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Improv Classes
Improv Classes!
There are only a few spots left in our FALL classes!
Please message us if you are interested we are accepting participants now (and the classes usually fill up quickly)!
We would love to hear from you!
Whether you want to try improv for the very first time, have done some improv before or want to start performing improv, we have the class for you!
Sign up now for our FALL SESSION CLASSES
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SPRING Classes start in September 2024!
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Classes are 10 weeks long
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Registration Fees are $400.00
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A deposit of $100 is due upon registration (the deposit secures your spot. Deposits are non-refundable)
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Some of the classes may include a "recital" performance (Performance at a recital is a wonderful experience but it is not mandatory)
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Read the class descriptions below!
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Intro Level Classes
Intro to Improv - 10 weeks
Instructor - Stephen Sim
This is an introductory/beginner-level improv class for adults. Over the ten classes, participants will learn improv fundamentals, games, and exercises. Participants will learn to create improvised content and collaborate as an ensemble. This class includes a performance opportunity at the end of the session.
(NOTE: We strongly recommend that participants take our intro class several times. It's new every time and there's so much to learn the second and third time round.)
WHEN:
Thursdays (Evenings 7- 9 pm) SOLD OUT!
Starting Thu, Sept 26th, 2024
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Sundays (Late Afternoons 4 - 6 pm) SOLD OUT!
Starting Sun, Sept 22nd, 2024
WHERE:
We have a room in South Osborne where the classes take place
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Creative Improv (Intro Level) - 10 weeks
Instructor - Caity Curtis
This course is a gentle introduction to the basics of improvisation in a relaxed and supportive environment! We’ll focus on creative collaboration through spontaneity, good humour, and playful curiosity. Participants will learn improv games and improv tools for storytelling and character-building. This class highlights the personal benefits of learning improvisational skills and does not include any public performance.
WHEN:
Thursdays (Evenings 7- 9 pm) SOLD OUT!
Starting Thu, Sept 26th, 2024
WHERE:
We have a room in South Osborne where the classes take place
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Improv Foundation Level
Short Form and ‘Game’ (Foundations Level) - 10 weeks
Instructor - Caity Curtis
This course explores the concept of “game” in improvisation. Improvisers will learn different types of short-form games and strategies to understand heightening, patterns, and broad comedy in all improvisation. Ideal students will understand improv basics and be interested in improving their stage-craft. There is a performance opportunity to celebrate the end of the session.
WHEN:
Tuesdays (Evenings from 7- 9 pm) SPOTS AVAILABLE
Starting Tue, Sept 24th, 2024
WHERE:
We have a room in South Osborne where the classes take place
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Continuing Improv (Foundations Level) - 10 weeks
Instructor - Stephen Sim
This class is for improvisers who have completed Intro to Improv and are interested in continuing to ‘level up’ their improv skills. We’ll cover scene work fundamentals while continuing to improve collaboration and heightened listening skills. There is a performance opportunity to celebrate the end of the session.
WHEN:
Tuesdays (Evenings from 7- 9 pm) SPOTS AVAILABLE
Starting Tue, Sept 24th, 2024
WHERE:
We have a room in South Osborne where the classes take place
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Scene Work (Foundations Level) - 10 weeks
Instructor - Stephen Sim
WHEN:
Sundays (Evenings 6:30 - 8:30 pm) FEW SPOTS LEFT
Starting Sun, Sept 22nd, 2024
WHERE:
We have a room in South Osborne where the classes take place
*Spots go quickly! We are already making a waiting list for some classes.
About the Instructor:
Stephen Sim is an internationally renowned improv performer and instructor with well over two decades of improv experience. He has toured all over the world performing improv shows and leading masterclasses. He has headlined festivals internationally and has collaborated on many new improv formats and techniques. He’s the founder and Artistic Director of the Winnipeg Improv Festival and Director of the Improv Company training centre.
He absolutely loves teaching improvisation...
He also loves his dog.
Small Print:
*If the class is cancelled you will receive your deposit back in full. The deposit is non-refundable if you decide to withdraw from the class before it starts. The full class fee is due on the first class.
**We are excited about welcoming back in-person classes we are still cautious and want to keep our community and families safe. Mask use is welcomed in the class but not enforced. If Covid restrictions suddenly change and in-person classes are affected we will switch to online delivery and would remain on the same day and time.
***Please note that these and all classes and workshops produced by us are positive, inclusive and LGBTQ+ friendly. Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.
****We don’t want financial barriers to stand in the way of people getting to experience improv. We do have a limited number of spots available at a discount for those experiencing financial setbacks as well we can offer payment plans. Send us a message and we will try and make an arrangement with you.