Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes at Highgate Road Chapel on Chetwynd Road, Dartmouth Park (NW5 1BU), with a 4–7s group on Mondays at 4pm and a 7–12s group following at 5:05pm — and 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 Highgate Road Chapel since September 2022. Classes run on Mondays: the 4–7s group takes the hall from 4pm to 5pm, and the 7–12s group follows from 5:05pm to 6:05pm. Both sessions are run by teacher Sapphire and produced by Niyi. After each class, Niyi sends parents a weekly email detailing that week's focus; at key points in the year each child also receives a personalised Feedback Form signed by Principal Lucy Quick. Area Partner Gemma supports the team across the wider region.
The current summer term runs from 13 April to 13 July 2026, with no sessions on Monday 4 May or Monday 25 May (bank holidays).
Every session weaves drama, dance and singing into a single hour, shaped by what Perform calls the 4 Cs — Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination. For the 4–7s, that means rapid-reaction games, yoga-inspired movement, specially composed songs and raps, and character-led storytelling. This summer their theme is Mermaids & Pirates. The 7–12s work to a different curriculum: acting and improvisation exercises build stage presence, vocal projection and physicality; movement sessions progress from energetic group work towards more technical coordination and balance; and the speech and singing section — run in small enough groups that most children get a solo or featured role — develops articulation, projection and basic musical reading. Their summer theme is The Dream, Perform's take on A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Classes are capped at 22 children and always staffed by two Perform team members. Because Perform operates a rolling curriculum, a child can join at any point in the term rather than waiting for a new intake to begin. Three times a year, families are invited to half-termly Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations where children show what they have been working on.
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Can we try a session before signing up?
Yes. Every child is entitled to a free trial class at this venue before any commitment is made. Book through Perform's website to find a Monday slot at Highgate Road Chapel.
What age groups does this venue run?
Two groups: 4–7s (Mondays 4–5pm) and 7–12s (Mondays 5:05–6:05pm). Within the younger group, a mixed age range actively supports development — younger children are stretched and stimulated by the group while older children gain leadership skills. For the 7–12s, character and previous experience matter more than exact age.
What does a typical session include?
Each hour covers drama, dance and singing. The 4–7s session moves through physical games and coordination work, songs and tongue-twisters, and character and storytelling improvisation. The 7–12s session covers acting and improvisation, movement and dance, and speech and singing — the last section in small enough groups that most children get a solo or featured role.
How does booking work, and what happens if we miss a session?
Classes are booked in blocks of 10 or 20 consecutive sessions. You can sign up online, through Producer Niyi directly, or by phone. There are no refunds, but a cancellation made with at least three days' notice generates a credit that can be used on other Perform products. If your child misses a Monday session, a make-up system allows attendance at another Perform venue, subject to availability.
Is there any financial support available?
Perform offers a bursary scheme — contact the office for details. The programme also accepts childcare vouchers. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes.
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