Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform drama classes run every Tuesday at Storrington Village Hall, 59 West Street, RH20 4DZ — the 4–7s at 4pm and the 7–12s at 5:05pm. Every child can try a session for free before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform has been running weekly drama classes at Storrington Village Hall since January 2024. Two sessions run back-to-back on Tuesday afternoons: the 4–7s from 4pm to 5pm, followed by the 7–12s from 5:05pm to 6:05pm. Miranda runs the classes, Amber is the teacher, and Sam looks after the venue as Area Partner.
Each session brings together drama, dance and singing in one structured hour. For the younger group, that means three sections: a physical section of dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired exercises building coordination and balance; a singing block of specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps; and a storytelling section built around character explorations, role-play and improvisation. Older children focus on acting and improvisation techniques, movement and dance, and speech and singing — with work on vocal projection, articulation and basic musical reading. No session is repeated: every week has a different focus. Class sizes are capped at 22 children, with two Perform staff members present throughout.
This summer the 4–7s are sailing aboard Mermaids & Pirates, while the 7–12s are working through The Dream — Perform's version of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Every activity is built around what Perform calls the 4 Cs: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination. Because the curriculum is rolling rather than term-locked, children can join at any point; there is no need to wait for a new intake. Parents receive a personalised written feedback form — drafted by the Producer and signed by Principal Lucy Quick — plus a weekly email detailing that week's focus. The current term at Storrington runs to 14th July.
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Can we try a class before signing up?
Yes — every child gets a free trial session before any block is purchased. To arrange one, find the Storrington venue on the Perform website and book online, through the Producer directly, or by phone.
What ages are the Tuesday classes at Storrington Village Hall for?
Two separate groups meet each week: 4–7s (Tuesdays 4pm–5pm) and 7–12s (Tuesdays 5:05pm–6:05pm). In the younger group, mixing ages is deliberate — younger children are stretched by the group, and older ones gain leadership skills from being able to influence activities. In the older group, previous experience and character count for more than exact age, so children need not have done drama before.
What happens in a typical session?
Every session weaves together drama, dance and singing. For 4–7s, there are three sections: dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired exercises; specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps; and character explorations, storytelling and role-playing improvisations. For 7–12s, the focus moves to acting and improvisation (drama games, vocal projection, physicality and accents), movement and dance, and speech and singing — including vocal-cord work, articulation and basic musical reading. Each week's focus is different. This summer the 4–7s theme is Mermaids & Pirates; the 7–12s are working on The Dream, based on A Midsummer Night's Dream.
How does booking and payment work?
Classes are booked in blocks of 10 or 20 consecutive sessions. You can also renew to the end of term or spread the cost via monthly Direct Debit. Perform does not offer refunds, but cancelling with at least three days' notice converts unused sessions into account credit for future use. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes. A bursary scheme is available, and Perform accepts childcare vouchers.
What if we miss a session?
Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block. Perform does operate a make-up system: your child can attend a class at a different venue to cover the missed session, subject to availability there.
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