Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at Caterham URC, Harestone Hill, CR3 6SX. The 4–7s class meets on Tuesdays at 4pm; the 7–12s follow at 5:05pm. Every child can attend a free trial session — no commitment needed until you decide it suits them.
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About this class
Perform has been running Tuesday afternoon classes at Caterham URC on Harestone Hill since January 2006 — more than twenty years in this corner of Surrey. The 4–7s group starts at 4pm; the 7–12s take the slot at 5:05pm. Both run during term time, with the current summer term from 14 April to 14 July. Lucy runs the classes alongside Danielle; Jade is the area partner.
Each 60-minute session brings together drama, dance and singing under a single weekly focus, so no two Tuesdays feel the same. The 4–7s are currently sailing through Mermaids & Pirates — characters, movement games and freshly composed songs. The 7–12s are working through The Dream, Perform's staging of A Midsummer Night's Dream, developing vocal projection, physicality and spoken delivery week by week. Class sizes are capped at 22, with two Perform staff present throughout.
The curriculum is organised around four areas — Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination — woven into every activity rather than treated as separate subjects. The programme rolls continuously, so there is no need to wait for a new term to begin. Parents receive a weekly email from the Producer summarising that session's focus, plus a personalised Feedback Form at each reporting point, signed by Principal Lucy Quick.
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Can we try a session before committing?
Yes — every child is entitled to a free trial class. Book through the Perform website by searching for Caterham, or contact the office by phone.
What age groups run on Tuesdays, and when?
Two separate classes: the 4–7s at 4pm and the 7–12s at 5:05pm. In the 4–7s group, Perform deliberately mixes ages — younger children are stretched by the group while older ones take on a natural leadership role. For the 7–12s, previous experience and character matter more than exact age.
What happens in a session?
Each class covers three areas — movement and dance, speaking and singing, and drama and storytelling — with a different focus each week. The 4–7s are currently following the Mermaids & Pirates theme; the 7–12s are working through The Dream, inspired by A Midsummer Night's Dream. Sessions run for 60 minutes, capped at 22 children, with two Perform staff in the room throughout.
How does booking work, and can we join mid-term?
Classes are sold in blocks of ten consecutive sessions; you can also renew to the end of term at a slightly higher per-class rate, or spread payments monthly by Direct Debit. Because the curriculum rolls continuously, children can join at any point — no need to wait for a term start. New customers who sign up to the mailing list receive £30 off a first block of ten classes.
What if we have to miss a Tuesday?
Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block under any circumstances. However, Perform's make-up system lets your child attend an equivalent class at another venue, subject to availability, as long as they remain enrolled.
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