Perform drama classes for 4-7s
Perform's 4-7s drama, dance and singing class runs every Monday from 4:00pm to 5:00pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, St Andrew's Road, Chesterton, Cambridge (CB4 1DH). The 7-12s class follows immediately at 5:05pm to 6:05pm. Every child is entitled to one free trial session, which must be booked in advance — by phone or online — and must be scheduled to take place within the next two weeks of term-time.
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About this class
Perform has been running at St Andrew's Church Hall on St Andrew's Road, Chesterton, since April 2021. The current summer term runs from 13th April to 13th July, with no sessions on the bank holidays of 4th May and 25th May.
This term's theme is Mermaids & Pirates: children set sail on the Jammy Dodger, meet the notorious Seasick Pirate, the singing parrot Rita Conchita and a mermaid on a mission, all on a quest to find the Sacred Coconut. Producer James leads the class week to week, supported by teacher Hannah; area partner Sophie visits regularly.
Each session is divided into three sections, built around what Perform calls the 4 Cs: Confidence, Communication, Concentration and Coordination. It opens with Move & Feel — dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired mirroring exercises that develop balance, core stability and physical coordination. The second section, Listen, Speak & Sing, uses specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps to build verbal confidence and listening skills. Sessions close with Create & Imagine, where children explore characters, take part in storytelling and try out role-playing improvisations that stretch concentration and imagination. Each week has a different focus, so children are building on what came before rather than starting fresh.
Class numbers are capped at 22 children with two Perform staff members present throughout. Parents do not sit in during regular weekly sessions — children benefit most without them there — but are invited to Half-term Open Workshops and an end-of-term Presentation three times a year, where dancing, acting and singing come together in a show. After every class, Producer James sends a weekly email detailing what the session covered. Personalised Feedback Forms, written by the Producer and read and signed by Perform's Principal Lucy Quick, arrive regularly to track each child's progress across all three parts of the class.
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Common questions
Can my child try a session before committing?
Yes. Every child can attend one free trial session. It must be booked in advance — by phone or online — and at the time of booking it must be scheduled within the next two weeks of term-time. Before attending, you'll need to complete and sign a registration form covering contact, identification and health details.
How are sessions booked and paid for?
Classes are booked in blocks of 10 consecutive weekly sessions, with full payment due by the end of the first session. Flexible options include monthly Direct Debit, renewal to the end of term at a slightly higher per-class rate, and childcare vouchers. A bursary scheme is also available. New customers can get £30 off their first block of 10 classes by joining the Perform mailing list. Refunds are not offered for weekly workshop sessions. If you need to cancel and give at least three working days' notice by phone — speaking to an operator, not leaving a message — Perform will hold £50 per child on account; give less than three working days' notice and the pro-rata cost of untaken sessions is deducted from any amount paid.
What does my child need to wear?
The relevant Perform T-shirt must be purchased and worn to every session. Perform reserves the right to refuse admission without refund if a child arrives without it, so it's worth keeping it ready each Monday.
Will there be a show I can watch?
Three times a year there are Half-term Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations — a show with dancing, acting and singing where parents and family can see what their child has been working on. This summer there is also a West End show, Mermaids & Pirates, for which tickets can be booked separately.
What happens if my child misses a session?
Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block under any circumstances. However, if you notify Perform by phone before 11:00am on the day, your child may attend a make-up session at another Perform class, provided they still have at least one untaken session remaining at the Chesterton school.
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