Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama classes every Tuesday at Wendover Memorial Hall, Wharf Road, HP22 6HF. The 4–7s class starts at 4pm and runs until 5pm; the 7–12s follow at 5:05pm until 6:05pm. Every child can attend a free trial session before committing.
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About this class
Perform has been at Wendover Memorial Hall since January 2006, with Tuesday classes running on Wharf Road during term time. Lewis leads the sessions; Jade is the teacher and Area Partner. The current summer term runs from 14th April to 14th July.
Each 60-minute class combines drama, dance and singing, divided into three distinct sections. The 4–7s start with movement — dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired exercises aimed at coordination, balance and core stability — then move into songs, tongue-twisters and raps, before finishing with character work, storytelling and improvisation. The 7–12s cover similar ground at a different pitch: acting exercises that build vocal projection, physicality and presence; group movement and dance progressing towards technical work; and speech and singing in small groups where most children get a solo or featured part. This term the 4–7s are sailing with Mermaids & Pirates, while the 7–12s take on The Dream — Perform's reworking of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
The whole curriculum is organised around what Perform calls the 4 Cs: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination. Classes are capped at 22 children and always have two Perform staff in the room. Because the curriculum rolls continuously, children can join at any point in the year without waiting for a new term. Each term parents receive a personalised feedback form from the Producer, countersigned by Principal Lucy Quick, alongside a weekly email from the Producer outlining that week's focus.
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Can my child try a class before we commit?
Yes. Every child is entitled to a free trial session. Book through the Perform website or call the office — no obligation to buy a block until you have seen the class for yourself.
Which group should my child join?
Perform runs two groups at Wendover: 4–7s (Tuesdays 4–5pm) and 7–12s (Tuesdays 5:05–6:05pm). In the younger group, the mixed age range is deliberate — smaller children are stretched by the group, while older ones build confidence by influencing activities. For the 7–12s, character and enthusiasm count for more than prior experience.
How does booking work, and what if we miss a session?
Classes are purchased in blocks of 10 or 20 consecutive sessions. You can sign up online, through your class Producer, or by phone. Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block, but a make-up system lets your child attend another Perform venue, subject to availability. Cancel with three days' notice and any unused credit carries forward for use on other Perform products.
What are the payment options?
Blocks of 10 or 20 sessions are the standard option; alternatively, you can renew to the end of term (at a slightly higher per-class rate) or spread the cost monthly via Direct Debit. A bursary scheme is available, and Perform accepts childcare vouchers. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off a first block of 10 classes.
Is there a holiday course at Wendover?
Yes. A Peter Pan holiday course runs Monday 10th to Friday 14th August, 10am–3pm, for children aged 4–10. Three, four or five-day options are available.
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