Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes at St Paul's CE Primary School on Elsworthy Road, Primrose Hill — Saturdays at 9:30am for 4–7s and 11:15am for 7–12s. Every child can attend a free trial session before signing up.
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About this class
Perform has held Saturday classes at St Paul's CE Primary School in Primrose Hill since January 2018, running every week during term time. Two age groups meet on the same morning: 4–7s at 9:30am and 7–12s at 11:15am, each running 90 minutes. Teacher Olivia-Faith leads the sessions, with producer Charlotte managing the class and area partner Sophie visiting regularly.
Every session weaves drama, dance and singing together, and the weekly focus shifts each time. For 4–7s, the session is built around three blocks: Move & Feel (coordination games, dances and yoga-inspired mirroring exercises), Listen, Speak & Sing (specially composed songs, raps and tongue-twisters), and Create & Imagine (character work, storytelling and improvisation). This summer term the 4–7s theme is Mermaids & Pirates — the children set sail on the good ship the Jammy Dodger to discover faraway lands. The 7–12s are working on The Dream, Perform's take on A Midsummer Night's Dream, with Oberon, Titania and a cast of footballers, pop stars and celebrities reworked into the story. Older children's sessions cover acting and improvisation, movement and dance, and speech and singing — including vocal projection, physicality and articulation.
Class sizes are capped at 22, with two Perform staff in the room at all times. The curriculum runs on a rolling model, so children can join without waiting for a new term to begin. Charlotte sends parents a weekly email detailing what the session covered, and a personalised feedback form — written by the producer and signed by principal Lucy Quick — follows at set intervals. The summer term runs through to 18th July. A Peter Pan holiday course is also scheduled for 24–28th August, 10am–3pm, run by Charlotte and Callum, with Sophie as area partner.
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Can my child try a session before we commit?
Yes — every child is entitled to a free trial class. You can book via Perform's website, through producer Charlotte, or by phone. No obligation to sign up afterwards.
What age range is the Primrose Hill class for?
The two Saturday sessions together cover ages 4 to 12. The 4–7s class runs 9:30–11:00am and the 7–12s class runs 11:15am–12:45pm. In the 4–7s group, the mixed age range is intentional: younger children are stretched by the group, and older children practise guiding and influencing activities. For the 7–12s, character and previous experience matter more than exact age.
How are classes booked and paid for?
Classes are sold in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions, with the option to renew to the end of term at a slightly higher per-class rate, or to pay monthly by Direct Debit. A bursary scheme is available and Perform accepts childcare vouchers. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes. Perform does not offer refunds, but sessions cancelled with at least three days' notice generate a credit that can be used against other Perform products.
Do I need to wait for a new term to start?
No. Perform uses a rolling curriculum, so children can join at any point rather than waiting for the start of a new term. Once enrolled, a place is held for 10 consecutive classes.
What happens in a session?
Each 90-minute class covers drama, dance and singing across three sections that shift week by week. For 4–7s that means movement and coordination games, songs and raps, and storytelling or role-play. For 7–12s it covers acting and improvisation, movement and dance, and speech and singing — including vocal projection and articulation. There are always two Perform staff in the room and the class never exceeds 22 children.
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