Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at Shoreham Baptist Church on Western Road, BN43 5WD. The 4–7s meet Mondays at 4:00pm–5:00pm; the 7–12s follow on from 5:05pm–6:05pm. Every child can attend a free trial session before committing.
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About this class
Perform has been running at Shoreham Baptist Church every Monday during term time since May 2022. The two back-to-back classes make Monday afternoon a practical slot for Shoreham families: 4–7s take the floor from 4:00pm to 5:00pm, then the 7–12s group follows from 5:05pm to 6:05pm. Raphaella leads the sessions as Producer, with David alongside as Teacher. Two Perform staff members in every class is standard across the programme, with a firm cap of 22 children. Area Partner Sam visits regularly to support the team.
Each class weaves together three strands. Younger children work through movement and dance — coordination games, balance exercises, yoga-inspired mirroring — then songs, tongue-twisters and raps, before diving into character explorations and improvised storytelling. The 7–12s cover acting and improvisation (vocal projection, physicality, accents, focus work), alongside movement and a speech and singing strand where small groups mean most children get a solo or featured moment. Every activity is built around what Perform calls the 4 Cs: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination.
The curriculum is rolling, so children can join at any point rather than waiting for a new term. This summer the 4–7s theme is Mermaids & Pirates; the 7–12s are working on The Dream — Perform's take on A Midsummer Night's Dream, with Oberon, Titania, footballers and popstars all in the mix. The current term at this venue runs from 13th April to 13th July, with no sessions on 4th May or 25th May. Each week Raphaella sends parents an email summarising that week's focus, and a personalised Feedback Form is written by the Producer and signed by Perform's Principal, Lucy Quick.
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Can my child try a class before we commit?
Yes. Every child is entitled to a free trial session. You can book through Perform's website, through Raphaella directly, or by phone.
What ages are catered for here?
The two Monday classes cover ages 4–12. The 4–7s class runs 4:00–5:00pm; the 7–12s class runs 5:05–6:05pm. Mixed age groups are deliberate: younger children are stretched and stimulated by the rest of the group, and older children gain from being able to influence activities and take on leadership.
How are classes booked and paid for?
Classes are sold in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions, with options 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. A bursary scheme is available, and Perform accepts childcare vouchers. Refunds are not offered, but sessions cancelled with at least three days' notice convert to account credit for use on other Perform products.
What does a session actually involve?
A class covers drama, dance and singing — each week has a different focus within an overarching term theme. For younger children this term that's Mermaids & Pirates; older children are working on The Dream, inspired by A Midsummer Night's Dream. Classes are capped at 22 children and always have two Perform staff members present.
Is there any support beyond the weekly class?
Parents receive a weekly email from Raphaella detailing that week's focus, as well as a personalised Feedback Form written by the Producer and signed by Principal Lucy Quick. Three times a year, family and friends are invited to half-termly Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations. Holiday courses also run during school breaks — this year's theme is Peter Pan, available for children aged 4–10 in three, four or five-day options.
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