Perform Drama Classes for 4-7s - Ascot
Perform runs weekly drama classes at North Ascot Community Centre on Saturday mornings. The 4-7s class is 9:30–11am; the 7-12s class follows at 11:15am–12:45pm. Both run term-time only — the current term ends 18th July. Every child is entitled to one free trial session, which must be booked in advance (by phone or online) and scheduled within the next two weeks of term-time.
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About this class
Perform has been running Saturday classes at North Ascot Community Centre since September 2023. The 4-7s session runs 9:30–11am; the 7-12s session follows at 11:15am–12:45pm. The current term ends 18th July.
This summer the 4-7s theme is Mermaids & Pirates. Children set sail on the good ship the Jammy Dodger, meet the notorious Seasick Pirate and singing parrot Rita Conchita, and go on a swashbuckling quest to find the Sacred Coconut. The 7-12s, meanwhile, are working on The Dream — a retelling of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream featuring Oberon, Titania, footballers, popstars and celebrities. The classes are led by Producer Naomi and teacher Natasha, with Area Partner Gemma overseeing the schools.
Each 4-7s session is split into three sections built for this age group. Move & Feel opens with dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired mirroring exercises, all designed to develop coordination, balance and core stability. Listen, Speak & Sing follows — specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps that build verbal communication and confidence. The final section, Create & Imagine, is where children explore characters, storytelling and role-playing improvisations. The whole curriculum is built around what Perform calls 'The 4 Cs': Confidence, Communication, Concentration and Coordination. Class size is capped at 22 children, with two Perform staff members present throughout.
Parents do not attend the weekly sessions — children benefit most without parents present — but there are three opportunities each year to watch the work: half-term Open Workshops and an end-of-term Presentation featuring dancing, acting and singing. After each session, the Producer emails a summary of that week's focus. Personalised Feedback Forms, written by your Producer and read and signed by Perform's Principal Lucy Quick, are issued regularly throughout the year. Producer Naomi is available to discuss your child's progress at any point.
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Can we try a session before committing?
Yes. Every child gets one free trial session. Book it in advance — by phone or online — and it must be scheduled within the next two weeks of term-time. Before attending, a registration form covering contact, identification and health details must be completed and signed.
What does my child need to wear?
The relevant Perform T-shirt must be purchased and worn to every session. Perform reserves the right to refuse admission without a refund if a child arrives without it, so it is worth sorting before the first class.
Which class suits a child who is 7?
There is an overlap window — ages 4 years to 7 years may suit either the 4-7s or the 7-12s class. At North Ascot, the 4-7s run 9:30–11am and the 7-12s run 11:15am–12:45pm, both on Saturdays. In mixed-age classes, younger children are stretched by the group while older children gain confidence by influencing activities. If you are unsure, ask the Producer when you book the trial.
How are sessions structured and booked?
Classes are booked in blocks of 10 consecutive weekly sessions, with a 20-session option also available. Perform runs a rolling curriculum, so children can start when they are ready rather than waiting for a fixed intake date. Sessions run during term-time only — the current term at North Ascot runs to 18th July — and pause for school holidays, though holiday courses are often offered in the breaks.
What if we miss a session?
Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block. You can, however, arrange a make-up at another Perform class — call by 11am on the day you would like your child to attend, provided they still have at least one untaken session remaining at North Ascot.
Is there an end-of-term show?
Three times a year, family and friends are invited to half-term Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations, where children perform dancing, acting and singing. This summer, tickets are also available for a West End show — Mermaids & Pirates, the same theme the 4-7s are exploring in class.
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