Karen Baughm

Ages:  10+

Location:  In Person in Valencia

Homework:  Students will also be asked to come up with skits and practice at home

Type of Class:  This class is designed as an elective for students wishing to improv public speaking, comedy and improv skills

PreReqs: None

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Improvisation is an enjoyable and safe environment for an individual to experience self-growth. Plus it is SUPER FUN! Through interactive activities and exercises, students learn about and practice improvised storytelling. Improv is incredibly popular in modern entertainment, and it has been around for centuries. Commedia dell’arte, which heavily utilizes improv, is an Italian style of theatre that was popular in Europe in the 16th century, and most of the comedy and stock characters we see today originated from this art form. Improv classes are great for helping shy students break out of their shells and active students learn how to harness and direct their energy. In addition to teaching acting techniques, this program works on key concepts that will serve students for the rest of their lives such as cooperation, communication, quick thinking, and self-confidence.

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