Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at Church House Hall, Church Yard, Hitchin (SG5 1HP). The 4–7s meet on Wednesdays at 4pm–5pm; the 7–12s follow on at 5:05pm–6:05pm. Every child can attend a free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform has been running classes at Church House Hall in Hitchin every Wednesday since September 2012 — well over a decade of weekly sessions at the same address, which can make a real difference when you are asking a child to walk into a room full of strangers and have a go. The current class is led by Lauren, with Emma as Producer and Sophie dropping in regularly as Area Partner. Both age groups meet on the same evening: the 4–7s come in at 4pm, finishing at 5pm, then the 7–12s take over from 5:05pm to 6:05pm. The current summer term runs from 15 April to 15 July, with no session on Wednesday 27 May.
Each one-hour session weaves together drama, dance and singing, built around four core areas: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination. For the younger group, that means Move & Feel — dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired mirroring — alongside specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps, then character explorations and storytelling improvisations. This summer the 4–7s are sailing aboard the Jammy Dodger in the Mermaids & Pirates theme. Older children work on acting and improvisation, vocal projection, movement and dance, and speech and singing; their summer theme is The Dream, a retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Every class has two Perform staff members present and is capped at 22 children.
Perform runs a rolling curriculum, so children can join at any point rather than waiting for a new term to begin. The focus is on whole-child development over time. Three times a year — at half-termly Open Workshops and an end-of-term Presentation — family and friends are invited in to see what the children have been working on. Producer Emma sends a weekly email to parents detailing that week's focus, and every child receives a personalised Feedback Form signed by Principal Lucy Quick.
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Can we try a session before signing up?
Yes — every child is entitled to a free trial class. It is a full session, so you will get a clear sense of whether the class suits your child before committing to a block.
Which age group would my child be in?
There are two groups: 4–7s (Wednesdays, 4pm–5pm) and 7–12s (Wednesdays, 5:05pm–6:05pm). In the 4–7s class, Perform keeps a deliberate mix of ages — younger children are stretched by the group, and older children develop early leadership skills. For the 7–12s, previous experience matters less than character and a willingness to join in.
What happens in a typical session?
Each hour covers drama, dance and singing. The 4–7s move through energetic coordination games, songs and raps, and storytelling improvisations; the 7–12s work on acting, movement and vocal technique. Every week has a different focus. The current summer themes are Mermaids & Pirates (4–7s) and The Dream (7–12s).
How does booking and payment work?
Classes are purchased in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions, with the option to renew to the end of term or pay monthly by Direct Debit. If you need to cancel, three days' notice converts your remaining sessions into account credit usable on other Perform products — no refunds are offered. Restarting after cancellation requires buying a minimum of 10 consecutive classes. A bursary scheme is available, and Perform accepts childcare vouchers. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes.
Can older children work towards qualifications?
For 7–12s, Perform offers optional add-on courses including LAMDA classes, Challenge Awards and Interview Technique, alongside the standard weekly sessions.
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