Perform Drama Classes 4-7s - Northcote Church Battersea
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at Northcote Church, 106 Northcote Road, Battersea (SW11 6QW). The 4–7s session is on Saturday mornings, 9:30–11am; the 7–12s follow straight after, 11:15am–12:45pm. Every child can attend a free trial class before committing to a block.
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About this class
Both age groups run back-to-back on Saturday mornings at Northcote Church, which means no juggling multiple days or separate providers. Each 90-minute session combines drama, dance and singing under one curriculum — Perform calls its four core areas Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination, and weaves them into every activity across both age groups.
For the 4–7s the session moves through three sections: movement work (dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired exercises building coordination and core stability); vocal and musical work (specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps); and character and storytelling (improvisations and role-play). This summer the 4–7s are working through a Mermaids & Pirates theme, sailing aboard the Jammy Dodger. The 7–12s session covers acting and improvisation (drama games, vocal projection, physicality and accents), movement and dance, and speech and singing — with solo and featured singing roles available to most children given the small-group format. Their current theme is The Dream, Perform's take on A Midsummer Night's Dream, in which Oberon and Titania share the stage with footballers and pop stars.
Class sizes are capped at 22 children, and two Perform staff members are present for every session. Because the curriculum is rolling, children can join at any point — there is no need to wait for September. The venue Producer sends a weekly email summarising that session's focus, and a personalised Feedback Form signed by Principal Lucy Quick is issued to parents over the course of the term.
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Can we try a class before committing?
Yes — every child is entitled to a free trial session. You can book online, through the class Producer, or by phone.
How many sessions do we need to book at once?
Classes are sold in blocks of 10 or 20 consecutive sessions. You can also renew to the end of term (at a slightly higher per-class rate) or pay monthly by Direct Debit. If you cancel and later want to restart, a minimum of 10 sessions must be purchased again. Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block, though a make-up arrangement lets children attend another Perform venue subject to availability. A bursary scheme and childcare vouchers are both accepted — call the office for details.
What age groups are the Saturday classes for?
The 9:30–11am session is for 4–7s; the 11:15am–12:45pm session is for 7–12s. Within the 4–7s group, mixed ages work well: younger children are stretched by the group dynamic while older ones take on more of a guiding role. In the 7–12s group, character and prior experience count for more than exact age.
What actually happens in a session?
Each class covers drama, dance and singing. For the 4–7s, that means movement and games, songs and vocal work, then character and storytelling exercises. For the 7–12s the structure covers acting and improvisation, movement and dance, and speech and singing — building vocal projection, physical presence and public-speaking skills throughout. Every week has a different focus, and each term runs a distinct theme.
Is there a show or performance at any point?
Three times a year, families are invited to half-termly Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations where children demonstrate what they have been working on. Holiday courses also include mini-performances. At Northcote Church, a Peter Pan holiday course is running Monday 24th to Friday 28th August, 10am–3pm, led by instructors Lewis and Miranda.
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