Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at St Margarets Catholic Church Hall, 130 St Margaret's Road, Twickenham (TW1 1RL) every Tuesday — the 4–7s at 4pm and the 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's Tuesday sessions at St Margarets Catholic Church Hall have been running every week during term time since September 2022. The 4–7s gather at 4pm and finish at 5pm; the 7–12s follow on from 5:05pm to 6:05pm, so families with children in both age groups can cover both in a single Tuesday evening. Teacher Natasha leads the sessions, with Producer Megan handling the organisational side — including the personalised Feedback Form that is written up and signed by Perform's Principal, Lucy Quick, before being sent to parents — and Area Partner Oliver makes regular visits to the class.
Each session blends drama, dance and singing into three distinct sections. For the younger group (4–7s), that means movement and coordination work, specially composed songs and tongue-twisters, then imaginative character play and storytelling. Older children (7–12s) move through acting and improvisation exercises — working on vocal projection, physicality and presence — group movement work, and speech and singing in small enough groups that most children get a solo or featured moment. Class sizes are capped at 22, with two Perform staff members in the room at all times. This summer the 4–7s are embarking on Mermaids & Pirates, while the 7–12s are tackling The Dream, Perform's take on A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Underpinning every activity is the programme's curriculum framework built around four areas — Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination. Because Perform runs a rolling curriculum, there is no requirement to wait for the start of a term: children can join when they are ready. The current summer term at this venue runs from 14 April to 14 July 2026, with no session on Tuesday 26 May.
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Can we try a session before signing up?
Yes. Every child is entitled to a free trial class, so you can see how your child takes to it before committing. You can book through Perform's website, by speaking to Producer Megan, or by phone.
What ages are the Tuesday classes at this venue for?
The 4–7s class runs from 4pm to 5pm, and the 7–12s class runs from 5:05pm to 6:05pm. In the 4–7s group, a mixed age range is part of the design — younger children are challenged by the group dynamic, and older ones gain early leadership experience. In the 7–12s group, Perform says character and previous experience matter more than exact age.
How are sessions structured?
Each class covers drama, dance and singing, and the focus shifts week to week. The 4–7s session moves through movement and coordination games, songs and tongue-twisters, then imaginative storytelling and role-play. The 7–12s work through acting and improvisation, group movement, and speech and singing — with small enough groups that most children get a solo or featured moment. Classes are capped at 22 children with two Perform staff present throughout.
How does booking and payment work?
Classes are sold in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions. You can also renew to the end of term at a slightly higher per-class rate, or pay monthly by Direct Debit. 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. Perform does not offer refunds, but sessions cancelled with three days' notice generate account credit for future use.
What happens if we miss a session?
Missed classes cannot be added to the end of a block. Perform operates a make-up system that lets your child attend a session at a different venue, subject to availability, provided they are still attending Perform.
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