Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama classes for children aged 4–12 at Goring Village Hall, High Street, Goring-on-Thames (RG8 9AG), every Monday — the 4–7s at 4:00pm and the 7–12s at 5:05pm. Every child is entitled to one free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform has run classes at Goring Village Hall every Monday since April 2016. The 4–7s take the hall from 4:00pm to 5:00pm; the 7–12s follow at 5:05pm until 6:05pm. Teacher Joanna and producer Adam lead both sessions, with area partner Gemma visiting regularly.
Each session blends drama, dance and singing, with the programme built around what Perform calls The 4 Cs: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination. For the 4–7s, that plays out across three distinct sections — movement and yoga-inspired games, specially composed songs and tongue-twisters, then character work and storytelling improvisations. The 7–12s work on vocal projection, physical presence, group movement and singing in small enough groups that most children get a solo or featured moment. Classes are capped at 22 children, with two Perform staff in the room at all times.
This summer, the 4–7s theme is Mermaids and Pirates; the 7–12s are working through The Dream, Perform's take on A Midsummer Night's Dream. Because the curriculum is rolling, there is no need to wait for a new term — children can join at any point in the year. The current Goring term runs from 13 April to 13 July 2026, with no sessions on the bank holidays of 4 May and 25 May.
Parents receive a weekly email from the producer after each session, detailing that week's focus, and a personalised written feedback form during the term signed by principal Lucy Quick.
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Can we try a session before signing up?
Yes. Every child is entitled to one free trial class with no commitment required. Book through Perform's website, through producer Adam directly, or by phone.
How are classes structured at this venue?
On Mondays, the 4–7s class runs 4:00pm–5:00pm and the 7–12s runs 5:05pm–6:05pm at Goring Village Hall. Each session covers drama, dance and singing, divided into three sections that rotate the focus between movement, voice and imaginative character work. The weekly content changes throughout the term and is tied to a termly theme.
What age groups do the classes cover, and does my child need experience?
Classes are for 4–7s and 7–12s. For the younger group, mixed ages are intentional: younger children are supported by the group dynamic, while older ones take on a degree of informal leadership. For the 7–12s, Perform says that previous experience and character are more relevant than exact age — children do not need a performing arts background to join.
How does booking and payment work?
Enrolment is by block: the standard entry is ten consecutive classes, with the option of a 20-session block or renewal to the end of term. Monthly Direct Debit is also available. Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block, though a make-up system allows attendance at another venue subject to availability. A bursary scheme exists for families who need support with costs, and childcare vouchers are accepted. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of ten classes.
What if we need to cancel?
Perform does not offer refunds, but sessions can be cancelled with three days' notice and the resulting credit transferred to the account for future use on other products. If a child restarts after cancelling, a minimum of ten consecutive classes must be purchased.
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