Perform Drama Classes 4-7s - Fresh Ground Battersea
Perform runs weekly drama classes at Fresh Ground, 68 Battersea Rise, SW11 1EQ on Wednesdays — 4–7s at 4pm, 7–12s at 5:05pm. Every child is entitled to a free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform has been running at Fresh Ground on Wednesday evenings since September 2018. The 4–7s class takes place from 4pm to 5pm, led by Producer Jessalyn and teacher Maria, with Area Partner Sophie overseeing the venue. The current summer term runs from 15 April to 15 July, with no session on Wednesday 27 May. This term's theme is Mermaids & Pirates — a storytelling adventure that carries children aboard the good ship the Jammy Dodger through drama, dance and song each week.
Every session moves through three distinct sections. Move & Feel opens with dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired mirroring exercises, building coordination, balance and core stability. Listen, Speak & Sing follows, using specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps to sharpen confidence and communication. Finally, Create & Imagine draws children into character explorations, storytelling and role-playing improvisations, developing concentration and speaking skills. Class size is capped at 22, and two Perform staff are present throughout.
The curriculum is built around what Perform calls the 4 Cs — Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination — woven through every activity. Because the curriculum rolls continuously, children can join at any point in the term. Parents receive a weekly email from the Producer after each session, and a personalised Feedback Form, written by Jessalyn and countersigned by Principal Lucy Quick, is sent during the term.
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Can my child try a session before we commit?
Yes. Every child is entitled to a free trial class, so you can see the format and meet Jessalyn and Maria before booking a block. Find the Fresh Ground venue on Perform's website to reserve a space.
What ages does this Wednesday class take?
The 4pm slot is for children aged 4 to 7. There is also a 7–12s class at Fresh Ground from 5:05pm to 6:05pm the same evening. Within the 4–7s group, the mixed age range is intentional: younger children are stretched and stimulated by the group, while older children gain early leadership skills.
How does booking work, and when can we start?
Classes run on a rolling curriculum, which means your child can join at any point in the term rather than waiting for a fixed start date. Places are booked in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions. You can sign up online, speak directly to Jessalyn, or call Perform's office. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes.
What should my child wear?
Perform does not publish a specific kit list for this venue. Comfortable clothes that allow free movement are practical for a class that includes dance and yoga-inspired exercises, but there is no specialist equipment required.
What happens if we have to miss a session?
Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block. Perform does operate a make-up system: your child can attend a session at another venue on a different day, subject to availability, provided they are still enrolled with Perform. Cancellations require three days' notice, and any resulting credit is held on your account for use against future Perform products.
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