Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at St Gabriel's School, Sandleford Priory, Newbury (RG20 9BD), on Saturday mornings — 4–7s at 9:30am and 7–12s at 11:15am. The venue opened in April 2026. Every child can attend a free trial session before committing.
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About this class
Perform arrived at St Gabriel's School, Sandleford Priory in April 2026, adding its Saturday morning programme to the Newbury area. The 4–7s session runs 9:30–11:00am; the 7–12s session follows at 11:15am–12:45pm, both term-time only. This summer the 4–7s are deep into Mermaids & Pirates — setting sail on the good ship the Jammy Dodger — while the 7–12s are working through The Dream, Perform's retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream with Oberon, Titania and a cast that stretches to footballers and popstars.
Each 90-minute session covers three distinct strands. The younger class cycles through Move & Feel (dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired mirroring, building coordination and balance), Listen, Speak & Sing (specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps), and Create & Imagine (character work, storytelling and improvisation). Older children work through Acting & Improvising — drama games, vocal projection, physicality and accents — followed by Movement & Dance and Speech & Singing, where small group sizes mean most children get a solo or featured moment. Every class has two Perform staff members and is capped at 22 children; at the Newbury venue that means teacher Claudia and coordinator Laura, overseen by Area Partner Gemma.
The curriculum is built around what Perform calls the 4 Cs — Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination — woven into every activity. Because the programme rolls continuously, children can start at any point rather than waiting for a new term to begin. Parents receive a personalised Feedback Form from the Producer alongside a weekly email detailing that week's focus.
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Can we try a session before signing up?
Yes. Every child is entitled to a free trial class, bookable directly online through Perform's website — no obligation to continue afterwards.
What ages does the Newbury class take?
The two classes cover 4–7s and 7–12s. In the younger group a mixed age range works in children's favour; in the older group Perform says previous experience and character matter more than exact age, so if your child is on the cusp it is worth contacting them directly.
How does booking work?
Classes are purchased in blocks of ten or twenty 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 the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of ten classes.
What happens if we miss a session?
Missed classes cannot be added to the end of a block. Perform does operate a make-up system, however: subject to availability, a missed session can be attended at another venue while your child is still enrolled.
Can we see the children perform?
Three times a year, family and friends are invited to half-termly Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations where children share what they have been working on. Holiday courses include mini-performances as well.
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