Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at St Peter And St Paul Church, 71 The Square, Great Missenden (HP16 0BA), every Thursday during term time — 4pm–5pm for 4–7s and 5:05pm–6:05pm for 7–12s. Every child is entitled to a free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform's Great Missenden classes are held every Thursday during term time at St Peter And St Paul Church on The Square, with sessions starting on 10th September. The 4–7s group runs 4pm–5pm; the 7–12s follow at 5:05pm–6:05pm. Hannah leads both sessions. Each class is capped at 22 children and always has two Perform staff members in the room.
Every session weaves together three strands: movement and dance, speech and singing, and drama. For the 4–7s, that means yoga-inspired mirroring games and rapid-reaction exercises to build coordination, specially composed songs and tongue-twisters to sharpen concentration and communication, and storytelling improvisations where children explore characters and invent their way through scenes. The 7–12s work across the same three strands at a more demanding level — vocal projection, physicality and accents sit alongside technical movement work and acting exercises that develop presence and public-speaking skills. Both groups follow Perform's curriculum built around the 4 Cs: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination, woven into every activity. This summer term the 4–7s are on board the Jammy Dodger for Mermaids and Pirates; the 7–12s take on The Dream, Perform's version of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Because the curriculum rolls continuously, children can join at any point rather than waiting for a new term. Places are booked in blocks of ten consecutive classes. Each term, parents receive a personalised written feedback form from Hannah; a weekly email also sets out that week's focus so parents know exactly what their child has been working on.
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Can we try a class before committing?
Yes. Every child is entitled to a free trial session — no obligation to book a block until you have seen the class for yourself. You can arrange this online, through Hannah, or by calling Perform's office.
What ages are the Great Missenden classes for?
The Thursday classes cover children aged 4–12. The 4–7s session runs 4pm–5pm; the 7–12s session follows immediately at 5:05pm–6:05pm. In the 4–7s group the mixed age range is deliberate: younger children are stretched and stimulated by the group while older children gain early leadership experience. In the 7–12s class, a child's character and enthusiasm count for more than their exact age.
How are classes booked, and what does the commitment look like?
Classes are purchased in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions. You can also renew to the end of term or pay monthly by Direct Debit. New customers who join Perform's mailing list receive £30 off their first block of ten classes. Perform accepts childcare vouchers and has a bursary scheme for families who need help with cost.
What is the cancellation policy?
Perform does not offer refunds. You can cancel with three days' notice and the credit transfers to your account for future use on other Perform products. Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block, though a make-up system lets children attend another Perform venue subject to availability. If you cancel and restart later, a minimum of ten consecutive classes must be purchased.
What happens at the end of term?
Three times a year, 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 include mini-performances, and a summer West End show (this year Mermaids and Pirates) is ticketed separately.
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