Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at the Royal Free Hospital Recreation Club on Fleet Road, Hampstead (NW3 2QG), every Wednesday — the 4–7s group at 4:00pm and the 7–12s group 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 classes at the Royal Free Hospital Recreation Club every Wednesday since September 2012. The current team is Producer Aled and Teacher Joy, with Area Partner Gemma visiting regularly. The summer term runs from 15 April to 15 July 2026, with no session on Wednesday 27 May.
Each session brings together drama, dance and singing within a single hour. Classes cap at 22 children, with two Perform staff in the room throughout. The curriculum is built around four core areas — Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination — woven into every activity rather than treated as add-ons. For the 4–7s group (Wednesdays 4:00–5:00pm), this summer's theme is Mermaids & Pirates; sessions move through three sections covering movement and games, songs and speech work, and character-led storytelling. The 7–12s (Wednesdays 5:05–6:05pm) are working on The Dream, Perform's take on A Midsummer Night's Dream, with sessions that develop acting and improvisation, movement and dance, and vocal and speech work.
Because Perform runs a rolling curriculum, children can join at any point in the term without feeling as though they've missed a foundation. Parents receive a weekly email from the Producer after each class and a personalised feedback form — written by Aled and signed by Principal Lucy Quick — during the term. Older children can also access LAMDA classes, Challenge Awards and Interview Technique through the wider Perform programme.
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Can my child try a class before we commit?
Yes. Every child is entitled to a free trial session. You can book through Perform's website, by calling the office, or by speaking to the class Producer directly.
How are classes booked and paid for?
Classes are purchased in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions. You can also renew to the end of term at a slightly higher per-class rate, or spread the cost via monthly Direct Debit. A bursary scheme exists for families who need it, and Perform accepts childcare vouchers — call the office for details. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes.
What ages can attend at this venue?
The Wednesday classes at the Royal Free Hospital Recreation Club cover two groups: 4–7s (4:00–5:00pm) and 7–12s (5:05–6:05pm). In the younger group, a mixed age range is intentional — older children gain experience leading activities while younger ones are challenged by the group around them. In the older group, previous experience and character matter more than hitting an exact age.
What actually happens in a session?
Every class combines drama, dance and singing, with two Perform staff members present and a maximum of 22 children. The focus shifts each week and follows a termly theme — this summer the 4–7s are doing Mermaids & Pirates and the 7–12s The Dream. Younger children move through movement games, songs and speech work, and storytelling and role-play. Older children work on acting and improvisation, movement and dance, and speech and singing, including vocal projection and basic musical reading.
What if we miss a session?
Missed classes cannot be added on to the end of a block. A make-up system lets your child attend a different Perform venue that week, subject to availability, provided they are still enrolled.
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