Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes at St Andrew's Church Hall in Chesterton, Cambridge (CB4 1DH) every Monday — the 4–7s group meets at 4:00pm and the 7–12s at 5:05pm. Every child can attend a free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform has been running at St Andrew's Church Hall since April 2021. Monday afternoons see two back-to-back sessions: the 4–7s take the hall from 4:00pm to 5:00pm, followed by the 7–12s from 5:05pm to 6:05pm. Both classes are run by James and Hannah, and Area Partner Sophie visits regularly.
Every session weaves drama, dance and singing into a single hour, with the curriculum built around what Perform calls the 4 Cs — Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination. For the 4–7s, that means three distinct sections: movement and yoga-inspired games to develop coordination and balance; specially composed songs and tongue-twisters; and character-led storytelling and improvisation. This summer the 4–7s are sailing with Mermaids & Pirates, so there is plenty of scope for imaginative work. The 7–12s move through acting and improvisation, movement and dance, and vocal work covering projection, articulation and basic musical reading. Their current theme is The Dream — Perform's take on A Midsummer Night's Dream, updated with footballers, pop stars and celebrities. In both age groups, class sizes are capped at 22, and two Perform staff members are in the room at all times.
Because Perform runs a rolling curriculum, children can join at any point in term rather than waiting for a new block to begin. The current term runs from 13th April to 13th July, with no sessions on Monday 4th or 25th May. Classes are booked in blocks of ten consecutive sessions; if your child misses a week, a make-up system lets them attend another venue subject to availability. Parents receive a personalised feedback form written by the Producer and signed by Principal Lucy Quick, as well as a weekly email from the Producer covering that week's focus.
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Can we try a session before signing up?
Yes — every child gets a free trial class. You can book online through the Perform website, through the class Producer, or by phone.
What ages are the Monday classes at St Andrew's Church Hall for?
The 4:00pm class is for children aged 4–7; the 5:05pm class is for 7–12s. Within each group, mixed ages are deliberate: in the younger class, older children help set the pace and younger ones are stretched by the group. In the 7–12s, previous experience matters less than enthusiasm and character.
What happens in a typical session?
Each hour covers drama, dance and singing. For the 4–7s, a session moves through coordination games and yoga-inspired mirroring, the term's songs and tongue-twisters, then storytelling and role-play. The 7–12s work on acting and improvisation, movement and dance, and vocal work including projection and articulation. Every session links to a termly theme; this term the younger group are exploring Mermaids & Pirates and the older group are working on The Dream.
How does booking and payment work?
Classes are sold in blocks of ten consecutive sessions or twenty, with a slightly different per-class rate if you renew to the end of term instead. Monthly Direct Debit is also available. Perform does not offer refunds, but cancellations made with at least three days' notice generate account credit that can be put towards future classes or other Perform products. If your child restarts after cancelling, a minimum of ten consecutive classes must be purchased. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of ten classes.
Who runs the class and how are staff vetted?
The CB4 1DH sessions are run by James and Hannah. Perform teachers are working actors, hand-picked through a lengthy audition that tests singing, dancing, acting and the ability to engage children. Each goes through reference checks and a full DBS check, completes a training programme covering risk assessment and health and safety, and attends regular first aid courses focused on children and babies. Area Partner Sophie visits the class regularly.
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