Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–7 at St Mary's Community Centre, Upper Street, Islington N1 2TX, every Saturday from 2:30pm to 4:00pm during term time. Every child can attend a free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform's 4–7s class at St Mary's Community Centre meets every Saturday from 2:30 to 4:00pm during term time, on Upper Street in Islington. The current summer term runs from 11 April to 18 July; the class has been running at this venue since September 2022. Teacher Faith and Producer Niyi lead each session, with Area Partner Jade visiting regularly — a settled team rather than a rotating roster of faces.
Every session weaves together three strands. Move & Feel gets children moving through dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired mirroring, building coordination and balance. Listen, Speak & Sing uses specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps to work on confidence and communication. Create & Imagine draws on character explorations, storytelling and role-playing improvisations to stretch imagination and develop speaking skills. This summer the theme is Mermaids & Pirates. Class size is capped at 22 children, with two Perform staff present throughout.
Perform uses a rolling curriculum, so your child can join at any point rather than waiting for a new term to begin. The focus sits on the four Cs — Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination — woven into every activity. After each session parents receive a weekly email from the Producer outlining that week's focus, and each term Perform sends a personalised Feedback Form signed by Principal Lucy Quick. Three times a year, family and friends are invited to Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations to see what has been learnt.
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Can we try a class before committing?
Yes — every child can attend a free trial session before signing up to a block. You can book online through Perform's website, through Producer Niyi, or by phone.
How does booking and payment work?
Classes are purchased in blocks of 10 or 20 consecutive sessions. You can also renew to the end of term at a slightly higher rate per session, or pay monthly by Direct Debit. Perform accepts childcare vouchers and has a bursary scheme for families who need support with costs. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off a first block of 10 classes.
Refunds are not offered, but sessions can be cancelled with three days' notice and the credit transferred to your account for use on other Perform products. If your child restarts after cancelling, a minimum of 10 consecutive classes must be purchased.
What age is this Saturday class for?
This class is for children aged 4 to 7. Within that range the group is deliberately mixed in age: younger children are stretched and stimulated by what the older ones can do, while older children gain confidence by influencing activities and helping set the pace.
What happens in a typical session?
Each 90-minute session covers drama, dance and singing. The 4–7s structure moves through Move & Feel (games, dance and yoga-inspired mirroring), Listen, Speak & Sing (original songs, tongue-twisters and raps), and Create & Imagine (storytelling, character work and improvisation). The weekly focus shifts so no two classes are identical, and every term is built around a theme — this summer it is Mermaids & Pirates.
What should my child wear or bring?
Perform does not publish a uniform or kit list. Comfortable clothes that allow free movement are sensible for a session that mixes dance, games and drama.
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