Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–7 and 7–12 at St Michael's Church Hall, Grenfell Road, Beaconsfield — the 4–7s meet Fridays at 4pm and the 7–12s at 5:20pm. Every new child can attend a free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform has been running Friday classes at St Michael's Church Hall in Beaconsfield since October 2010. Two back-to-back sessions fill the early evening: the 4–7s from 4pm to 5pm, followed by the 7–12s from 5:20pm to 6:20pm. Teacher Katherine and producer Claire run the sessions, with area partner Hannah providing wider support across the region.
The current summer term runs from 17th April to 17th July — no session on Friday 29th May, which falls in the half-term break.
Every hour covers all three disciplines: drama, dance and singing. For the 4–7s this summer, the theme is Mermaids & Pirates. Sessions move through three sections — physical movement and coordination games first, then songs and speech work, then character explorations and improvisation — each built around the same story world so the material feels connected rather than fragmented. The 7–12s are working on The Dream, a retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream set against footballers, pop stars and celebrities. Each week carries a different focus within the term's theme, so sessions don't repeat the same content. Class sizes are capped at 22 children, with two Perform staff present at every session.
Perform's curriculum is organised around four areas — Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination — woven into every activity across both age groups. Because the programme is rolling, children can join at any point during term rather than waiting for a new intake. Parents receive a weekly email from the producer detailing that week's focus, and a personalised written feedback form signed by principal Lucy Quick.
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Common questions
Can my child try a session before we commit?
Yes. Every child can attend a free trial class at St Michael's Church Hall before you book a block. You can arrange this online, through producer Claire directly, or by phone.
Which session should my child attend — the 4pm or the 5:20pm?
The Friday 4pm class is for children aged 4–7; the 5:20pm class is for children aged 7–12. If your child is right on the seven-year boundary, Perform's own guidance is that previous experience and character matter more than exact age for the older group — worth a conversation with Claire if you're not sure.
How does booking work, and what happens if we miss a session?
Classes are booked in blocks of ten consecutive sessions, with options to book twenty, renew to the end of term, or pay monthly by Direct Debit. A bursary scheme is available, and Perform accepts childcare vouchers. Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block, but Perform operates a make-up system that lets your child attend another venue in their place, subject to availability. There are no refunds, though you can cancel with three days' notice and the credit carries over to future Perform products.
What happens during a session?
Each hour covers all three disciplines. In the 4–7s, that means physical movement and coordination work, then songs and speech, then improvisation and storytelling. The 7–12s move through acting and drama games, movement and dance, and speech and singing — with vocal projection, accents and physicality all part of the mix. Every week has a different focus within the current term's theme, so the material changes from session to session.
Are there any performances?
Three times a year, family and friends are invited to open workshops and end-of-term presentations where children show what they have been working on. Holiday courses include mini-performances. A summer West End show — this year Mermaids & Pirates — has tickets available separately.
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