Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs a weekly drama, dance and singing class for children aged 4–7 at Swiss Cottage Community Centre, 19 Winchester Road, NW3 3NR, every Monday from 3:55pm to 4:55pm. The current term runs 13 April to 13 July (no sessions on 4 May or 25 May). Every child can attend a free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
The Monday class at Swiss Cottage Community Centre is for children aged 4 to 7. It has run at this venue since January 2016, and the session is led by Kara and Grace, with Area Partner Gemma visiting regularly.
Each 60-minute class is built around three named sections. Move & Feel uses dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired mirroring exercises to develop coordination, balance and core stability. Listen, Speak & Sing introduces specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps — the focus here is on confidence, communication and concentration. Create & Imagine brings in character explorations, storytelling and role-playing improvisations. Every week has a different focus within the term's overarching theme; this summer it's Mermaids & Pirates, where children set sail aboard the Jammy Dodger to discover faraway lands. All three sections are woven around Perform's four-part curriculum framework: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination.
Class sizes are capped at 22, with two members of Perform staff present at every session. Because the programme runs on a rolling curriculum, children can join at any point rather than waiting for a new term. Mixed ages within the 4–7 range are deliberate: younger children are encouraged by seeing what the older ones can do, while the older children gain experience leading and influencing activities.
Parents receive a personalised written Feedback Form from the Producer, countersigned by Perform's Principal Lucy Quick, as well as a weekly email detailing what that session covered.
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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 through Perform's website, through the class Producer directly, or by phone.
What age is this class for?
The Monday class at Swiss Cottage is for children aged 4 to 7. Ages are deliberately mixed within that range: younger children are stretched and encouraged by the group dynamic, and older children gain experience taking a lead.
How are sessions booked and paid for?
Classes are purchased in blocks of 10 or 20 consecutive sessions. You can also renew to the end of term or pay monthly by Direct Debit. A bursary scheme is available, and Perform accepts childcare vouchers. New customers who join Perform's mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes.
What happens in a typical session?
Each hour-long class moves through three sections: physical work including dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired mirroring; voice and song using specially composed material, tongue-twisters and raps; and creative work covering character explorations, storytelling and improvisation. Every week has a different focus within the current term theme — this summer that's Mermaids & Pirates for the 4–7s.
What if we have to miss a session?
Missed classes cannot be added to the end of a block under any circumstances. Perform does operate a make-up system, however — your child can attend a session at a different venue instead, subject to availability.
Are there shows or performances?
Three times a year, family and friends are invited to half-termly Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations. During school holidays, Perform also runs holiday courses (currently themed around Peter Pan, for children aged 4–10) which include mini-performances.
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