Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at St John Fisher Catholic Church Hall, 48 Thanet Road, Bexley (DA5 1AP), every Tuesday — 4–7s at 4:00pm and 7–12s at 5:05pm. Every child is entitled to a free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform has been running classes at St John Fisher Catholic Church Hall in Bexley since January 2020. On Tuesday afternoons the hall hosts two consecutive sessions: the 4–7s group at 4:00pm and the 7–12s group at 5:05pm, each running for an hour. Teacher Matthew delivers the sessions alongside Producer Lillie, and Area Partner Oliver visits regularly. The current summer term runs from 14 April to 14 July, with no session on Tuesday 26 May.
Each class weaves drama, dance and singing through Perform's curriculum framework — built around what they call the 4 Cs: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination. For the 4–7s, that means three distinct sections each week: Move & Feel (dances, reaction games and yoga-inspired mirroring exercises), Listen, Speak & Sing (specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps), and Create & Imagine (storytelling, character work and role-play improvisations). This summer the 4–7s theme is Mermaids & Pirates, with the story centred on the good ship the Jammy Dodger. The 7–12s are spending the term with The Dream — Perform's reworking of A Midsummer Night's Dream, casting Oberon and Titania alongside footballers and pop stars. Class sizes are capped at 22 children, and every session has two Perform staff members present.
Because Perform uses a rolling curriculum, children can join at any point rather than waiting for a new block to begin. The mixed age range in the 4–7s group is deliberate: younger children are stretched and stimulated by the group, while older children pick up early leadership experience. In the 7–12s, character and enthusiasm count for more than any prior performing-arts experience. Parents receive a personalised written Feedback Form — signed by Principal Lucy Quick — and a weekly email from the Producer summarising that week's focus.
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Can my child try a class before we commit?
Yes — every child is entitled to a free trial session. You can see exactly what goes on before booking a block. Arrange it via Perform's website, through Producer Lillie, or by phone.
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 (at a slightly higher rate per class) or pay monthly by Direct Debit. Perform accepts childcare vouchers, and a bursary scheme is available. New customers who sign up to the Perform mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes. Booking is available online, through Producer Lillie, or by phone.
Which age group should my child join?
The two groups at this venue are 4–7s (Tuesdays 4:00–5:00pm) and 7–12s (Tuesdays 5:05–6:05pm). In the 4–7s class, the mixed age range is part of the design — younger children are stretched and stimulated by the group, and older children develop early leadership skills. For the 7–12s, Perform focuses on social skills through performing arts, so a child's character and enthusiasm matters more than prior experience.
What happens in a typical session?
Each hour-long class covers drama, dance and singing, with a different focus every week. The 4–7s work through three sections: physical warm-ups and reaction games, song and speech work, and imaginative character and storytelling exercises. The 7–12s cover acting and improvisation (including vocal projection, physicality and accents), movement and dance, and speech and singing — with small enough groups that most children get a solo or featured role. Two Perform staff members run every class, with a maximum of 22 children.
What if we miss a session?
Missed classes cannot be added to the end of a block under any circumstances. However, a make-up system allows your child to attend a session at another Perform venue, subject to availability, as long as they are still enrolled with Perform. Sessions can be cancelled with three days' notice, and the resulting credit moves to your account for use on other Perform products.
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