Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–7 and 7–12 at The Henderson Hub, High Street, Abbots Langley (WD5 0AR). Both groups meet on Thursdays — the 4–7s at 4:00pm to 5:00pm, a second class at 5:05pm to 6:05pm — and every child is welcome to attend a free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform at The Henderson Hub runs on Thursday afternoons, with the 4–7s group at 4:00pm–5:00pm and a second class starting at 5:05pm. Hannah is the teacher and Area Partner for this venue, so there is one point of contact who knows the room and the children in it.
Every hour divides into three sections. The 4–7s begin with Move & Feel — dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired mirroring aimed at building coordination and balance — then move into Listen, Speak & Sing, where specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps stretch confidence and communication. The final section, Create & Imagine, brings in character explorations, storytelling and role-playing improvisations to develop concentration and speaking skills. Each week has a different focus within the current term's theme — this summer it is Mermaids & Pirates for the 4–7s — so the content shifts while the structure stays familiar.
Everything threads through Perform's four-strand curriculum: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination, woven into every activity. The aim is skills that travel — into the playground, into the classroom, into any situation that asks a child to stand up and speak.
Class size is capped at 22 children and there are always two Perform staff present. Perform teachers are usually working actors, hand-picked after an audition covering singing, dance and acting, and they undergo a full DBS check plus written and verbal reference checks before they set foot in a class. The curriculum rolls continuously, so children can join at any point without waiting for a new term. Parents receive a personalised feedback form from the Producer after each block, as well as a weekly email from the Producer describing that week's focus.
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Can we try a session before committing?
Yes — Perform offers a free trial class with no obligation to sign up. Book through the Perform website to reserve a place at a Thursday session at The Henderson Hub.
What age groups run on Thursdays at Abbots Langley?
Two groups: 4–7s at 4:00pm–5:00pm and a second class at 5:05pm–6:05pm. In the 4–7s group, the mixed age range is deliberate — younger children are challenged and stimulated by the group, while older children gain confidence from being able to influence activities. For 7–12s classes, Perform notes that previous experience and character matter more than the exact age.
What happens in the hour?
Every session covers drama, dance and singing. The 4–7s curriculum is split into three sections: Move & Feel (dances, games and yoga-inspired movement to build coordination and balance), Listen, Speak & Sing (specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps), and Create & Imagine (character work, storytelling and improvisation). Each week has a different focus within the term's theme. Classes run twice a year to Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations where family and friends see what children have learnt.
How does booking work, and are there refunds?
Classes are booked in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions; there is also an option to renew to the end of term. Booking is available online, by phone, or directly through the class Producer. Perform does not offer refunds, but sessions cancelled with three days' notice generate credit transferable to other Perform products. A make-up system allows a missed session to be attended at another venue, subject to availability.
What does it cost and are there ways to reduce the outlay?
Classes are purchased in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions; a monthly Direct Debit option is also available, as is a bursary scheme for families who need support. Perform accepts childcare vouchers. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes.
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