Perform Drama, Dance & Singing Classes
Perform holds weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at St Andrews URC on Hersham Road, Walton-on-Thames (KT12 1LG), every Saturday — with two sessions for 4–7s at 9:30am and 11:15am, and a 7–12s class at 2:00pm. Every child is welcome to a free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform has been running Saturday classes at St Andrews URC since January 2005. Three sessions take place each week: two slots for 4–7s (9:30–11:00am and 11:15am–12:45pm) and a 7–12s class at 2:00–3:30pm. The current summer term runs through to 18th July. Teacher Amber and Producer Matthew run the sessions together; Area Partner Sophie makes regular visits to the venue.
Each 90-minute class weaves drama, dance and singing into a single session structured around three distinct phases. For 4–7s: Move & Feel covers dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired exercises that build coordination and balance; Listen, Speak & Sing uses specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps; Create & Imagine brings in character explorations, role-play and storytelling. The 7–12s programme shifts emphasis toward Acting & Improvising — vocal projection, physicality, accents, building presence and public-speaking confidence — alongside Movement & Dance and Speech & Singing. Class sizes are capped at 22 children, with two Perform staff members present at every session.
The curriculum is built around what Perform calls the 4 Cs — Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination — threaded through every activity rather than treated as a separate lesson. This summer the 4–7s are working on Mermaids & Pirates; the 7–12s are exploring The Dream, Perform's retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Because the curriculum is rolling, children can join at any point in the year without waiting for a new term to begin. Each week Matthew sends parents an email summarising that week's focus, and every child receives a personalised Feedback Form written by the Producer and signed by Principal Lucy Quick.
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Can my child try a class before we commit?
Yes. Every child is entitled to a free trial session. You can book through the Perform website — the Walton-on-Thames venue is listed there — or contact the team by phone.
Which age group should my child join?
Perform runs two programmes: 4–7s and 7–12s. Within the 4–7s class, the mixed age range is intentional — younger children are stretched by the group while older children develop early leadership skills. For the 7–12s programme, character and social readiness matter more than the exact birth date, so children on the boundary needn't feel they must fit a strict number.
How is booking structured, and what if we miss a session?
Classes are sold in blocks of ten consecutive sessions, with options to book 20 at once, renew to the end of term, or pay monthly by Direct Debit. Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block, but a make-up system lets children attend another Perform venue subject to availability. Cancellations made with three days' notice convert to account credit redeemable against future products; no cash refunds are offered.
What should my child wear?
Comfortable clothes that allow free movement are ideal. Sessions include active dance and drama games, so anything restrictive will get in the way. No specialist kit is needed.
Are there performances families can watch?
Three times a year, family and friends are invited to half-termly Open Workshops and end-of-term Presentations where children perform what they have been working on. Holiday courses also include mini-performances. This summer, Perform is staging a West End show — Mermaids & Pirates — for which tickets are available separately.
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