Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at St Mary's Church Centre, Park Road, Camberley (GU15 2SR) every Monday — 4–7s at 4:00pm and 7–12s at 5:05pm. Every child can attend a free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform has been running at St Mary's Church Centre since September 2024, with classes every Monday during term time. The 4–7s group meets at 4:00pm and the 7–12s follow at 5:05pm, each session running for an hour. Producer Philippa and teacher Naomi are the regular team, and Area Partner Gemma visits the class regularly — so children encounter familiar faces week to week rather than whoever happens to be available.
Each hour divides into three distinct sections. For the younger group, that means Move & Feel (dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired mirroring), then Listen, Speak & Sing (specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps), and finally Create & Imagine, which draws on character exploration, storytelling and role-play improvisation. The 7–12s move through Acting & Improvising — drama games, vocal projection, physicality and accents — then Movement & Dance, then Speech & Singing, where small group sizes mean most children get a solo or featured role. Class size across both groups is capped at 22, with two Perform staff members in the room at all times.
The curriculum is built around what Perform calls the 4 Cs — Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination — woven into every activity. This summer's themes are Mermaids & Pirates for the 4–7s and The Dream, Perform's adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream, for the 7–12s. Because Perform runs a rolling curriculum, children can start at any point rather than waiting for a new cohort. Parents receive a personalised Feedback Form from the Producer and a weekly email setting out that week's focus.
The current summer term at this venue runs from 13 April to 13 July, with no sessions on 4 May or 25 May.
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Can my child try the class before we commit?
Yes. Every child gets a free trial session — you can see the class in action before booking a block. You can arrange this online, through Producer Philippa directly, or by phone.
How do I book a place?
Booking is available online, through the class Producer, or by calling Perform's office. Classes are sold in blocks of 10 or 20 consecutive sessions; you can also renew to the end of term or pay monthly by Direct Debit. New customers who join the mailing list receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes. Perform accepts childcare vouchers, and a bursary scheme is available — call the office for details.
What ages does this venue cater for?
The Monday classes at St Mary's Church Centre cover children aged 4–12. The 4–7s class runs 4:00pm–5:00pm and the 7–12s class follows at 5:05pm–6:05pm. In the younger group, mixed ages are a deliberate part of the design: older children take on more of a leadership role while younger ones are stretched by the group around them. For the 7–12s, Perform says previous experience and character matter more than exact age.
What happens if my child misses a session?
Missed classes cannot be added to the end of a block. Perform operates a make-up system: your child can attend the equivalent session at a different venue, subject to availability, provided they are still enrolled.
Are there performances parents can watch?
Three times a year, family and friends are invited to half-termly Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations. Holiday courses include mini-performances. Perform also stages a summer West End show — this year Mermaids & Pirates — with separate ticketing.
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