Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly Saturday drama classes for children aged 4–12 at The Parish Church of St Luke, Eardley Road, Sevenoaks (TN13 1XT). Two morning sessions serve the 4–7s (9:30–11am and 11:15am–12:45pm); the 2:00–3:30pm slot is for 7–12s. Every child can attend a free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform has been running Saturday classes at St Luke's Church in Sevenoaks since September 2003. The current summer term runs from 18 April to 18 July. There are two morning slots for 4–7s (9:30–11am and 11:15am–12:45pm) and an afternoon slot at 2:00–3:30pm for 7–12s — all led by Karen as Producer, with Jenny alongside her.
A Perform session combines drama, dance and singing, structured across three distinct sections each week. For the 4–7s, one part of the class gets children moving through dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired exercises; another section is devoted to specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps; and the third brings in character work, storytelling and role-play improvisations. The 7–12s session shifts gear: acting and improvisation exercises build vocal projection and physical presence; movement and dance work progresses from energetic warm-ups towards coordination and balance; and speech and singing develops articulation and basic musical reading, with groups small enough that most children get a solo or featured moment. Classes are capped at 22 children and there are always two Perform staff members in the room.
This summer, the 4–7s are sailing aboard the Jammy Dodger in the Mermaids & Pirates theme, while the 7–12s are exploring Shakespeare via The Dream — a reimagining of A Midsummer Night's Dream with Oberon, Titania, footballers and celebrities. Perform runs a rolling curriculum, so there is no fixed intake point: children can join at any point in term rather than waiting for a new block to begin. Every activity is built around what Perform calls the "4 Cs" — confidence, concentration, communication and coordination — with the aim of helping children develop personally and academically, not just on stage.
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Can my child try a class before we commit?
Yes — every child can attend a free trial session. Book online, through Karen (the class Producer), or by calling the Perform office.
What ages are the Sevenoaks classes for?
The Saturday morning sessions at 9:30am and 11:15am are for 4–7s; the 2:00pm session is for 7–12s. In the 4–7s group the mixed age range is intentional — younger children are stretched and stimulated by the group, while older children develop confidence by being able to influence activities. For the 7–12s, Perform considers a child's character and previous experience alongside their exact age.
How does booking and payment work?
Classes are purchased in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions, with an option to renew to the end of term or pay monthly by Direct Debit. 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. Perform does not offer refunds, but sessions cancelled with at least three days' notice generate credit that can be used on other Perform products.
What actually happens in a session?
Each class covers drama, dance and singing across three sections. For younger children those are movement and games, songs and raps, and character or storytelling work. For the 7–12s, the three sections are acting and improvisation, movement and dance, and speech and singing. Every class has two Perform staff members and no more than 22 children.
Is there anything on during the school holidays?
A Peter Pan holiday course for children aged 4–10 runs Monday 27 – Friday 31 July, 10am–3pm, at this venue, led by Karen and Jenny. Three-, four- and five-day options are available.
Will parents get any feedback on their child's progress?
Karen writes a personalised Feedback Form detailing your child's progress, signed by Perform's Principal Lucy Quick. She also sends a weekly email after each class outlining that week's focus.
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