Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform holds weekly drama, dance and singing classes at All Saints Church, Romford Road, Chigwell Row (IG7 4QD) every Saturday — 9:30 to 11am for children aged 4–7, then 11:15am to 12:45pm for 7–12s. Every child can attend a free trial session before committing to anything.
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About this class
Saturday mornings at All Saints Church run on a back-to-back timetable: 4–7s on first at 9:30am until 11am, then 7–12s straight after at 11:15am until 12:45pm. Lisa leads the sessions, with Area Partner Jade overseeing the venue. The current summer term runs from 11th April to 18th July.
Each session covers drama, dance and singing, split across three distinct sections. For the younger group that means rapid-reaction games, yoga-inspired mirroring exercises and coordinated dances; specially composed songs and tongue-twisters; and character exploration through storytelling and improvisation. For 7–12s the material steps up: acting games that develop vocal projection and stage presence, movement work that builds toward technical coordination, and speech and singing with a focus on articulation and projection. This summer term the 4–7s are aboard the Jammy Dodger for Mermaids & Pirates, while the older group enter the world of The Dream — Perform's take on A Midsummer Night's Dream, with Oberon, Titania and a cast that includes footballers, pop stars and celebrities.
Class sizes are capped at 22 children, and every session has two Perform staff in the room. Perform runs a rolling curriculum, which means children can join mid-term rather than waiting for a new one to begin. Parents receive a weekly email from the Producer summarising what the session covered, and a personalised Feedback Form — written by the Producer and signed by Perform's Principal, Lucy Quick — is sent home to detail progress.
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Can we come for a trial before signing up?
Yes — every child can attend a free trial session. To book, find your nearest venue on the Perform website.
What ages are the Saturday classes at Chigwell Row?
The 9:30am class is for children aged 4–7, and the 11:15am class is for 7–12s. In the younger group, the mixed age range is deliberate: younger children are stretched by their peers while older children get to take on more of a leading role. In the 7–12s group, previous experience and character matter more than exact age.
What does a typical session involve?
Every session covers drama, dance and singing, structured across three sections. For 4–7s that includes games, mirroring exercises, songs, tongue-twisters and improvisation. For 7–12s it covers acting and focus work, coordinated movement, and speech and singing — with groups small enough that most children get a solo or featured moment. The theme changes each term, so the content stays fresh.
How does booking and payment work?
Classes are booked in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions. There is also an option to renew to the end of term at a slightly higher per-class rate, or to pay monthly by Direct Debit. Perform does not offer refunds, but sessions can be cancelled with three days' notice and the resulting credit stays on the account for future use. A bursary scheme is available, and Perform accepts childcare vouchers. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes.
Is there a venue change to be aware of?
Yes — on Saturday 6th June 2026 the class moves temporarily to St Paul's Hainault, Arrowsmith Road, Hainault, Essex, IG7 4NZ. Every other Saturday the class is at the regular venue: All Saints Church, Romford Road, Chigwell Row, IG7 4QD.
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