Beginners Improv (8 week Course)

Service Description

Learn the basic, essential skills of improv comedy in a supportive, collaborative, fun and friendly environment with Frequency Workshops! What’s the course about? In this beginners course you will learn the basic skills of this fine craft. Dramatic improvisation is a great way to explore your creativity, release social inhibitions, grow in confidence, shake off the blues while expressing yourself in collaboration with others. Improve skills in a range of social scenarios like public speaking and less formal group scenarios, and make friends along the way. On this course you’ll take part in a variety of exercises, games and activities incorporating techniques designed to improve spontaneity, communication skills, creativity, listening, story-telling and playfulness, as-well as developing short scenes and sketches, all done in partnership with others, performing in pairs or small groups. What do I need? What do I need to know? Just bring yourself, as you are! Everyone is welcome no matter your improvisational background; there is no pre-requisite for this course and it is suitable for complete beginners, and great for re-energising or as a work-out for those with more experience. Improv is an art-form revolving around relating to others in the moment; so if you like doing that; it’s great fun with a multitude of benefits for your health and well-being in general. Wear comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement. You may be asked to participate in rigorous activity, if in doubt about your ability please consult a medical practitioner. To get the best out of the course you will be able and willing to: - Communicate clearly in discussion and dramatic activities - Listen and respond to instructions and activity descriptions - Give and receive constructive feedback - Work alone or within groups or pairs safely What will I achieve? Previous attendees report a raising of their confidence in social situations. Expansion of their communication and performance skills.