Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at Redland Park United Reformed Church, Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS6 6SA — on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. 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 Redland Park United Reformed Church since April 2013 — over a decade in the same building on Whiteladies Road. Sessions run on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, with the 4–7s and 7–12s classes scheduled back-to-back on each day: younger children finish just as the older group arrives. On Mondays, Charlotte and Phoebe lead both sessions; Fridays are with Amy and Missy; Saturdays with Amy and Felicia. If one day doesn't suit, the three-day timetable gives real room to manoeuvre.
Every session brings drama, dance and singing together in a single class rather than treating them as separate subjects. The 4–7s curriculum is divided into three blocks: movement and coordination work (including yoga-inspired mirroring exercises and rapid-reaction games), songs, tongue-twisters and raps to sharpen communication, and storytelling and character improvisations to stretch the imagination. For 7–12s the content steps up: acting games and improvisation to build presence and vocal projection, group movement and dance, and speech and singing work in small enough groups that most children get a solo or featured part. Class sizes are capped at 22, and every session has two Perform staff members. The whole curriculum is built around what Perform calls the 4 Cs — Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination — woven through every activity.
This summer the 4–7s are aboard the Jammy Dodger in Mermaids & Pirates, while the 7–12s are working through The Dream, Perform's version of A Midsummer Night's Dream. The current term runs from 11 April to 18 July, with no sessions on 4 May, 25 May or Friday 29 May.
Because Perform uses a rolling curriculum, children can join at any point — there's no need to wait until the start of a new term. After each session, the Producer sends parents a weekly email detailing that week's focus. During the term, each child also receives a personalised written feedback form signed by Principal Lucy Quick.
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Common questions
Can we try a session before signing up?
Yes. Perform offers a free trial class so your child can experience a full session at Redland Park before you commit to a block. You can book online, speak directly to the class Producer, or call the Perform office.
Which days and times are available at Redland Park?
There are six sessions each week across three days. For 4–7s: Mondays 4:00–5:00pm (Charlotte and Phoebe), Fridays 4:00–5:00pm (Amy and Missy), Saturdays 9:30–11:00am (Amy and Felicia). For 7–12s: Mondays 5:05–6:05pm (Charlotte and Phoebe), Fridays 5:05–6:05pm (Amy and Missy), Saturdays 11:15am–12:45pm (Amy and Felicia).
How does booking work?
Classes are booked in blocks of 10 or 20 consecutive sessions. You can sign up online, through the class Producer, or by phone. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes. A monthly Direct Debit option and a bursary scheme are also available, and Perform accepts childcare vouchers.
What happens if we miss a session?
Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block. However, a make-up system lets your child attend another Perform venue to cover the missed session, subject to availability. Perform does not offer refunds, but cancellations made with at least three days' notice result in a credit transferred to your account for future use.
My child is 5 — which class is right for them?
The 4–7s class deliberately takes a mixed age range. Younger children are challenged and stimulated by the group, while older children take on more of a guiding role. For 7–12s, Perform focuses on social skills through the performing arts; previous experience and character count for more than exact age.
What does a typical session actually involve?
For 4–7s, the hour covers movement and coordination exercises (including yoga-inspired mirroring), songs, tongue-twisters and raps, then character explorations and storytelling improvisations. For 7–12s, the session — 60 minutes on weekdays, 90 minutes on Saturdays — covers acting games and improvisation to build projection and physicality, group movement and dance, and speech and singing work. Small group sizes mean most children get a solo or featured part at some point. Every week has a different focus within the term's running theme.
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