Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at Christchurch With St Philip, Ruskin Drive, Worcester Park. The 4–7s group meets Wednesdays at 4pm; the 7–12s follow at 5:05pm. Every child can attend a free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform has been running at Christchurch With St Philip since September 2023, with two back-to-back Wednesday sessions covering both age groups: the 4–7s from 4–5pm, and the 7–12s from 5.05–6:05pm. Producer Aimee looks after the Worcester Park programme and Sophie is both class teacher and Area Partner, so children work with a consistent local team week in, week out.
Every session weaves together drama, dance and singing, built around what Perform calls the 4 Cs: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination. For the younger group, that means energetic dances and rapid-reaction games, specially composed songs and tongue-twisters, and character explorations and storytelling improvisations. Older children work on acting and improvisation — vocal projection, physicality and accents building presence and public-speaking confidence — alongside movement and group dance, and speech and singing in small groups where most children get a solo or featured role. Each class has no more than 22 children and always two Perform staff.
This summer the 4–7s sail aboard the Jammy Dodger in a Mermaids & Pirates adventure. The 7–12s tackle The Dream — Perform's retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream, peopled with footballers, pop stars and celebrities alongside Oberon and Titania. The current term runs from 15 April to 15 July, with no session on Wednesday 27 May. Because Perform uses a rolling curriculum, children can join at any point in the term rather than waiting for a new one to start.
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Can we try a class before signing up?
Yes — every child gets a free trial session. You can book online, by phone, or through the class Producer.
Which age group should my child join?
There are two groups at this venue: the 4–7s (Wednesdays 4–5pm) and the 7–12s (Wednesdays 5.05–6:05pm). For the younger class, the mixed age range is intentional — younger children are stretched by the group while older ones gain from being able to influence activities. For the 7–12s, Perform considers character and previous experience more relevant than exact age.
How does booking work?
Classes are bought in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions. You can also renew to the end of term at a slightly higher per-class rate, or pay monthly by Direct Debit. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10. Perform accepts childcare vouchers and offers a bursary scheme — call the office for details.
What if we miss a session?
Missed classes cannot be added to the end of a block. However, Perform runs a make-up system: while your child is still enrolled, they can attend an equivalent class at another venue subject to availability.
What happens in a typical session?
Each class brings together drama, dance and singing, with the weekly focus shifting inside a termly theme. Sessions are led by two Perform staff throughout, with a maximum of 22 children per class. Parents receive a weekly email from the Producer explaining that week's focus, and personalised feedback forms are issued during the term — written by the Producer and signed by Principal Lucy Quick.
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