Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform drama classes for children aged 4–12 run every Monday at St Michael's Church Hall on Summersdale Road, Chichester (PO19 6PN) — the 4–7s at 4:15 pm and the 7–12s at 5:20 pm. Every child is entitled to a free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform has been running weekly drama, dance and singing workshops at St Michael's Church Hall since April 2024. On Monday evenings, two back-to-back classes take place: the 4–7s session runs from 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm, followed by the 7–12s from 5:20 pm to 6:20 pm. The Chichester classes are run by Producer David, with teacher Kiernan leading the sessions and Area Partner Sam visiting regularly to support the team. The current term runs from 13 April to 13 July, with no sessions on the bank holidays of 4 May and 25 May.
Each one-hour session weaves together three strands. For the 4–7s — this summer setting sail in the Mermaids & Pirates theme — that means movement and coordination games, specially composed songs and tongue-twisters, and character-led storytelling. The 7–12s are working through The Dream, Perform's retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream set among footballers, popstars and celebrities; their sessions cover acting and improvisation, movement and dance, and speech and singing including vocal projection. Class sizes are capped at 22 children and every session has two Perform staff members present.
The curriculum is built around what Perform calls the 4 Cs — Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination — woven into every activity rather than treated as separate subjects. Because Perform runs a rolling curriculum, children can join at any point without waiting for a new term to start. Parents receive a weekly email from the Producer detailing that week's focus, and a personalised written Feedback Form — signed by Principal Lucy Quick — tracks each child's progress.
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Can my child try a session before we commit?
Yes — every child is entitled to a free trial class. Book through Perform's website by searching for Chichester, or call the office.
How are classes booked and paid for?
Classes are purchased in blocks of 10 or 20 consecutive sessions. You can also renew to the end of term or pay monthly by Direct Debit. A bursary scheme is available and Perform accepts childcare vouchers. New customers who join the Perform mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes. Booking can be done online, through Producer David, or by phone.
What if we miss a session?
Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block. Perform does operate a make-up system, however: your child can attend an equivalent session at another venue, subject to availability, provided they are still enrolled.
Which day and time are the Chichester classes?
Both age groups meet on Monday evenings at St Michael's Church Hall, Summersdale Road, PO19 6PN. The 4–7s class runs 4:15–5:15 pm and the 7–12s class runs 5:20–6:20 pm. The current term runs to 13 July, with no sessions on 4 May and 25 May.
What actually happens in a session?
Every class combines drama, dance and singing — no prior experience is needed. For the 4–7s, a session might include yoga-inspired movement games, a rap or song from the Mermaids & Pirates theme, and a group improvisation. Older children in the 7–12s class work on vocal projection, physicality, focus and character communication, drawn from the The Dream theme this term. There are never more than 22 children in the room and two Perform staff members are present throughout.
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