Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at St Mary's Social Centre, Christie Road, Lewes (BN7 1PL), on Tuesdays — the 4–7s class starts at 4:00pm and the 7–12s class follows 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 weekly classes at St Mary's Social Centre give children aged 4–12 an hour of drama, dance and singing every Tuesday in Lewes. The 4–7s group takes the stage at 4:00pm, with the 7–12s slotting straight in at 5:05pm — practical if you have children in both age groups. The current summer term runs until 14th July 2026. Teacher Amy runs the sessions here, with David as Producer and Sam as Area Partner.
Each session is divided into three distinct sections rather than one long free-play stretch. For the younger group that means Move & Feel (dances, reaction games and yoga-inspired mirroring exercises to build coordination and balance), Listen, Speak & Sing (specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps), and Create & Imagine (character work, storytelling and improvisation). Older children in the 7–12s work through Acting & Improvising, Movement & Dance, and Speech & Singing — small groups mean most children get a solo or featured moment. Sessions don't repeat: the curriculum follows termly themes, so material stays fresh. This summer the 4–7s are sailing aboard the Jammy Dodger in Mermaids & Pirates, while the 7–12s step into Shakespeare with The Dream.
Class sizes are capped at 22 children, and two Perform staff members are present at every session. Because Perform uses a rolling curriculum, children can join without waiting for a term boundary. Parents receive a personalised feedback form written by the Producer and countersigned by Principal Lucy Quick, along with a weekly email detailing what the class focused on that week.
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Can my child try a class before we commit?
Yes. Every child is entitled to one free trial session at the next available date — no obligation to book a block beforehand. It is worth contacting Perform directly to reserve a spot at the Lewes Tuesday class.
What ages are the Lewes classes for?
Two groups run back to back: 4–7s (Tuesdays, 4:00pm–5:00pm) and 7–12s (Tuesdays, 5:05pm–6:05pm). For the younger group the mixed age range is intentional — older children gain confidence by taking the lead, while younger ones are stretched by the group around them. In the 7–12s, character and previous experience matter more than exact age.
How are classes booked and paid for?
Classes are purchased in blocks of 10 or 20 consecutive sessions. You can also renew to the end of term at a slightly higher rate per class, 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.
What happens if we miss a session?
Missed classes cannot be added to the end of a block under any circumstances. Perform does operate a make-up system, though: if a child misses a session they can attend the same class at another venue, subject to availability.
What actually happens in a session?
Every hour covers drama, dance and singing across three distinct sections — the balance differs by age group, and no session repeats the week before. Each term follows a new theme (this summer: Mermaids & Pirates for 4–7s, The Dream for 7–12s). The whole curriculum is built around four goals Perform calls the 4 Cs: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination.
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