Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at Orpington Methodist Church on Sevenoaks Road. The 4–7s class is on Tuesdays 4:05–5:05pm; the 7–12s class follows at 5:05–6:05pm. Every child can attend a free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform classes at Orpington Methodist Church run every Tuesday during term time, with the 4–7s group in the 4:05–5:05pm slot and the 7–12s group stepping in straight after at 5:05–6:05pm. The current term runs from 21 April to 14 July 2026, with no session on Tuesday 26 May. The local team here is Caitlin (Producer) and Chloe (teacher); Area Partner Oliver makes regular visits to support them both.
Each 60-minute session weaves drama, dance and singing into a single flowing class built around what Perform calls the 4 Cs: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination. For the 4–7s, that means rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired mirroring exercises in the first section, specially composed songs, raps and tongue-twisters in the second, and character explorations, storytelling and role-play in the third. The 7–12s work through acting and improvisation — covering vocal projection, physicality and accents — then movement and dance, and finally speech and singing, where small group sizes mean most children get a solo or featured role. Class sizes are capped at 22, and two Perform staff are present at every session.
This summer, the 4–7s are aboard the Mermaids & Pirates theme and the 7–12s are tackling The Dream, based on Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Because Perform runs a rolling curriculum, there is no need to wait for a term start — children can join at any point. Each week Caitlin sends parents an email covering that week's focus, and at intervals during the year a personalised written Feedback Form arrives, detailing your child's progress and signed by Principal Lucy Quick.
Booking is online, through Caitlin directly, or by phone. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of ten classes.
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Can my child try a class before we commit?
Yes. Every child is entitled to a free trial session. Book through Perform's website or contact Caitlin, the Orpington Producer, directly.
Which age group should my child join?
Perform runs two groups: 4–7s and 7–12s. In the 4–7s class a mixed age range is intentional — younger children are stretched by the group and older children develop early leadership skills. For the 7–12s, character and previous experience matter more than precise age, so if you are unsure, it is worth a conversation with Caitlin.
What actually happens in a session?
Each 60-minute class has three distinct sections. For 4–7s these are Move & Feel (dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired mirroring exercises), Listen, Speak & Sing (specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps), and Create & Imagine (storytelling, role play and character work). For 7–12s the sections are Acting & Improvising, Movement & Dance, and Speech & Singing. Every week has a different focus within the current term's theme — this summer that is Mermaids & Pirates for 4–7s and The Dream for 7–12s.
How does booking and payment work?
Classes are sold in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions. You can also renew to the end of term at a slightly higher per-class rate, 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 ten. Perform does not offer refunds, but sessions cancelled with three days' notice generate credit that can be applied to other Perform products. If your child restarts after a gap, a minimum of 10 consecutive classes must be purchased.
Do we have to wait for the start of a new term?
No. Perform's rolling curriculum means your child can join at any point — no waiting for a fixed entry date.
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