Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly Saturday drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at Newnham Croft Primary School, Chedworth Street, CB3 9JF. Three time slots are on offer: 9.30–11am and 2–3:30pm for the 4–7s, and 11:15am–12:45pm for the 7–12s. Every child can attend one free trial session before signing up for a block.
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About this class
Perform has been at Newnham Croft Primary since January 2013. The classes run every Saturday during term time on Chedworth Street in Newnham, finishing the current term on 18th July. Lauren leads the sessions, Victoria is the class teacher, and Sophie covers the venue as Area Partner.
Each 90-minute session brings drama, dance and singing together around a single weekly theme — the curriculum doesn't compartmentalise the three disciplines. Perform builds every activity around what it calls the 4 Cs: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination. For the 4–7s this summer, that means setting sail on Mermaids & Pirates — a mix of dances, yoga-inspired mirroring exercises, tongue-twisters and raps, and storytelling role-play. The 7–12s are working through The Dream, drawn from A Midsummer Night's Dream, with sessions covering acting and improvisation, movement and dance, and speech and singing, including vocal projection, physicality and work on accents.
Class size is capped at 22 children, and two Perform staff are present at every session. Because Perform uses a rolling curriculum, children can join at any point in the term rather than waiting for a fresh start. Parents receive a personalised written feedback form from the Producer — signed by Principal Lucy Quick — plus a weekly email detailing that session's focus. Three times a year, family and friends are invited to half-termly Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations.
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Common questions
Can we try a class before signing up?
Yes — every child is entitled to one free trial session. Booking is available online, through the class Producer, or by phone.
Which age groups run on Saturdays at Newnham, and when?
The 4–7s class runs at 9:30am and again at 2pm; the 7–12s class runs at 11:15am. Age is a guide rather than a strict cut-off. In the 4–7s group the mixed range is part of the design, with older children taking on more of a lead. For the 7–12s, Perform says previous experience and character matter more than exact age.
What happens in a typical session?
Sessions are 90 minutes and cover drama, dance and singing every week, with a different focus each time. The 4–7s move through coordination and dance work (including yoga-inspired mirroring), vocal exercises such as songs and tongue-twisters, and creative play — character explorations, storytelling and role-play improvisations. The 7–12s cover acting and improvisation (with work on vocal projection, physicality and accents), movement and dance, and speech and singing. Every class has two Perform staff and is capped at 22 children.
How does booking and payment work?
You sign up for a block of 10 consecutive classes, or 20, or to the end of term (at a slightly higher per-class rate). A monthly Direct Debit option is also available. Perform does not offer refunds, but you can cancel with three days' notice and have the resulting credit held on your account for future use. Missed classes cannot be added to the end of a block, though a make-up session at another venue can sometimes be arranged, subject to availability. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes.
Is there any financial support?
Perform has a bursary scheme — call the office for details. The provider also accepts childcare vouchers.
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