Perform drama classes for 4-7s
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at St John's Church Hall, Hills Road, Cambridge. The 4–7s class meets on Thursdays at 4pm; the 7–12s follows at 5:05pm. Every child can attend a free trial session with no obligation to sign up.
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About this class
Perform's Thursday sessions at St John's Church Hall fit snugly into the after-school slot. The 4–7s class runs 4pm–5pm, the 7–12s from 5:05pm to 6:05pm — both led by teacher Victoria, with producer Meg running the Cambridge operation and area partner Sophie visiting regularly. The current summer term runs from 16 April to 16 July, with no session on Thursday 28 May. Classes have been running at this Hills Road venue since October 2022.
Every session weaves together drama, dance and singing. The 4–7s work through three distinct sections — movement and physical games, songs and speech work, then character and storytelling — all tied to Perform's four core aims: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination. This summer their theme is Mermaids & Pirates, sailing aboard the good ship the Jammy Dodger. The 7–12s are working through The Dream, a retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream transplanted among footballers, popstars and celebrities. Both groups follow a rolling curriculum, so a child can join at any point rather than waiting for a new term to begin.
Class sizes are capped at 22 children, with two Perform staff in the room throughout. Parents receive a weekly email from the producer covering that session's focus, alongside a personalised written feedback form signed by principal Lucy Quick. Half-termly, families are invited to open workshops and end-of-term presentations where children share what they have been working on.
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Common questions
Can we try a session before signing up?
Yes. Every child is entitled to a free trial class with no obligation to sign up afterwards. Book through the Perform website, through producer Meg, or by phone.
Which age group is right for my child?
The 4–7s class covers children aged four to seven; the 7–12s covers seven to twelve. In the younger group the mixed age range is deliberate — older children gain leadership experience and younger ones are stretched by the group around them. For the 7–12s, Perform considers previous experience and individual character more relevant than exact age.
How does booking work?
Places are booked in blocks of 10 or 20 consecutive classes. You can sign up online, through producer Meg, or by phone. Cancellations require three days' notice; the credit transfers to your account for future Perform products — refunds are not available. Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block, though a make-up system allows attendance at another venue subject to availability.
What payment options are there?
The standard options are blocks of 10 or 20 classes. Perform also offers an end-of-term renewal and a monthly Direct Debit scheme. Childcare vouchers are accepted, a bursary scheme is available, and new customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes.
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