Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform drama classes for children aged 4–12 run every Thursday at Knebworth Trinity Church (Trinity Hall), Park Lane, SG3 6PD — the 4–7s class starts at 4:00pm and the 7–12s class 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 weekly at Knebworth Trinity Church since September 2022, with two back-to-back classes on Thursday evenings in Trinity Hall on Park Lane. The younger group (4–7s) takes the 4:00–5:00pm slot; the older group (7–12s) follows from 5:05–6:05pm. Lauren is the Producer for both classes, joined by Emily, and Area Partner Hannah visits regularly to support them.
Each session weaves drama, dance and singing into a single hour — no single-subject lessons, just a flowing mix of all three. For the 4–7s, that means movement games, yoga-inspired exercises and balance work in the first section, before shifting into specially composed songs and tongue-twisters, and finishing with storytelling and character role-play. The 7–12s follow a similar shape: drama games focused on vocal projection and physical presence, a movement-and-dance sequence that builds coordination through ensemble work, and a speech-and-singing section where small group sizes mean most children get a solo or featured moment. Every activity is built around what Perform calls the 4 Cs — Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination.
This summer term (16 April – 16 July, with no session on Thursday 28 May) the 4–7s are aboard the Jammy Dodger for Mermaids & Pirates, while the 7–12s are stepping into The Dream, Perform's retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream with Oberon, Titania, and a cast of footballers, popstars and celebrities. Class size is capped at 22 children, with two Perform staff in the room at all times. Parents receive a weekly email from Lauren detailing that week's focus, and a written Feedback Form signed by Principal Lucy Quick tracks each child's progress.
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Can my child try a class before signing up?
Yes — every child can attend a free trial session. Book through Perform's website by finding the Knebworth Trinity Church venue, or call the office.
What ages do the Thursday classes at this venue cover?
There are two classes: the 4–7s group (4:00–5:00pm) and the 7–12s group (5:05–6:05pm). In the younger class, a mixed age range is deliberate — older children can take on a more guiding role, while younger ones are stretched by their peers. For the 7–12s class, Perform says previous experience and character matter more than exact age.
How does booking and payment work?
Classes are booked in blocks of 10 or 20 consecutive sessions, with options to renew to the end of term or pay monthly by Direct Debit. Perform does not offer refunds, but you can cancel with three days' notice and the credit moves to your account for use on other Perform products. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes. A bursary scheme is available, and Perform accepts childcare vouchers — call the office for details.
What does a session actually involve?
Each one-hour class combines drama, dance and singing, with a different focus each week inside a broader termly theme. The curriculum changes each term: this summer the 4–7s are doing Mermaids & Pirates and the 7–12s are working on The Dream, based on A Midsummer Night's Dream. Older children in the 7–12s group do not need prior performing arts experience — Perform's focus is on social skills and personal development, so character and attitude are what count.
Does my child need to wait until the start of term to join?
No. Perform runs a rolling curriculum, which means children can start at any point rather than waiting for a fixed enrolment date. If your child misses a session once enrolled, a make-up system allows them to attend a class at a different venue, subject to availability — though missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block.
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