Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at Banstead Community Centre, Bolters Lane, SM7 2BQ. The 4–7s class is on Tuesdays at 4pm; the 7–12s follow at 5:05pm. Every child can attend a free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform's classes at Banstead Community Centre run every Tuesday during term time: the 4–7s group at 4pm, the 7–12s straight after at 5:05pm. The venue is on Bolters Lane in The Horseshoe area of Banstead (SM7 2BQ). Classes are led by Producer Aimee and Teacher Poppy, with Area Partner Sophie visiting regularly to support the team. The Banstead classes started in January 2026.
Each 60-minute session weaves together drama, dance and singing, structured around what Perform calls the 4 Cs: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination. For the 4–7s, a typical Tuesday might move from energetic mirroring games and yoga-inspired movement through to learning a specially composed song or tongue-twister, before finishing with a storytelling improvisation. The 7–12s work at a different register — drama games focused on vocal projection and physical presence, group movement progressing toward technical coordination, and speech and singing sessions in which most children get a solo or featured moment. Class sizes are capped at 22, with two Perform staff members present throughout.
The current term runs from 14 April to 14 July, with no session on Tuesday 26 May. The 4–7s are working through a Mermaids and Pirates theme; the 7–12s are exploring The Dream, Perform's version of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Because Perform uses a rolling curriculum, there is no need to wait for a new term — children can join at any point in the year.
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Can we try a class before signing up?
Yes. Every child is entitled to a free trial session, so you can see how your child takes to it before committing to a block. Book through the Perform website, speak to Producer Aimee directly, or call the Perform office.
How are classes booked and paid for?
Classes are sold in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions. You can also renew to the end of term at a slightly higher per-class rate, or spread the cost via monthly Direct Debit. A bursary scheme is available and Perform accepts childcare vouchers. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes.
Which age groups do the Banstead classes cover?
There are two groups: 4–7s (Tuesdays 4–5pm) and 7–12s (Tuesdays 5.05–6:05pm). In the younger group, a mixed age range is deliberately maintained — it stretches younger children and gives the older ones the chance to take a more influential role. For the 7–12s, previous experience and character count for more than exact age.
What actually happens in a session?
Each class combines drama, dance and singing across three sections. The 4–7s move through physical games and yoga-inspired movement, songs and tongue-twisters, then character-based improvisation. The 7–12s work on acting and vocal projection, group movement and dance, and speech and singing — with most children getting a solo or featured moment. Every week has a different focus, and the content shifts with the term's theme.
What if we miss a session?
Missed classes cannot be added to the end of a block. A make-up system lets your child attend a session at another Perform venue instead, subject to availability.
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