Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at Sheering Village Hall, The Street, Sheering, CM22 7LX. The 4–7s class is on Fridays at 4pm–5pm; the 7–12s follows at 5:05pm–6:05pm. Every child can attend one free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform has been running classes at Sheering Village Hall since September 2024. Two back-to-back sessions take place on Friday evenings: the 4–7s group at 4pm–5pm, and the 7–12s immediately after at 5:05pm–6:05pm. Andrew produces and coordinates the classes; Jade teaches. Area Partner Hannah pays regular visits to the venue.
Each session runs for an hour and moves across drama, dance and singing within a weekly theme. For the 4–7s, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired movement sit alongside specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and character improvisations. The 7–12s programme covers acting and improvisation exercises that build vocal projection and presence, movement work that grows more technically focused as the term progresses, and speech-and-singing practice sized in small groups so most children get a solo or featured moment. No more than 22 children attend any one class, and two Perform staff members are present throughout.
This summer term the 4–7s are sailing aboard the good ship Jammy Dodger in the Mermaids & Pirates theme. The 7–12s are working with The Dream, Perform's adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
The current term at Sheering runs from 17th April to 17th July; there is no session on Friday 29th May. Perform uses a rolling curriculum, so children can start any Friday rather than waiting for the beginning of a new term. Each block covers ten consecutive classes. Parents receive a personalised written Feedback Form from the Producer as well as a weekly email outlining that week's focus.
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Can we try a session before signing up?
Yes. Every child is entitled to one free trial class at Sheering Village Hall before you commit to anything. Book through the Perform website to find availability for the Friday sessions.
What age groups are catered for here?
The Friday classes cover two groups: 4–7s (4pm–5pm) and 7–12s (5:05pm–6:05pm). In the younger group, the mixed age range is deliberate — older children gain leadership experience while younger ones are stretched by the group around them. For the 7–12s, Perform considers a child's previous experience and character more relevant than their exact age when deciding which group is the better fit.
What actually happens in a session?
Each class runs for an hour across drama, dance and singing, built around a weekly theme. This term the 4–7s theme is Mermaids & Pirates; the 7–12s are working with The Dream, drawn from A Midsummer Night's Dream. Every week has a different focus. Because Perform runs a rolling curriculum, a child who joins partway through a term is following the same programme as everyone else rather than waiting to catch up.
How are classes paid for?
Classes are bought in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions. It is also possible to renew to the end of term, or pay monthly by Direct Debit. Perform accepts childcare vouchers and has a bursary scheme for families who need support with the cost. New customers who join the Perform mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes.
What if we miss a Friday session?
Missed sessions cannot be added on to the end of a block. Perform does operate a make-up system: a child can attend a session at another venue in their area, subject to availability — useful to know for the 29th May no-session date at Sheering and any other absences across the term.
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