Children's drama classes in Oxford

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Children's drama classes in Oxford

Welcome to Perform in Oxford. Our dynamic drama, dance and singing classes are expertly planned to develop confidence, concentration, communication and coordination in a nurturing, fun environment.

Situated at West Oxford Community Centre on Botley Road, near Tumbling Bay Bathing Place and just a short distance from Oxford railway station, our weekly Wednesday sessions provide an ideal midweek activity for local families. The spacious venue offers an ideal setting where children aged 4 to 12 can explore performance skills, unlock their imagination and build lasting friendships.

Tailored into age-appropriate classes for 4-7s and 7-12s, each lively session brings together original songs, active movement and dramatic play to help every child shine at their own pace. Book a free trial class today to see how Perform can nurture your child's self-assurance.

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The Oxford 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 Oxford 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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Bebeksi seems to really enjoy the classes and always looking forward to them. Charlotte is absolutely amazing at how she manages to get them excited, be engaging and interesting, but also control the room at the same time.
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Robin and Wren both really enjoy Perform, and they're loving that they are able to go together.
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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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Bebeksi seems to really enjoy the classes and always looking forward to them. Charlotte is absolutely amazing at how she manages to get them excited, be engaging and interesting, but also control the room at the same time.
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Anton Antonov - Perform Oxford parent
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Robin and Wren both really enjoy Perform, and they're loving that they are able to go together.
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Guy Fletcher-Wood - Perform Oxford parent
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Drama, dance and singing classes in Oxford

Our weekly children's drama classes in Oxford 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 Oxford, 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 Oxford?

Perform runs drama classes at the following venue in Oxford:

What age groups are Perform drama classes in Oxford for?

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

Are there kids' acting classes in Oxford 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 Oxford?

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 Oxford 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 Oxford?

In Oxford, we have classes that run after-school only. There may be classes that run at weekends in nearby areas such as Abingdon, Reading, Newbury, Twyford and Maidenhead.

Can drama classes in Oxford 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 Oxford?

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 Oxford?

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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