Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes at Longwell Green Community Centre, Shellards Road, Bristol (BS30 9DU) for children aged 4–12. The 4–7s group meets on Wednesdays at 4pm, and the 7–12s follow straight after at 5:05pm. Every child is entitled to a free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform launched at Longwell Green Community Centre in May 2026, bringing its weekly performing-arts programme to south-east Bristol. Classes run on Wednesdays: the 4–7s group at 4pm–5pm, with the 7–12s picking up at 5:05pm through to 6:05pm — useful for families with children in both age groups. The current term runs from 13 May to 15 July, and classes are term-time only.
Each session weaves drama, dance and singing around a single theme that shifts each term. This summer the 4–7s are aboard the Jammy Dodger for Mermaids & Pirates, while the 7–12s are tackling The Dream — Perform's retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream, complete with Oberon, Titania, footballers and pop stars. Sessions divide into three sections. For the younger group that means Move & Feel (coordination games and yoga-inspired movement), Listen, Speak & Sing (original songs, tongue-twisters and raps) and Create & Imagine (storytelling and character improvisation). The 7–12s work through Acting & Improvising, Movement & Dance, and Speech & Singing — the last of which gives most children a solo or featured moment. Everything is built around Perform's four core areas: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination.
Numbers are capped at 22 children per class, with two Perform staff in every session. At Longwell Green the class is led by Phoebe, with Area Partner Gemma overseeing the programme. The curriculum rolls continuously, so children can join mid-term without waiting for a natural entry point. Parents receive a personalised written Feedback Form from the Producer each term, plus a weekly email explaining that session's focus. Three times a year, families are invited to Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations to see what their child has been working on.
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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 the class Producer, or by calling the Perform office.
What ages are the Longwell Green classes for?
Two groups run back-to-back on Wednesdays: 4–7s (4pm–5pm) and 7–12s (5:05pm–6:05pm). For the younger group, the mixed age range is intentional — younger children are stretched by the group dynamic, while older ones take on an informal leadership role. For the 7–12s, character and previous experience matter more than an exact age.
What happens in a typical session?
Every class covers drama, dance and singing, divided into three sections. The 4–7s work through movement games and coordination activities, original songs and raps, and character improvisation. The 7–12s focus on acting and improvisation, movement and dance, and speech and singing — with most children getting a solo or featured moment in the singing section. The theme changes each term; this summer the 4–7s are working on Mermaids & Pirates and the 7–12s on The Dream.
How does booking work, and what if we miss a session?
Classes are purchased as a block of 10 consecutive sessions, with options for 20 sessions or renewal to the end of term. Perform does not offer refunds, but cancelling with at least three days' notice transfers the credit to your account for future use. Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block, though Perform operates a make-up system allowing attendance at another venue subject to availability.
Is there any financial help available?
Perform offers a bursary scheme — call the office for details. You can pay in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions, renew to the end of term at a slightly higher per-class rate, or spread payments monthly via Direct Debit. Childcare vouchers are accepted. New customers who join Perform's mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes.
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