Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes at Chestnut Lane Primary School in Amersham every Thursday — the 4–7s session runs 4pm–5pm, followed by the 7–12s from 5:05pm to 6:05pm. Every child is entitled to a free trial class before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform has been running at Chestnut Lane Primary School since October 2015, making this one of their longer-standing Amersham venues. Thursday afternoons bring two back-to-back groups: the 4–7s at 4pm, the 7–12s straight after at 5:05pm — a useful arrangement if you have children in both age ranges. Lucy teaches the sessions, with Catherine coordinating the class and Area Partner Gemma overseeing the local programme. The current summer term runs to 16th July.
Every Perform session is built around three strands. For the 4–7s that means Move & Feel (dances, quick-reaction games and yoga-inspired exercises building coordination and balance), Listen, Speak & Sing (original songs, tongue-twisters and raps written specifically for Perform), and Create & Imagine (storytelling, character work and improvisation). The 7–12s cover the same three areas with more technical depth — vocal projection, physicality and accents in Acting & Improvising; progress toward more complex choreography in Movement & Dance; articulation, musical reading and solo moments in Speech & Singing. Each group is capped at 22 children, with two Perform staff present throughout.
This summer the 4–7s are sailing with Mermaids & Pirates, while the 7–12s are working through The Dream — Perform's staging of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. The curriculum is rolling rather than term-locked, so children can join at any point rather than waiting for a new block. Enrolment covers ten consecutive sessions; parents receive a weekly email from the Producer after each class and a personalised written Feedback Form over the course of the term. If a session is missed, a make-up class at another Perform venue can usually be arranged, subject to availability.
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Can we try a session before signing up?
Yes — every child is entitled to one free trial class. Booking is available through Perform's website, through the class Producer, or by phone. There is no obligation to continue afterwards.
Which age groups does this Amersham class take?
The Thursday sessions at Chestnut Lane Primary School cover two groups: 4–7s (4pm–5pm) and 7–12s (5:05pm–6:05pm). For the younger group, a mixed age range is intentional — younger children are stretched and stimulated by the group, while older children gain a natural leadership role. For the 7–12s, previous experience and character matter more than exact age, so children who haven't done drama before are welcome.
What actually happens in a session?
Each class weaves drama, dance and singing together, structured around Perform's four core areas: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination. The focus shifts each week, and the termly theme adds a layer of narrative — Mermaids & Pirates for the 4–7s, The Dream for the 7–12s. Two Perform staff run every class, and groups are capped at 22 children.
How does booking work, and what if we miss a class?
Classes are booked in blocks of ten consecutive sessions. There is also an option to renew to the end of term or pay monthly by Direct Debit. Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block, but Perform's make-up system allows your child to attend a session at a different venue while still enrolled, subject to availability. New customers who sign up to the Perform mailing list receive £30 off their first block of ten classes.
What payment options are available?
Blocks of ten or twenty sessions can be purchased outright. Monthly Direct Debit is available, as is the option to renew to the end of term at a slightly higher per-class rate. Perform also accepts childcare vouchers and offers a bursary scheme — call the office for details on both.
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