Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at Purley United Reformed Church, 906 Brighton Road, CR8 2LN. The 4–7s class is on Fridays 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 has been running at Purley United Reformed Church every Friday since September 2023. The 4–7s class runs from 4pm to 5pm; the 7–12s follow on from 5:05pm to 6:05pm. Producer Eleanor Meg oversees both sessions, with teacher Amy leading the classes and Area Partner Gemma providing additional support.
Each session weaves together drama, dance and singing, structured around Perform's four core areas: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination. Younger children work through three distinct sections — movement and coordination games drawing on dance and yoga, specially composed songs and tongue-twisters, and imaginative character and storytelling work. For the 7–12s, the curriculum develops into acting and improvisation, technical movement, and speech and singing, with small groups giving most children a solo or featured moment. Class sizes are capped at 22 and two Perform staff members are present throughout. Perform runs a rolling curriculum, so children can join at any point rather than waiting for the start of a new block.
This summer term, the 4–7s are sailing aboard the Jammy Dodger in Mermaids & Pirates, while the 7–12s are stepping into Shakespeare's world with The Dream, a retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream recast among popstars and celebrities. The current term at Purley runs from 17th April to 17th July, with no session on Friday 29th May.
Parents receive a personalised written feedback form from the Producer and a weekly email summarising that session's focus.
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Can my child try a session before signing up?
Yes — Perform offers a free trial class at every venue, including Purley. You can book through Perform's website or by phone.
What ages are the Friday classes open to?
The Purley Friday sessions run two separate classes: 4–7s from 4pm to 5pm, and 7–12s from 5:05pm to 6:05pm. In the 4–7s group, a mixed age range is intentional — younger children are challenged by the group dynamic while older children take on early leadership roles. In the 7–12s group, character and prior experience count for more than the exact age.
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 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 a bursary scheme is available — contact the office for details.
What is the cancellation policy?
Perform does not offer refunds, but sessions cancelled with at least three days' notice become credit on your account to use on other Perform products. If your child restarts after cancelling, a minimum of 10 consecutive classes must be purchased.
What if my child misses a session?
Missed classes cannot be added to the end of a block. Perform does operate a make-up system: provided your child is still enrolled, they may attend an equivalent session at another Perform venue, subject to availability.
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