Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at Holbrook Tythe Barn, Pondtail Road, Horsham (RH12 5JF). The 4–7s group meets on Saturdays from 9:30am to 11:00am; the 7–12s follow on from 11:15am to 12:45pm. Every child can attend a free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform has been running Saturday sessions at Holbrook Tythe Barn since October 2010 — every week during term time on the same morning slot. The 4–7s take the studio from 9:30am to 11:00am; the 7–12s follow on from 11:15am to 12:45pm. Classes are led by teacher Samantha and producer David, with area partner Jade making regular visits. No more than 22 children are in the room at once, and there are always two Perform staff members present.
Each session is divided into three distinct sections rather than one long free-for-all. For the 4–7s, Move & Feel covers dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired mirroring — working on coordination, balance and core stability. Listen, Speak & Sing uses specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps. Create & Imagine rounds things off with character work, storytelling and role-playing improvisations. The 7–12s move through Acting & Improvising (drama games, vocal projection, physicality and accents), Movement & Dance, and Speech & Singing — where small group sizes mean most children get a solo or featured moment.
This summer, the 4–7s are aboard the Jammy Dodger for Mermaids & Pirates. The 7–12s are working on The Dream — Perform's adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream, with Oberon, Titania and a cast of footballers, pop stars and celebrities. The current term at this venue runs to 18 July.
Across both age groups, the curriculum is built around what Perform calls the 4 Cs: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination, woven into every activity. Because the programme runs on a rolling basis, children can join at any point rather than waiting for a new term to begin. Parents receive a personalised feedback form from the producer after each block and a weekly email from David summarising that session's focus — a straightforward way to keep track of what is actually happening week to week.
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Can we try a session before signing up?
Yes. Every child is entitled to a free trial class, so you can see how your child takes to it before committing to a block. Book online, by phone, or via the class producer David.
Which age group is right for my child?
The two groups are the 4–7s (Saturdays 9:30–11:00am) and the 7–12s (Saturdays 11:15am–12:45pm). Mixed ages within the 4–7s group are deliberate: younger children are stretched and stimulated by the rest of the group, while older children develop valuable leadership skills by influencing activities. For the 7–12s, character and previous experience carry more weight than exact age.
How is booking structured?
Classes are purchased in blocks of ten consecutive sessions. There is also the option of a 20-session block, end-of-term renewal at a slightly higher per-class rate, or a monthly Direct Debit. Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block under any circumstances, but a make-up system allows attendance at a different Perform venue subject to availability. Perform accepts childcare vouchers and has a bursary scheme — call the office for details. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off a first block of ten classes.
What happens if we need to cancel?
Perform does not offer refunds, but sessions can be cancelled with three days' notice and the resulting credit transferred to your account for future use on other products. If your child restarts after a cancellation, a minimum of ten consecutive classes must be purchased.
What happens at the end of term?
Family and friends are invited to half-termly Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations where children show what they have been working on. Holiday courses, which run separately from the weekly programme, include mini-performances as part of the experience. Holiday courses are themed around Peter Pan this year, open to children aged 4–10, and available in three, four or five-day options.
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