Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at Fittleworth Village Hall, School Lane, Fittleworth, RH20 1JB. The 4–7s session runs Mondays at 3:45–4:45pm; the 7–12s session follows immediately at 4:45–5:45pm. Both run during term time only. Every child can attend a free trial before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform has been running at Fittleworth Village Hall since September 2022, with two back-to-back Monday afternoon sessions: 4–7s from 3:45pm to 4:45pm, and 7–12s from 4:45pm to 5:45pm. Lead instructor Miranda and teacher Amber run the classes, with area coordinator Sam overseeing the venue. The current term runs from 13 April to 13 July.
Each hour-long session covers drama, dance and singing, and the content shifts every week within a termly theme. The 4–7s session moves through three sections: movement and dance games that build coordination and balance; songs, tongue-twisters and raps that sharpen spoken confidence; then character work, storytelling and improvisation. The 7–12s group follows a parallel structure — acting and improvisation exercises working on vocal projection and presence, a movement section, and speech and singing that develops articulation and musical reading. This summer the 4–7s are aboard the good ship Jammy Dodger for Mermaids & Pirates, while the 7–12s are reimagining Shakespeare's most popular play in The Dream.
Every class is capped at 22 children and always has two Perform staff in the room. The curriculum is built around four core skills — confidence, concentration, communication and coordination — running through every activity. Because the programme uses a rolling curriculum, children can start mid-term rather than waiting for a new block to begin. Three times a year, families are invited to half-termly Open Workshops and an end-of-term Presentation where children show what they have been working on.
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Can we try a session before signing up?
Yes. Every child receives a free trial class so you can see the session in action and let your child get a feel for it before committing to anything. Book online, by phone, or through the class Producer.
Which age group is right for my child?
The Monday classes at Fittleworth cover ages 4–12, split into two groups: 4–7s at 3:45pm and 7–12s at 4:45pm. The 4–7s group uses a deliberately mixed age range — younger children are stretched by the group dynamic, while older ones develop early leadership skills. For the 7–12s group, character and enthusiasm count for more than exact age, so a confident seven-year-old and a twelve-year-old can sit comfortably in the same class.
How are classes booked and paid for?
Classes are purchased in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions. You can also renew to the end of term at a slightly higher per-class rate, or pay monthly by Direct Debit. Perform does not offer refunds, but cancellations made with at least three days' notice generate a credit held on your account for future use. If a session is missed, a make-up system lets your child attend a different Perform venue subject to availability. 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 do the sessions actually cover?
Each class combines drama, dance and singing in a single hour. The content shifts week to week within a termly theme: this summer the 4–7s are sailing with Mermaids & Pirates, while the 7–12s are reimagining A Midsummer Night's Dream in The Dream. Sessions are always led by two members of Perform staff — at Fittleworth that's Miranda and Amber — and class sizes are capped at 22 children. Parents receive a personalised feedback form written by the Producer and signed by principal Lucy Quick, plus a weekly email detailing that week's focus.
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