Festive Menu

Team activities for the festive season

Get into the spirit this festive season by enjoying a performing or creative art experience as a team.

With industry professionals from the world of dance, singing, stage and film and a wealth of experience in designing fun but effective team building activities, City Academy’s Festive Menu has the perfect selection of activities to add some seasonal star power to your team

The experiences can be delivered to suit your schedule and package rates are available for extended programmes. We welcome the opportunity to hear your wish list.

In our Festive Menu experiences your team will

  • Tap into creative expertise from our industry professionals
  • Choose from a wide variety of courses exploring over 15 performing and creative arts
  • Cultivate new skills in a supportive, fun environment
  • Enjoy a bespoke arts experience whenever and wherever suits you
  • Overcome nerves and introversion unlocking your own unique creative expression
  • Celebrate Santa season by sleighing it with stagecraft!

STARTER MENU (1 HOUR EACH)

Bite-sized, festive treats to get into the spirit

JINGLES

Learn festive tunes under the guidance of a professional singing coach and unlock your inner Christmas crooner.

FESTIVE BAUBLES

A seasonal selection pack of communications skill builders, covering creative thinking, improvisation, mime, vocal training, storytelling and more.

VOICE CLINIC

A one-to-one workshop in vocal performance. Utilise a professional voice coach to improve vocal confidence and clarity. Ideal for delivering the perfect festive speech.

MAIN COURSE (3 - 6 HOURS EACH)

Full and half day activities you team will love

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Make a film trailer from start to finish. Work with a professional film-maker to plan and shoot your personal Christmas classic. Included in the package are your director, actors, all the film equipment you could want, locations, an editing process and full planning and delivery.

WINTER DRAWING

A relaxing and enjoyable art workshop led by an experienced artist and teacher. Your group will explore classic elements of drawing including composition, light and shade, line, angles, depth, texture and more. Life model Santa not included.

FESTIVE DANCE-OFF

End the year on a high (kick) by challenging another team to a dance-off! This physical dance class will warm the spirits better than mulled wine on a wintry day.

CHRISTMAS CHORAL

Form an office choir under the guidance of a professional singing coach and build a repertoire of festive songs to perform for colleagues, friends and family. Available as one-off experiences to suit your schedule or regular rehearsals.

MUSICAL MATINEE

Don your best festive outfits and master a musical theatre routine as a team. Enjoy learning core singing skills and dance moves to build your own West End winter wonder.

CHRISTMAS PANTO

Work with a professional theatre-maker to devise a pantomime based on a particular topic. Working with the framework of a particular genre the group will create stock characters, basic narrative and script and work to a final performance. Oh yes, you will!

DESSERT (2 HOURS EACH)

Full and half day activities you team will lovePlease note, itineraries are for illustrative purposes only.

CHEESY DANCE

Learn festive tunes under the guidance of a professional singing coach and unlock your inner Christmas crooner.

WHIPPED DRAWING

A seasonal selection pack of communications skill builders, covering creative thinking, improvisation, mime, vocal training, storytelling and more.

POETRY PUDDING

Learn the art of poetry writing from a professional poet. Work as a group, in pairs or as individuals to write your own work. Choose a festive topic or one related to your company to explore, dissect and create imagery. This classic recipe includes metaphor, allegory, humour, rhythmic structure as well as a healthy dollop of poetic licence.

SIDES (with extra stuffing)

Tailor your experience with something on the side

CATERING

Talk to us about arranging catering at your venue or making a reservation at a local restaurant.

FILMING

We can provide a professional film-maker to capture the event and edit into a short film.

REFRESHER

Short, 90-minute private tuition sessions are also available, delivered by our expert tutors.

DISCOUNTS

Special corporate rates for City Academy’s performing and creative arts classes (200 courses per month at 50 London venues) are available all year round. Contact us to enquire.

At a glance

  • 4 People +
  • Flexible, tailored topics
  • Practical workshops led by industry experts
  • 2 - 6 hours
  • Serious fun
  • Boost team confidence, creativity & morale

Need help?

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"Our team away day delivered excellent value for money. It was well structured, relevant for all levels in the team and also a fun and enjoyable team building experience. I’d certainly recommend City Academy to other businesses looking for something different."

Amy Chapman

Group Legal Director, MACE

Why the Arts?

The arts aren’t just for Christmas.

And they’re not just for performers, either.

City Academy draws a wide range of transferable skills from the arts to augment your business, including physical presentation, improvisation, storytelling and vocal training. Find out how the worlds of creative culture and business have been intertwined since the beginning – and how they continue to be mutually beneficial – in our latest blog, Why the Arts?

Your tutors

We work with a range of experts to suit your business objectives.

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Louise Fitzgerald

Acting and Communication Skills Tutor

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Peter Spring

Director of Learning & Development

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Festive FAQs

Are these activities only for Christmas?

Participants are advised to wear comfortable clothing and shoes they can move around freely in. We also recommend bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated.

Are materials provided?

If you'd prefer to omit the competitive element, we can arrange a dance workshop instead. We offer over 30 dance disciplines and can curate workshops based on eras, bands or songs of your choice. Workshops can be fit into lunch breaks, an afternoon or arranged as a post-work team social according to your preferences and how much time you have available.

Can workshops be tailored?

We're happy to offer tasters of our courses to provide a flavour of what we do in advance of a booking being made. Please call or email us for further details on 0207 042 8833 or business@city-academy.com.

What will the team need to bring?

Our public courses are for over 18s. For 1-2-1 tuition or private classes, participants can be any age. Content can be shaped to be age and experience appropriate.

Are your venues accessible?

We work with a variety of partner venues around London many of which are accessible. If you, a colleague or employee has specific requirements, please make us aware upon booking to ensure we can find a venue suitable for you.

How do I know if this course is suitable for me or my company?

To discuss best options for you or your team, we welcome calls on 0207 042 8833 or via email at business@city-academy.com. You can contact us looking for options as an individual or on behalf of an employee, a team, department or company.

Do you only offer courses in London?

Our in-person courses are primarily organised in Central London. For teams, we're able to provide in-person training at your offices globally or we can book a suitable partner venue for you to deliver training in your locality.

What dates do we have available?

We work with over 200 tutors and 50 venues which means we can suit your schedule and run workshops anytime, anywhere.

We work with over 200 tutors and 50 venues which means we can suit your schedule and run workshops anytime, anywhere.