Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at The Old Schoolhouse, 4 Market Hill, Royston (SG8 9JL), every Tuesday during term time — 4–7s at 4pm, 7–12s 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 at The Old Schoolhouse, 4 Market Hill since October 2022. On Tuesday afternoons, two separate classes follow one another: 4–7s from 4pm to 5pm, then 7–12s from 5:05pm to 6:05pm. Lauren and Marisa teach both groups, with Area Partner Hannah making regular visits to observe and support.
Every session combines drama, dance and singing into a single hour, built around what Perform calls the 4 Cs — Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination. For the younger group, that means Move & Feel activities (dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired exercises), Listen, Speak & Sing (specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps), and Create & Imagine (character work, storytelling and role-play). The 7–12s class moves through Acting & Improvising, Movement & Dance, and Speech & Singing, with the emphasis shifting towards vocal projection, physicality and performing presence. Every class has two Perform staff in the room and is capped at 22 children.
This summer term, the 4–7s theme is Mermaids & Pirates — setting sail on the good ship the Jammy Dodger — while 7–12s are working on The Dream, Perform's take on A Midsummer Night's Dream reimagined with footballers, pop stars and celebrities. The current Royston term runs from 14 April to 14 July, with no session on Tuesday 26 May. Because Perform uses a rolling curriculum, children can join at any point rather than waiting for a fresh start.
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Can my child come for a trial before we commit?
Yes. Every child is entitled to a free trial session so you can see the class in action before booking a block. Book via the Perform website, by phone, or through your class Producer.
How do I book, and what does committing involve?
Sign-up is available online, through your class Producer or by phone. Places are booked in blocks of 10 consecutive classes; a block of 20 is also available, as is renewal to the end of term or a monthly Direct Debit option. Perform does not offer refunds, but sessions cancelled with at least three days' notice become credit on your account for future use on other Perform products. If you cancel and later restart, a minimum of 10 classes must be purchased again.
What ages are the Tuesday Royston classes for?
The 4–7s class runs 4pm–5pm and the 7–12s class runs 5:05pm–6:05pm. In the younger group, a mixed age range is deliberate: younger children are stretched by the group dynamic and older children begin to develop leadership skills. In the 7–12s class, previous experience and character matter more than exact age.
What actually happens in a session?
Each class covers drama, dance and singing in a single hour, with a different focus every week within the current term's theme. The Royston 4–7s are currently on Mermaids & Pirates; the 7–12s are working through The Dream. Activities range from role-play improvisations and vocal games to movement sequences and group performance work. Two Perform staff run every session, and parents receive a personalised written feedback form along with a weekly email from the Producer explaining that week's focus.
Are there any end-of-term performances?
Three times a year, family and friends are invited to half-termly Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations where children show what they have learnt. Holiday courses also include mini-performances. Perform's current holiday course is themed around Peter Pan, available for children aged 4–10, in three, four or five-day options.
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