Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform's weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 run every Saturday at 3rd Hertford Scout Group, Port Vale, Hertford (SG14 3AF). The 4–7s class starts at 9:30am and finishes at 11:00am; the 7–12s follow at 11:15am until 12:45pm. Every child is entitled to a free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform has been running Saturday classes at the 3rd Hertford Scout Group on Port Vale since May 2015. The 4–7s group takes to the hall at 9:30am and wraps up at 11:00am; the 7–12s follow straight after, from 11:15am until 12:45pm. The current summer term runs until 18th July. Teacher Matthew leads the sessions, with Producer Marisa overseeing the venue and keeping parents informed week to week, and Area Partner Sophie dropping in regularly to support the team.
Every session weaves together drama, dance and singing as one continuous 90-minute curriculum. For the 4–7s, that means rapid-reaction movement games and yoga-inspired mirroring exercises, specially composed songs and tongue-twisters, and character storytelling and role-play. Older children in the 7–12s work on vocal projection, physicality and accents in acting exercises; progress through coordinated movement and group dance; and develop articulation and confidence in the speech and singing section — small group sizes mean most children pick up a solo or featured moment. The whole curriculum is built around four areas Perform calls the 4 Cs: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination, woven into every activity. This summer, the 4–7s theme is Mermaids & Pirates; the 7–12s are working on The Dream, Perform's version of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Classes are capped at 22 children and always staffed by two Perform team members. Because Perform runs a rolling curriculum, children can start when they're ready rather than waiting for a new term to begin. Parents receive a weekly email from Marisa detailing that week's focus, and a personalised written Feedback Form — signed by Perform Principal Lucy Quick — tracks each child's progress over time. Three times a year, family members are invited in for Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations where children share what they have been working on.
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Can we try a session before signing up?
Yes. Every child is entitled to a free trial class. You can book through Perform's website, by phoning the office, or by speaking directly to Producer Marisa.
What ages are the Saturday classes at Hertford for?
The venue runs two groups: 4–7s (Saturdays 9:30am–11:00am) and 7–12s (Saturdays 11:15am–12:45pm). For the younger group, the mixed age range is intentional — children learn from each other, younger ones pushed along by the group and older ones gaining from a degree of influence over activities. For the older group, Perform say that previous experience and personal character matter more than exact age, so a child slightly outside the range may still be a good fit.
How does booking and payment work?
Classes are bought in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions, or you can renew to the end of term at a slightly higher per-class rate. A monthly Direct Debit option is also available. Perform does not offer refunds, but sessions cancelled with at least three days' notice generate credit that can be used on other Perform products. If your child stops and then restarts, a minimum of 10 consecutive classes must be purchased again. A bursary scheme is available for families who need support with costs, and childcare vouchers are accepted. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off a first block of 10 classes.
What actually happens in a session?
Each class covers drama, dance and singing in a single continuous session — not as isolated activities but as one rolling curriculum. For the 4–7s, expect movement games and yoga-inspired exercises, specially composed songs and raps, and imaginative storytelling and role-play. The 7–12s work on acting and improvisation, coordinated group movement, and speech and singing including vocal projection and basic musical reading. Two Perform staff are present at every class, and the group never exceeds 22 children.
What if we miss a session?
Missed classes cannot be added to the end of a block. Perform does operate a make-up system, though: your child can attend the same class at another venue, subject to availability, provided they are still enrolled.
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