Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes at Hoe Valley Community Building — next to the leisure centre in Woking Park, GU22 9BA — every Wednesday during term time. The 4–7s class runs 4pm to 5pm; the 7–12s class follows at 5:05pm to 6:05pm. Children aged 4 to 12 can attend, and every child is welcome to try a free session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform has been at Hoe Valley Community Building every Wednesday during term time since September 2013. The venue sits next to the leisure centre in Woking Park, Kingfield Road, Woking. The current term runs from 15 April to 15 July, with no session on Wednesday 27 May. The 4–7s class runs 4pm–5pm; the 7–12s class runs 5:05pm–6:05pm. Both are led by Producer Philippa and Teacher Rose, with Area Partner Sophie visiting regularly.
Every 60-minute session weaves together drama, dance and singing — no single discipline dominates. Perform organises its curriculum around what it calls the 4 Cs: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination. For the 4–7s, each class moves through physical warm-up games and yoga-inspired movement; song-learning, tongue-twisters and raps; and character work, storytelling and improvisation. Their summer term theme is Mermaids & Pirates. The 7–12s work on acting and improvisation — covering vocal projection, physicality and accents — alongside group movement and dance, and speech and singing sessions where small group sizes mean most children take a solo or featured part. Their summer theme is The Dream, a retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Classes are capped at 22 children, with two Perform staff in the room at all times. Perform runs a rolling curriculum, so children can join at any point in the year rather than waiting for a new term to begin. Themes rotate each term to keep the content varied for children who return over multiple years. Parents receive a weekly email from Philippa detailing that week's focus, and a personalised written Feedback Form signed by Principal Lucy Quick. Three times a year, families are invited to half-termly Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations to see what their child has been working on.
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Can we try a session before signing up?
Yes. Perform offers a free trial class, so your child can experience a full session at Hoe Valley before you commit. Book through Perform's website, through Philippa directly, or by phone.
Which age group would my child join?
The two groups are 4–7s (Wednesdays, 4pm–5pm) and 7–12s (Wednesdays, 5:05pm–6:05pm). The mixed age range within the 4–7s class is deliberate — younger children are stretched and stimulated by the group, while older children gain confidence and informal leadership. In the 7–12s class, previous experience matters less than character and readiness to engage.
How are classes booked and paid for?
Classes are purchased in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions, or you can renew to the end of term. A monthly Direct Debit option is also available. New customers who join Perform's mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes. Perform accepts childcare vouchers and runs a bursary scheme — call the office for details.
What if we miss a session?
Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block. A make-up system does allow your child to attend the same class at a different Perform venue, subject to availability, as long as they remain enrolled.
What does a session actually look like?
Each class covers drama, dance and singing within a single hour. In the 4–7s, a session might include movement games, a specially composed song, and an improvisation exercise — all built around this term's Mermaids & Pirates theme. The 7–12s class includes acting exercises focusing on vocal projection and stage presence, group movement, and speech and singing work where small groups mean most children get a solo or featured part. Every week has a different focus, and the termly theme runs through all three sections.
Who teaches the classes?
Philippa is the Producer and Rose is the Teacher at this venue. Perform teachers are working actors hand-picked through an audition process that tests singing, dancing, acting and the ability to work with children. All staff undergo DBS checks, verbal and written reference checks, and first-aid training focused on children. New teachers shadow experienced classes before taking charge independently.
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