Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at Virginia Water Community Centre on Mondays — the 4–7s group at 4:00 pm and the 7–12s group at 5:05 pm — and 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 Virginia Water Community Centre, 3 Beechmount Avenue (GU25 4EY), since January 2022. Monday evenings bring two consecutive sessions: the 4–7s class from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, then the 7–12s class from 5:05 to 6:05 pm. Emma leads the classes, supported by venue coordinator Georgia, with Area Partner Gemma overseeing the wider patch. The current term runs from 13 April to 13 July, and classes operate during term time only.
Each session combines drama, dance and singing — three disciplines, one hour. For the 4–7s, that means Move & Feel activities (dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired exercises that build coordination and balance), Listen, Speak & Sing (specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps), and Create & Imagine (character explorations, storytelling and improvisation). This summer the 4–7s theme is Mermaids & Pirates. Older children in the 7–12s group work on Acting & Improvising (vocal projection, physicality, accents and focus work), Movement & Dance, and Speech & Singing. Their current theme is The Dream — a reimagining of A Midsummer Night's Dream with footballers, popstars and celebrities in the cast.
The curriculum is built around what Perform calls the 4 Cs: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination, woven into every activity. Class sizes are capped at 22 children and two Perform staff members are in the room at every session. Because Perform runs a rolling curriculum, there is no need to wait for a term boundary — a child can join whenever they are ready, attending a free trial first. Blocks are sold in ten or twenty consecutive sessions, with a monthly Direct Debit option also available. Parents receive a weekly email from the Producer detailing that week's focus, as well as a personalised Feedback Form 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, so you can see how a session runs before committing to a block. Book through Perform's website or by calling 020 7255 9120.
What age groups does the Monday class cover?
The Virginia Water sessions cater for children aged 4–12. The 4–7s class runs 4:00–5:00 pm and the 7–12s class runs 5:05–6:05 pm, both on Mondays. In the younger group, a mixed age range is deliberate: younger children are stretched by those a little older, while older children develop leadership skills. For the 7–12s, previous performing experience matters less than character and social readiness.
What actually happens in a session?
Each class combines drama, dance and singing within a termly theme — this summer that is Mermaids & Pirates for the 4–7s and The Dream for the 7–12s. Every week has a different focus, so the content shifts from one Monday to the next. Two Perform staff members are in the room throughout, and class sizes are capped at 22 children.
How are classes booked and paid for?
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 ten. Perform does not offer refunds, but sessions cancelled with three days' notice generate credit that can be used against future Perform products. If your child misses a class, a make-up system allows attendance at another venue subject to availability.
What should my child wear or bring?
Comfortable clothes that allow free movement work well — there is dance and physical activity in every session. No specialist kit is required.
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