Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at Henley Baptist Church D:two, 55–57 Market Place, Henley RG9 2AA. The 4–7s class is on Fridays at 4–5pm; the 7–12s class follows at 5:05–6:05pm, every week during term time. 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 D:two hall in Henley Baptist Church since September 2021, so the Friday sessions here are well established rather than newly launched. The 4–7s group takes the room from 4pm to 5pm; an hour later, at 5:05pm, the 7–12s class runs until 6:05pm — which makes the two back-to-back slots a practical option for families with children in both age groups. The sessions are run by Joanna, with Laura as Producer and Gemma as Area Partner. The current summer term runs from 17 April to 17 July, with no session on Friday 29 May.
Every class weaves together drama, dance and singing within a framework Perform calls the 4 Cs — Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination. For the 4–7s, that plays out across three sections each week: a movement block of dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired mirroring; a vocal section built around specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps; and a creative section using character explorations, storytelling and role-play improvisations. The 7–12s sessions follow a parallel shape — acting and improvisation, movement and dance, speech and singing — with material calibrated for children ready to work on vocal projection, physicality and public-speaking presence. Class size is capped at 22 children, and two Perform staff are present at every session. This summer the 4–7s theme is Mermaids & Pirates; the 7–12s are working on The Dream, Perform's take on A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Perform uses a rolling curriculum, so a child can start at any point in term rather than waiting for a new block to begin. Throughout the 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. Producer Laura sends a weekly email after each class summarising that week's focus, and children receive a personalised Feedback Form — written by the Producer and signed by Principal Lucy Quick — tracking individual progress over time.
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Common questions
Can my child try a session before I commit?
Yes — every child is entitled to a free trial class. You can book through the Perform website by searching for the Henley venue, or by phoning the office.
Which age group should my child join?
The Friday sessions at Henley cover two groups: 4–7s (4pm–5pm) and 7–12s (5:05pm–6:05pm). Within the 4–7s, a mixed age range is deliberate — younger children are stretched and stimulated by the wider group, while older ones gain leadership skills by influencing activities. In the 7–12s class, character and previous experience carry more weight than exact age, so a confident younger child can be as well placed as an older one.
How are classes booked and paid for?
Sessions are purchased in blocks of 10 or 20 consecutive classes. You can also renew to the end of term or pay monthly by Direct Debit. A bursary scheme is available for families who need support, and childcare vouchers are accepted. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off a first block of ten classes. Cancellations require three days' notice; the credit transfers to your account for future use on other Perform products. Missed classes cannot be added to the end of a block, though the make-up system lets your child attend another Perform venue to cover a missed session, subject to availability.
What actually happens in a session?
Each 60-minute class covers drama, dance and singing — the content changes weekly within a termly theme (Mermaids & Pirates for the 4–7s this summer; The Dream for the 7–12s). No performing-arts background is needed; the rolling curriculum means children join at different points and the class moves together.
When does the current term run, and are there holiday options?
The summer term at this Henley venue runs from 17 April to 17 July 2026, with no class on Friday 29 May. Weekly classes pause during school holidays. Perform also runs themed holiday courses — currently Peter Pan, for children aged 4–10, in three-, four- or five-day formats — at selected Perform venues.
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