Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at Primrose Hill Community Centre, 29 Hopkinsons Place, NW1 8TN, every Sunday during term time — the 4–7s class starts at 10:00 and the 7–12s class follows at 11:35. Every child can attend a free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform has been running Sunday classes at Primrose Hill Community Centre every week during term time since January 2000 — a long-established fixture for NW1 families. The current summer term runs from 12th April to 19th July, with two back-to-back sessions: the 4–7s class runs from 10:00 to 11:30, and the 7–12s class follows from 11:35 to 1:05. Both sessions are run by Producer Adam and Teacher Olivia, and the venue is regularly visited by Area Partner Jade.
Each 90-minute session weaves together drama, dance and singing, with a different focus each week. The curriculum is built around what Perform calls the 4 Cs — Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination — worked into every activity rather than taught in isolation. For the 4–7s, a class moves through three distinct phases: movement work (dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired mirroring), vocal and listening work (specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps), and creative work (character exploration, storytelling and role-play). This summer the 4–7s theme is Mermaids & Pirates, sailing the high seas aboard the Jammy Dodger. Older children in the 7–12s session work on acting and improvisation, movement and dance, and speech and singing — with an emphasis on vocal projection, physical presence and public-speaking skills — all within this term's theme, The Dream, a retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Class sizes are capped at 22 children, with two Perform staff members in the room at all times. Perform runs a rolling curriculum, so children can join at any point rather than waiting for a new term to start. Parents receive a personalised Feedback Form signed by Principal Lucy Quick, plus a weekly email from the Producer describing that week's focus.
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Can my child try a session before we commit?
Yes — every child can attend one free trial class. Book through Perform's website by finding the Primrose Hill venue, or by phone.
How do I sign up, and what are the payment options?
You can enrol online, through Producer Adam directly, or by calling Perform's office. Classes are sold in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions; you can also renew to the end of term at a slightly higher per-class rate, or pay monthly by Direct Debit. Perform accepts childcare vouchers and has a bursary scheme. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes.
What ages are the Sunday classes at Primrose Hill for?
The 10:00–11:30 class is for children aged 4–7; the 11:35–1:05 class is for 7–12s. In the 4–7s group, Perform deliberately keeps a mixed age range so younger children are stretched by the group and older children gain confidence by influencing activities. In the 7–12s group, previous experience matters less than character and readiness.
What actually happens in a session?
Every class covers drama, dance and singing in a single 90-minute session, divided into three activity blocks that shift focus each week. The 4–7s move between physical games and coordination work, songs and vocal exercises, and character-based storytelling. The 7–12s work on acting and improvisation — including drama games, vocal projection and character communication — alongside movement and dance and speech and singing. The curriculum changes each term: this summer the 4–7s are on Mermaids & Pirates and the 7–12s are exploring The Dream.
What if we miss a Sunday?
Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block. Perform does operate a make-up system: children who are still enrolled may be able to attend a class at a different venue to cover the missed week, subject to availability.
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