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £151.00Concession: £115.00 -
Intermediate singers' workshop (lower): module 1
Course Date: Wed 19 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetYear four of our classical singing programme: employ your vocal technique in a more flexible and artistic way and develop your understanding of critical evaluation of singing.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £151.00Concession: £115.00 -
Rock, pop and soul singing: advanced
Course Date: Wed 19 Sep 2018 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetOur advanced class will help you to develop and maintain your voice. Work on vocal technique, solo presentation, song interpretation and arrangement, and improvisation.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £159.00 -
Piano: return to playing
Course Date: Wed 19 Sep 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDid you once play the piano? Would you like to return to playing in a friendly and supportive class? This short course will help you refresh your dormant skills and whet your appetite to go further.Full fee: £229.00Senior fee: £183.00Concession: £140.00 -
Reading English literature aloud: 19th century
Course Date: Wed 19 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCome and enjoy reading aloud short stories and passages from novels by writers including Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy, while using your voice to provide narrative and create character.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £60.00 -
Contemporary dance: beginners
Course Date: Wed 19 Sep 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis dynamic and fun course is based on the principles of release-technique and some playful explorations. We'll build on simple movement phrases to develop greater awareness of the body in space and in relation to others. Floor, centre and travelling exercises lead to efficiency of movement, and rhythmical and free-flowing dance sequences.Full fee: £149.00Senior fee: £149.00 -
Belly dancing: beginners
Course Date: Wed 19 Sep 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIf you want to have fun keeping fit then look no further. A belly dance class is a great workout and a wonderful way to learn a new skill. It is inspiring and empowering, improving posture, balance and self-esteem, and offers a glamorous way to get fit. This class can be enjoyed by all ages.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £103.00 -
Afro contemporary dance
Course Date: Wed 19 Sep 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA 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. General level.Full fee: £149.00Senior fee: £149.00Concession: £91.00 -
Contemporary dance: general level
Course Date: Wed 19 Sep 2018 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDevelop your physicality while further enhancing your understanding of contemporary dance, with thorough technical exercises, dynamic travelling and fluid phrases moving in and out of the floor. This is a general level class with mixed levels.Full fee: £79.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £48.00 -
Speaking Shakespeare
Course Date: Wed 19 Sep 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWe will discuss and workshop speeches and scenes from The Comedy of Errors and The Tempest. The course contains a visit offsite to Lincoln's Inn Library where Shakespeare's 2nd Folio is preserved. We will discuss and workshop speeches and scenes from 'The Comedy of Errors' and 'The Tempest'. Tutor: Vernon Thompson.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £60.00 -
Piano repertoire
Course Date: Wed 19 Sep 2018 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIf you have a minimum playing standard of grade 8, come and explore the wealth of piano repertoire, concentrating on style and period. Broaden your interpretive skills and gain experience in performance practice. This course has a scheduled break week: 31st October.Full fee: £229.00Senior fee: £229.00Concession: £140.00 -
Acting for radio: beginners
Course Date: Wed 19 Sep 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore acting and performing for radio, working on scenes, sound effects, monologues, commercials, voiceovers and all kinds of microphone techniques, in a supportive but professional environment. Tutor: David Gooderson.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £143.00Concession: £109.00 -
Contemporary afro jazz fusion
Course Date: Wed 19 Sep 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetConnect to your physical body in this fun class that will teach you how to move in the lyrical flow and syncopated steps of a collective dialogue of dance influences. Learn how to undulate your spine, rotate your hips, energise your body, move your pelvis and engage your soul in a rhythmic resonance of movement and dance. Tutor: Francis Angol.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £129.00Concession: £129.00 -
Cello 2: module 1
Course Date: Wed 19 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIf you have completed 'Cello level 1' or have had at least one year’s tuition (playing at around grade 1 standard), come and explore cello technique and repertoire, including ensemble music. Continues to module 2 next term. Tutor: Polly Hewett.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00