Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes at The Elephant House, 1 Dean Street, Bedminster, for children aged 4–12. The 4–7s group meets on Tuesdays at 4pm; the 7–12s follows 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 The Elephant House, 1 Dean Street, Bedminster since January 2025. Tuesday afternoons are now the fixed slot: the 4–7s session runs 4pm to 5pm, with the 7–12s going straight after from 5:05pm to 6:05pm — a useful back-to-back for households with children who fall into both groups.
Each 60-minute class weaves together three strands: movement and dance, acting and improvisation, and speech and singing. The 4–7s this summer term are working through Mermaids & Pirates, sailing aboard the good ship the Jammy Dodger as they practise coordination, vocal confidence and imaginative play. The 7–12s are tackling The Dream — a retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream — working through character, physicality and projection as Shakespeare's comedy comes to life. Every week brings a different focus within that theme, so children who attend regularly always find something new. Class sizes are capped at 22, with two Perform staff in the room throughout.
At this venue, the class is taught by Amy, with Fleur as the local producer and first point of contact for parents. Area Partner Gemma makes regular visits to support the team. Perform uses a rolling curriculum, so a child can join at any point during term rather than waiting for a set start date. The current term at The Elephant House runs from 21 April to 14 July, with no session on Tuesday 26 May. Each term, parents receive a personalised feedback form written by Fleur and signed by Principal Lucy Quick, alongside a weekly email from Fleur about that session's focus.
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Can my child try a session before we commit?
Yes. Every child is entitled to a free trial class. You can book online through Perform's website or contact producer Fleur directly.
When do classes run at The Elephant House?
Tuesday afternoons, every week during term time. The 4–7s session runs 4pm–5pm; the 7–12s runs 5:05pm–6:05pm. The current summer term runs from 21 April to 14 July 2026, with no class on Tuesday 26 May. If your child misses a session, a make-up system lets them attend another Perform venue subject to availability — missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block.
How do I book a block?
Classes are purchased in blocks of 10 or 20 consecutive sessions. You can sign up online, speak to Fleur, or call Perform's office. There is also a monthly Direct Debit option. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of ten classes. Perform accepts childcare vouchers and runs a bursary scheme for those who need it.
My child has never done drama before — will they manage?
No previous experience is needed. In the 4–7s group, a mixed age range is part of how the class works: younger children are stretched and stimulated by the group while older children gain experience leading activities. In the 7–12s, previous experience and character are more relevant than exact age — so a confident child who has never set foot on a stage is as well placed as one who has. Children can join mid-term because the curriculum rolls continuously.
What actually happens in a session?
Every class combines three elements: movement and dance (coordination exercises, games, balance work), acting and storytelling (improvisation, character work, role-play), and speech and singing (songs, tongue-twisters, projection exercises). Two Perform staff are present throughout, the class is capped at 22 children, and each week's activity shifts focus within the term's theme.
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