Children's drama classes in Nottinghamshire

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Children's drama classes in Nottinghamshire

Perform drama classes across Nottinghamshire offer an engaging mix of drama, dance and singing crafted to boost your child's confidence, concentration, communication and coordination. Set near iconic local landmarks like Wollaton Hall, Sherwood Forest and the River Trent, our welcoming weekly classes run at accessible community hubs across West Bridgford, Wollaton, Mapperley, Bingham and Radcliffe on Trent.

We offer specialized sessions for ages 4-7 and 7-12, providing convenient weekday after-school options where children can expand their creativity, build self-assurance and make new friends in a supportive setting. Led by passionate and professional teachers, every class uses lively performing arts games, music and movement to draw out each child's full potential. Book a free trial class today to discover how Perform can help your child flourish.

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

Nottinghamshire venues

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Grace has flourished in confidence and I'm so grateful that she's getting on so well. She looks forward to coming every week and is so happy when she's been. Thank you.

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Catherine Smalley - Perform Bingham (Nottinghamshire) parent

It's really good and also fun and the teaching is really great. I think 5/5 for everything.

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Magda Brown - Perform Bingham (Nottinghamshire) parent

Thank you very much. We both were satisfied with the class and excellent service. Thank you to the team for their valuable time and kindness. I appreciate it.

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Shakera Hussain - Perform West Bridgford (Nottinghamshire) parent

Manav really enjoyed the class today, he said it was much better than another drama school he'd been to previously! Elle was super encouraging and supportive and made Manav feel very welcome.

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Danny Singh - Perform West Bridgford (Nottinghamshire) parent

Jade was extremely professional and reassured me completely that Sam would be made to feel welcome and settled in for his first session. The whole process was excellent.

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Sarah Thacker - Perform Bingham (Nottinghamshire) parent

My children enjoyed it very much and they want to come back again.

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Asma Mekhoukh - Perform Mapperley (Nottinghamshire) parent

Ellie really enjoys Perform, she has settled in really quickly which is unlike her. Even after half-term she walked straight in, no problem. She has mentioned she loves the acting, dancing and singing. It's a brillant class! Very impressed!

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Sara Ratcliffe - Perform Wollaton (Nottinghamshire) parent

Drama, dance and singing classes in Nottinghamshire

Our weekly children's drama classes in Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire, your child will enjoy real benefits: greater confidence, improved concentration and an increased awareness of what they can achieve.

FAQs

Where can my child attend drama classes in Nottinghamshire?

Perform runs drama classes at the following venues in Nottinghamshire:

What age groups are Perform drama classes in Nottinghamshire for?

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

Are there kids' acting classes in Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire?

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 Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire?

In Nottinghamshire, we have classes that run after-school only.

Can drama classes in Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire?

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 Nottinghamshire?

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.