Children's drama classes in Hackney

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Children's drama classes in Hackney

Perform weekly drama classes in Hackney deliver an invigorating mix of drama, dance and singing created to boost your child's confidence, concentration, communication and coordination skills. Situated close to vibrant local spots like Hackney Downs, London Fields and Chatsworth Road Market, our sessions run in an historic, welcoming setting in Clapton.

We offer specialized age-appropriate sessions designed for children aged 4-7 and 7-12, hosted weekly at Round Chapel Old School Rooms on Powerscroft Road. Guided by enthusiastic professional teachers, each session uses energetic performing arts games, original music and creative movement routines to help children expand their imagination, gain self-assurance and build new friendships in a safe, nurturing environment. Book a free trial class today to discover how Perform can help your child shine.

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The Hackney 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 Hackney venue below, see current class times and book online.

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My daughter absolutely loves the class. Her confidence in speaking to adults and in public has definitely grown. She's enjoying learning different styles of music and dance.
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Pauline Le Goff - Perform Hackney parent
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My son was a bit nervous before attending but we had a very good welcome from Katherine which really helped him settle in quickly. The session was really great and straight after it he said "Daddy when is the next session? I can't wait to come back."
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Beh Constant Soro - Perform Hackney parent
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Aria counts the days down until Perform! She really loves the sessions.
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Hang Nguyen - Perform Hackney parent
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My daughter absolutely loves the class. Her confidence in speaking to adults and in public has definitely grown. She's enjoying learning different styles of music and dance.
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Pauline Le Goff - Perform Hackney parent
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My son was a bit nervous before attending but we had a very good welcome from Katherine which really helped him settle in quickly. The session was really great and straight after it he said "Daddy when is the next session? I can't wait to come back."
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Beh Constant Soro - Perform Hackney parent
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Aria counts the days down until Perform! She really loves the sessions.
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Hang Nguyen - Perform Hackney parent
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Drama, dance and singing classes in Hackney

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

Perform runs drama classes at the following venue in Hackney:

What age groups are Perform drama classes in Hackney for?

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

Are there kids' acting classes in Hackney 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 Hackney?

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 Hackney 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 Hackney?

In Hackney, we have classes that run at weekends only. There may be classes that run after school in nearby areas such as Victoria Park, Haggerston, Columbia Road, Stoke Newington and Highbury.

Can drama classes in Hackney 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 Hackney?

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 Hackney?

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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