Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–7 at Henleaze Infant School, Park Grove, Bristol BS9 4LG. Two Saturday sessions are available: 9:30am–11:00am and 11:15am–12:45pm. Every child can attend one free trial class before booking a block.
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About this class
Perform has been running Saturday classes at Henleaze Infant School since May 2015. Two sessions run back to back: 9:30am to 11:00am, and 11:15am to 12:45pm. Both are for children aged 4 to 7. The class is led by teacher Missy and producer Charlotte; area partner Gemma supports the local patch. The current summer term runs from 18th April to 18th July, with this term's 4–7s theme being Mermaids & Pirates.
Each 90-minute session is divided into three sections. Move & Feel opens the class with dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired mirroring, developing coordination, balance and core stability. Listen, Speak & Sing follows — specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps that work on confidence, concentration and communication at the same time. The third section, Create & Imagine, brings in character explorations, storytelling and role-playing improvisations. The focus shifts each week, so no two sessions are identical.
Classes are capped at 22 children and always have two Perform staff present. The underpinning framework is what Perform calls "The 4 Cs" — Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination — woven through every activity. Because the curriculum rolls continuously, children can join mid-term without waiting for a new block to start. Charlotte sends parents a weekly email summarising what the session covered, and personalised feedback forms are written and signed off by principal Lucy Quick.
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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 through the Perform website by finding Henleaze Infant School, through producer Charlotte directly, or by phone.
What ages are the Saturday classes at Henleaze?
Both Saturday sessions are for children aged 4 to 7. The mixed age range is deliberate: younger children are stretched and stimulated by those around them, while older children develop early leadership skills by having more influence over activities.
What actually happens in a session?
Each 90-minute class covers three areas — movement and dance (coordination games, rapid-reaction exercises, balance work); speech and singing (specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps); and drama and improvisation (character explorations, storytelling and role-play). The weekly focus shifts so sessions stay fresh. This summer the theme running through everything is Mermaids & Pirates.
How does booking and payment work?
Classes are purchased in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions. You can also renew to the end of term or pay monthly by Direct Debit. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes. Perform does not offer refunds, but cancellation with three days' notice moves the credit to your account for future use. A bursary scheme is available, and childcare vouchers are accepted.
Do children need any previous performing arts experience?
No prior experience is needed. For 4–7s, the curriculum is built around the continual development of the whole child, with an emphasis on social skills and personal growth rather than existing ability.
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