Children's drama classes in Colchester

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Children's drama classes in Colchester

Perform weekly drama classes in Colchester offer an exciting blend of drama, dance and singing created to boost your child's confidence, concentration, communication and coordination. Set near popular local landmarks like Colchester Castle, Castle Park and the Mercury Theatre, our sessions take place in a welcoming, central venue in the community.

We offer dedicated classes tailored for children aged 4-7 and 7-12, running every week at Kingsland Church on London Road. Led by enthusiastic professional teachers, every session uses high-energy performing arts games, original songs and creative movement routines to help children unlock their imagination, build self-belief and make new friends in a safe, supportive environment. Book a free trial class today to discover how Perform can help your child shine.

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The Colchester group benefits from Perform's specially designed resources, including original songs, scripts and games tailored to encourage children's imaginations and development. These exclusive materials ensure every session is fresh, engaging and aligned with our child-centred approach to building confidence and life skills.

Our unique performing arts-based curriculum is designed around what we call "The 4 Cs", Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination. These core areas are essential for personal and academic success and we weave them into every game, exercise and performance.

Find your nearest Colchester venue below, see current class times and book online.

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Rose come out extremely happy with the first class. She cannot wait to start the classes.
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I was really impressed by the communication we had before the taster class (the phone call and video message to show my son). The app looks great too. My son came out absolutely buzzing from the class and is really looking forward to the next one.
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Rachel Marsh - Perform Colchester parent
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If I could rank 100 on 'Your child's reaction to the class' I would! Harry always comes out of the class absolutely beaming, full of happy energy and telling me all about what he has learnt. He really does get a lot from it, it's perfect for him.
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Ellena Hobbs - Perform Colchester parent
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Rose come out extremely happy with the first class. She cannot wait to start the classes.
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Laura Kimber
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I was really impressed by the communication we had before the taster class (the phone call and video message to show my son). The app looks great too. My son came out absolutely buzzing from the class and is really looking forward to the next one.
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Rachel Marsh - Perform Colchester parent
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If I could rank 100 on 'Your child's reaction to the class' I would! Harry always comes out of the class absolutely beaming, full of happy energy and telling me all about what he has learnt. He really does get a lot from it, it's perfect for him.
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Ellena Hobbs - Perform Colchester parent
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Drama, dance and singing classes in Colchester

Our weekly children's drama classes in Colchester help children aged 4-12 build confidence and fulfil their potential using our unique mix of drama, dance and singing.

Numbers are kept small to ensure lots of individual attention by our experienced teachers - hand-picked for their warmth, energy and professionalism. They'll focus on your child's enthusiasm and engagement in the activities.

And they'll be with your child every step of the way to guide, inspire and encourage.

Using the power of performing arts, we'll ensure that, as well as having fun at Perform in Colchester, your child will enjoy real benefits: greater confidence, improved concentration and an increased awareness of what they can achieve.

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FAQs

Where can my child attend drama classes in Colchester?

Perform runs drama classes at the following venue in Colchester:

What age groups are Perform drama classes in Colchester for?

We offer drama classes for 4-7s and 7-12s.

Are there kids' acting classes in Colchester for beginners?

Yes absolutely! Perform requires no prior experience in drama, dance or singing. Our classes are a unique mix of games, exercises, songs and dances that every child can enjoy as soon as they start. All we ask for is enthusiasm and an open mind.

What happens in a children's drama class in Colchester?

As we are centrally run and not a franchise, all of our classes follow the same structure. For 4-7s, that means we start with Move & Feel, move on to Listen, Speak & Sing and finish with Create & Imagine. 7-12s start with Acting & Improvising, proceed to Movement & Dance and conclude with Speech & Singing.

Do children's performing arts classes in Colchester include drama, dance and singing?

Yes of our 60 minute and 90 minute classes include equal sections for drama, dance and singing.

Are there after school or weekend drama classes for children in Colchester?

In Colchester, we have classes that run after-school only. There may be classes that run at weekends in nearby areas such as Newnham, Chigwell, Hertford, Winchmore Hill and Hackney.

Can drama classes in Colchester help my child build confidence?

Yes, Perform specializes in what we call the 4 Cs: Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination. That means that every game or activity we do in the classes has building one of those Cs as its objective.

Do all children get the chance to perform in drama classes in Colchester?

All of our weekly classes finish the term with a specially-written presentation to family and friends on the last week. Children receive the script for this around half-term and every child is guaranteed a role.

What makes Perform different from other kids acting classes in Colchester?

The main difference is that, unlike other children's drama schools that focus on perfecting steps, memorizing lines or vocal technique, Perform harnesses children's natural enthusiasm, creativity and teamwork skills to boost their social skills and bring out their potential via the performing arts.

Classes and courses are kept small to ensure lots of individual attention by our expert teachers - hand-picked for their warmth, energy and professionalism. They'll focus on your child's enthusiasm and engagement in the activities. And they'll be with your child every step of the way to guide, inspire and encourage.

As well as having fun at Perform, your child will enjoy real benefits: greater confidence, improved concentration and an increased awareness of what they can achieve.

Classes and courses are kept small to ensure lots of individual attention by our expert teachers - hand-picked for their warmth, energy and professionalism. They'll focus on your child's enthusiasm and engagement in the activities. And they'll be with your child every step of the way to guide, inspire and encourage.

As well as having fun at Perform, your child will enjoy real benefits: greater confidence, improved concentration and an increased awareness of what they can achieve.

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