Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs a weekly drama class for 7–12s every Saturday at 2:30pm–4:00pm at Beckenham Methodist Church, Bromley Road, Beckenham, BR3 5JE. Every child is entitled to a free trial session before committing to anything.
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About this class
Perform has held weekly classes at Beckenham Methodist Church since January 2012. The Saturday 2:30pm–4:00pm slot is for 7–12s, led by Producer Rebecca and Teacher Jessalyn, with Area Partner Jade providing oversight across the programme.
Classes are capped at 22 children, with two Perform staff in the room at all times. Each session moves through three distinct sections. Acting & Improvising covers drama games, character communication, vocal projection, physicality and accents — building presence and public-speaking confidence alongside the more obvious performing-arts skills. Movement & Dance shifts from energetic group work to more technical coordination and balance exercises. Speech & Singing focuses on articulation, projection and basic musical reading; small group sizes mean most children get a solo or featured part.
This summer term the class is working through The Dream — Perform's retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream, placing Oberon and Titania alongside footballers, pop stars and celebrities. The term runs to 18th July. Because Perform uses a rolling curriculum, there is no need to wait for a term start — children can join at any point. Parents receive a weekly email from the Producer explaining that week's focus, and a personalised progress Feedback Form each term, signed by Principal Lucy Quick.
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Can my child try a session before we commit?
Yes — every child is entitled to a free trial session. You can book through Perform's website, via the class Producer directly, or by phone.
What ages does the Beckenham Saturday class take?
The Saturday 2:30pm session is for 7–12s. Perform notes that previous performing-arts experience is not required at this stage — character and social readiness 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 at a slightly higher per-class rate, or spread the cost via monthly Direct Debit. Perform accepts childcare vouchers and offers a bursary scheme. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes.
What happens if my child misses a session?
Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block. Perform does run a make-up system allowing your child to attend the equivalent class at another venue — subject to availability and provided they are still enrolled at Perform.
What actually happens in a session?
Each session covers three areas: acting and improvisation (drama games, vocal projection, accents and character work); movement and dance (group exercises building into coordination and balance work); and speech and singing (articulation, projection and basic musical reading, in small enough groups that most children get a featured or solo part). Every week has a different focus within the term's running theme — this summer it is The Dream, Perform's take on A Midsummer Night's Dream.
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