Perform drama classes for 7-12s
Perform's weekly drama class for 7–12s runs every Saturday morning at 9:30am at Vineyard Life Church, The Vineyard, Richmond, Surrey (TW10 6AQ) — and every child is entitled to a free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform's Saturday class at Vineyard Life Church brings children aged 7–12 together each week for a 90-minute session covering acting and improvisation, movement and dance, and speech and singing. The 7–12s slot runs from 9:30am to 11:00am; the 4–7s group follows at 11:15am. The current summer term runs from 11 April to 18 July, and the theme this term is The Dream — Perform's take on A Midsummer Night's Dream, reimagined with footballers, popstars and celebrities joining Oberon and Titania.
Each session is divided into three sections. Acting & Improvising builds vocal projection, physicality and character communication through drama games and focus work — skills that travel well beyond the class itself. Movement & Dance starts with energetic group exercises before moving into more technical coordination and balance work. Speech & Singing develops articulation, vocal flexibility and basic musical reading; with class numbers capped at 22 and two Perform staff in every session, most children get a solo or featured role in the singing section. The curriculum is built around what Perform calls the 4 Cs — Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination — woven into every activity.
Teacher at this venue is Katherine; Producer is Georgia. Georgia sends a weekly email detailing that session's focus, and writes the personalised feedback form signed by Principal Lucy Quick. Area Partner Sophie regularly visits the Richmond classes. Because Perform runs a rolling curriculum, there is no fixed term entry point — a child can join at any stage. Classes are booked in blocks of ten consecutive sessions. Alongside the weekly programme, optional add-ons for the age group include LAMDA classes, Challenge Awards and Interview Technique sessions.
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Can we try a session before signing up?
Yes — every child is entitled to a free trial class. You can book through Perform's website, by phone, or directly with the class Producer.
When does the class run, and where?
The 7–12s class is on Saturdays from 9:30am to 11:00am at Vineyard Life Church, The Vineyard, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 6AQ. The current summer term runs through to 18 July.
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 rate per class, or spread payments monthly by Direct Debit. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes. A bursary scheme is available, and Perform accepts childcare vouchers.
What happens in a session?
Each 90-minute class covers Acting & Improvising (drama games, vocal projection, character work), Movement & Dance (coordination and group exercises), and Speech & Singing (articulation, vocal flexibility, solo and group singing). No two weeks are the same — the content changes within a termly theme. This summer the 7–12s group is working on The Dream. Class numbers are capped at 22 with two Perform staff present every week.
What if we miss a session?
Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block. Perform does operate a make-up system allowing attendance at another venue to cover the missed session, but only while your child is still enrolled at Perform and subject to availability.
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