Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at West Faversham Community Centre on Bysing Wood Road. The 4–7s class meets Fridays at 4pm; the 7–12s follow at 5:05pm. Every child can attend a free trial session at this venue with no obligation to sign up before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform has been running classes at West Faversham Community Centre every Friday during term time since September 2015. The 4–7s group meets at 4pm; the 7–12s pick up at 5:05pm — a tidy back-to-back arrangement if you have children in both age groups. The current summer term runs from 24th April to 17th July, with no session on Friday 29th May. Benjamin teaches the classes, with Hollie as Producer and Oliver as Area Partner making regular visits.
Each one-hour session weaves together drama, dance and singing, and the content shifts every week within the term's theme. For the 4–7s, sessions move through movement and coordination work, songs and tongue-twisters, and storytelling improvisations — all built around this summer's theme, Mermaids & Pirates, in which the crew of the Jammy Dodger sets sail to discover faraway lands. The 7–12s are working on The Dream, Perform's version of A Midsummer Night's Dream, developing acting presence, vocal projection and movement alongside the story. Every class has two Perform staff and is capped at 22 children.
The curriculum is built around four areas — Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination — woven into every activity. Because Perform uses a rolling curriculum, children can join mid-term rather than waiting for a fresh start. Parents receive a personalised feedback form from their Producer each term, plus a weekly email detailing that week's focus.
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Can we try a session before signing up?
Yes. Every child can attend a free trial class at West Faversham Community Centre with no obligation to sign up afterwards. You can book through Perform's website, by phone, or through the class Producer.
Which session is right for my child's age?
The Friday 4pm class is for children aged 4–7; the 5:05pm class is for children aged 7–12. In the younger group, mixed ages are part of the design — younger children are encouraged by older classmates, while older children build confidence by taking on more of a leading role. In the older group, character and prior experience matter more than exact age.
How are classes booked and paid for?
Classes are purchased in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions. You can also renew to the end of term or pay monthly by Direct Debit. Perform does not offer refunds, but sessions can be cancelled with three days' notice and the credit transferred to your account for future use. New customers who join Perform's mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes. A bursary scheme is available, and Perform accepts childcare vouchers.
What happens in a typical session?
Sessions run for one hour and cover drama, dance and singing — with different content each week, all shaped around the term's theme. For 4–7s this summer the theme is Mermaids & Pirates; for 7–12s it is The Dream. Every class has two Perform staff and is capped at 22 children. Three times a year, families are invited to half-termly Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations where children share what they have been working on.
Who will be teaching?
At this venue the teacher is Benjamin and the Producer is Hollie. Perform teachers are working actors chosen after an audition process covering singing, dance and acting. All staff undergo DBS checks, reference checks, and regular first aid training. Area Partner Oliver makes regular visits to the class.
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