Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform drama classes for children aged 4–12 run every Saturday at the Moorcroft Centre for the Community, Old School Place, Westfield, Woking (GU22 9PB). Three sessions are available across the morning and afternoon, and every new child can attend a free trial before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform classes at the Moorcroft Centre for the Community in Westfield run every Saturday throughout term time. The two morning sessions — 9:30–11:00am and 11:15am–12:45pm — are for 4–7s; the afternoon slot at 2:00–3:30pm is for 7–12s. The current summer term runs from 11 April to 18 July. Emily produces the classes and teaches alongside Dan, and Area Partner Sophie visits regularly to support the team.
Each 90-minute session weaves drama, dance and singing into a single class built around three distinct sections. For 4–7s this summer, those sections are brought to life through the Mermaids & Pirates theme: children board the good ship Jammy Dodger, and the storytelling, games and specially composed songs all grow from there. The 7–12s are working through The Dream, a contemporary retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream that brings in footballers, pop stars and celebrities alongside Oberon and Titania. Every week has a different focus within the term's theme. Class sizes are capped at 22 children, and there are always two Perform staff members in the room.
The programme is structured around what Perform calls the 4 Cs — Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination — woven into every activity, whether a child is learning a tongue-twister, working on vocal projection or finding their way into a character improvisation. Because Perform runs a rolling curriculum, children can join at any point in term rather than waiting for a fresh block to begin. Each week Emily sends a summary email detailing that session's focus, and every child receives a personalised feedback form written by the Producer and signed by Principal Lucy Quick.
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Can my child try a session before we commit?
Yes. Every child is entitled to a free trial class so you can see how they take to it before booking a block. To arrange a trial at Moorcroft, book online or speak to Emily directly.
What age groups do the Saturday classes cover?
The two morning sessions (9:30am and 11:15am) are for 4–7s; the afternoon session at 2:00pm is for 7–12s. In the 4–7s class, a deliberately mixed age range means younger children are stretched by the group while older children gain early leadership skills. In the 7–12s class, previous experience matters less than character — the focus is on developing social skills through performing arts.
How many children are in each class, and who runs it?
Classes are capped at 22 children, and there are always two Perform staff members present. At Moorcroft, the classes are run by Emily and Dan, with Area Partner Sophie visiting regularly.
How does booking and payment work?
Classes are booked in blocks of 10 or 20 consecutive sessions. You can also renew to the end of term at a slightly higher per-class rate, or spread the cost through a monthly Direct Debit. Cancellations made with at least three days' notice convert to account credit rather than a cash refund. If a Saturday is missed, a make-up system allows attendance at another Perform venue subject to availability — missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes. A bursary scheme is available, and Perform accepts childcare vouchers.
What should my child wear or bring?
Comfortable clothing that allows free movement is suitable — every session includes dancing and physical activity. No specialist kit is needed for a weekly class.
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