Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at Cornerstone Community Centre, Church Road, Hove (BN3 2FL), with sessions on Fridays and Saturdays. Every new child can attend a free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform has been running classes at Cornerstone Community Centre on Church Road since September 2010 — one of the longer-standing venues in their network. There are four slots each week: Fridays at 4pm (4–7s) and 5:05pm (7–12s), and Saturdays at 9:30am (4–7s) and 11:15am (7–12s). The current summer term runs from 11th April to 18th July, with no session on Friday 29th May. This term's themes are Mermaids & Pirates for the younger group and The Dream — a retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream — for the older one. David and William teach the classes, with Producers David and Mylo leading the Hove operation and Area Partner Gemma making regular visits.
Each session covers drama, dance and singing, organised into three distinct sections. For the 4–7s, these are physical games and yoga-inspired movement, songs and tongue-twisters, and storytelling and character work. Older children work on acting and improvisation, movement that builds into more technical exercises, and speech and singing in small groups — structured so that most children get a solo or featured part. Everything is shaped around Perform's curriculum framework of the four Cs: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination. Classes are capped at 22 children, with two Perform staff present throughout.
Because Perform uses a rolling curriculum, children can join mid-term rather than waiting for a new one to start. Parents receive a personalised written feedback form from their Producer and a weekly email explaining that session's focus. If a Friday or Saturday slot has to be missed, a make-up system allows attendance at another venue, subject to availability. A Peter Pan holiday course also runs at this venue from Monday 27th to Friday 31st July, 10am–3pm, led by David and Mylo.
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Can we try a session before signing up?
Yes. Every child can attend one free trial class, so you can see how your child responds before committing to a block. Availability at Cornerstone can be checked through the Perform website.
What ages can attend at this venue?
Classes are split into two groups: 4–7s and 7–12s. In the younger group, the mixed age range is intentional — older children step into more of a leadership role while younger ones are stretched by the group. For the 7–12s, Perform says previous experience matters less than character and readiness.
What actually happens in a session?
Each class covers three areas. For the 4–7s that means movement and dance games, songs and tongue-twisters, and storytelling and character work. Friday sessions run for 60 minutes; Saturday sessions run for 90 minutes. Older children (7–12s) work on acting and improvisation, movement building towards more technical exercises, and speech and singing with most children getting a solo or featured part. The focus shifts each week, and this summer's themes are Mermaids & Pirates (4–7s) and The Dream (7–12s).
How are classes booked and paid for?
Classes are sold in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions, with the option to renew to the end of term or pay monthly by Direct Debit. New customers who join the Perform mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10. Perform accepts childcare vouchers, and a bursary scheme is available — contact the office for details. Perform does not offer refunds, but sessions cancelled with at least three days' notice generate credit transferable to other Perform products.
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