Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at Surbiton Hill Methodist Church Hall, 39 Ewell Road, Surbiton (KT6 6AF), every Monday during term time — 4:00–5:00pm for the 4–7s and 5:05–6:05pm for the 7–12s. Every child can attend one free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform has run from this church hall on Ewell Road since January 2022, every Monday during term time. The 4–7s gather at 4:00pm; the 7–12s follow on at 5:05pm — a convenient back-to-back if you have children in both age groups. Teacher Emily leads the sessions, Producer Lewis handles the organisational side, and Area Partner Sophie is a regular visitor to support the team.
Each session lasts an hour and weaves together drama, dance and singing under Perform's curriculum framework — the four Cs of Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination. For the younger group, that means dances and rapid-reaction games, yoga-inspired mirroring exercises, specially composed songs and tongue-twisters, and character and storytelling improvisations. For the 7–12s, sessions build towards vocal projection, physicality and ensemble work — drama games and character exercises sit alongside movement and group singing, with small enough numbers that most children get a solo or featured moment in the singing section.
The summer term theme this year is Mermaids & Pirates for the 4–7s, while the older group is working through The Dream, Perform's take on A Midsummer Night's Dream. The current term runs from 13 April to 13 July, with no sessions on the bank holidays of 4 May and 25 May.
Classes are capped at 22 children and always staffed by two Perform team members. Perform runs a rolling curriculum, so a child can join at any point rather than waiting for the start of a new term. Parents receive a personalised feedback form — written by the Producer, signed by Principal Lucy Quick — and a weekly email from the Producer summarising what the class covered. If you want to see for yourself before committing, a free trial session is available.
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Can we try a session before committing?
Yes — every child can attend one free trial class before you buy anything. Book through Perform's website or by speaking to Producer Lewis directly.
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 at a slightly higher per-class rate, or pay monthly by Direct Debit. New customers who join Perform's mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes. A bursary scheme is available and Perform accepts childcare vouchers — call the office for details.
What if we miss a session?
Missed classes cannot be added to the end of a block under any circumstances. A make-up system lets a child attend another Perform venue to cover a missed session, subject to availability there.
Which age groups do Monday classes cover?
Two groups run back-to-back at this venue: 4–7s at 4:00–5:00pm and 7–12s at 5:05–6:05pm. In the 4–7s class, a mixed age range is intentional — younger children are stretched by the group dynamic while older children take on a more guiding role. For the 7–12s, Perform considers character and previous experience more relevant than precise age.
What actually happens in a session?
Every class combines drama, dance and singing, with a different focus each week within a termly theme. The 4–7s work through movement and coordination games, singing and tongue-twisters, and character or storytelling play. The 7–12s move through acting and improvisation, group movement and dance, and speech and singing — small enough groups that most children get a solo or featured singing part. Three times a year, family and friends are invited to half-termly Open Workshops and, at the end of each term, to a Presentation where children show what they have been working on.
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