Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform holds a weekly drama, dance and singing class for children aged 4–7 at Kingston Quaker Centre, Fairfield East, Kingston Upon Thames (KT1 2PT), every Friday from 4pm to 5pm. Every child can attend a free trial session with no obligation to sign up.
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About this class
Perform's Friday afternoon class at Kingston Quaker Centre is for children aged 4 to 7, running from 4pm to 5pm each week during term time. The current term runs from 17 April to 17 July, with no session on Friday 29 May. This summer the class is working through the theme of Mermaids & Pirates — setting sail on the good ship the Jammy Dodger to discover faraway lands, as Perform puts it — which gives shape to all the songs, games and dances for the term.
Each session is built around three sections. Move & Feel opens with dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired exercises that develop coordination, balance and core stability. Listen, Speak & Sing follows, using specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps to build confidence and communication. Create & Imagine rounds things off with character explorations, storytelling and role-play improvisations. Every week has a different focus, and because Perform runs a rolling curriculum, children can join at any point without waiting for the start of a new term.
The class is run by Producer Emily and Teacher Georgia, and is regularly visited by Area Partner Sophie. Class sizes are capped at 22 children, with two Perform staff members present throughout. Perform started running classes at this Kingston venue in September 2024. At the end of each term parents receive a personalised written feedback form, and the Producer sends a weekly email noting that week's focus — useful if you want a clear picture of what your child has been working on.
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Can we try the class before signing up?
Yes. Every child can attend a free trial session with no obligation to sign up afterwards. You can book directly through the Perform website.
What age range is this class for?
The Friday class at Kingston Quaker Centre is for children aged 4 to 7. Perform also offers classes for 7–12s — if your child is approaching or already past that boundary, it is worth checking what is available nearby.
How are classes booked and paid for?
Classes are purchased in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions. You can also renew to the end of term or pay monthly by Direct Debit. New customers who join Perform's mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes. Perform accepts childcare vouchers and has a bursary scheme for families who need it. Booking can be done online, through the class Producer, or by phone.
What happens if we miss a session?
Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block. Perform operates a make-up system that lets your child attend a session at another venue to cover the missed class, subject to availability.
What does a typical session involve?
Each session runs from 4pm to 5pm and covers drama, dance and singing. For the 4–7s, that means movement and games in the first section, then vocal work and songs, then character-based storytelling and improvisation to close. Every week has a different focus, and all the activities this term are woven around the Mermaids & Pirates theme. Two Perform staff members are present throughout, and the class is limited to 22 children.
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