Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform drama classes for children aged 4–12 run every Monday at Epping Hall, St John's Rd, Epping (CM16 5JU). The 4–7s session is 4pm–5pm; the 7–12s follows straight after at 5:05pm–6:05pm. Every child can attend one free trial class before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform has been running weekly Monday classes at Epping Hall since September 2017. The current term runs from 13th April to 13th July, with no sessions on 4th May and 25th May (bank holidays). The two back-to-back slots give families with children in different age groups a convenient single trip: 4–7s from 4pm to 5pm, 7–12s from 5:05pm to 6:05pm.
Teacher Eleanor leads the sessions, with Producer Andrew managing the class and Area Partner Gemma visiting both groups regularly. Class sizes are capped at 22 children and there are always two Perform staff members present.
Each hour covers drama, dance and singing, structured around Perform's four core areas — Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination — woven into every activity. The curriculum is rolling, so children can start whenever they are ready rather than waiting for the beginning of a term. This summer the 4–7s are setting sail aboard the good ship Jammy Dodger in Mermaids & Pirates, working through movement games, yoga-inspired exercises, specially composed songs and storytelling improvisations. The 7–12s are taking on The Dream — a retelling of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream featuring footballers, pop stars and celebrities — with a focus on vocal projection, acting, improvisation and group movement work. Every week brings a different focus, so sessions don't repeat.
Andrew sends parents a weekly email explaining that session's theme, and each child receives a personalised written Feedback Form detailing their progress, signed by Principal Lucy Quick.
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Can we try a session before signing up?
Yes — every child is entitled to one free trial class, with no obligation to book a block afterwards. You can arrange this through Perform's website.
Which age groups are catered for here?
Epping Hall runs two classes on Mondays: 4–7s (4pm–5pm) and 7–12s (5:05pm–6:05pm). In the 4–7s group, mixed ages are intentional — younger children are stretched by the group around them, while older children develop leadership skills. In the 7–12s group, previous experience and character matter more than exact age.
How are places booked and paid for?
Places are purchased in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions, or you can renew to the end of term. A monthly Direct Debit option is also available. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes. Perform accepts childcare vouchers and operates a bursary scheme — call the office for details.
What if we miss a session?
Missed classes cannot be added to the end of a block under any circumstances. A make-up system does allow your child to attend a session at another Perform venue to cover the gap, subject to availability.
What happens in a typical session?
Each 60-minute class moves through drama, dance and singing. The 4–7s session spans movement games and yoga-inspired exercises, specially composed songs and tongue-twisters, and storytelling or role-play improvisations. The 7–12s session covers acting and improvisation games, movement and dance, and speech and singing — including vocal projection and basic musical reading. At half-term and at the end of term, family and friends are invited to Open Workshops and Presentations where children show what they have been working on. Holiday courses, when they run, include mini-performances too.
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