12-week Improv Course : the Basics

Improv theatre is a performance art form where players create situations, characters and stories without any script or pre-existing plot. Improvisation is an incredibly powerful self-expression, creativity, and collective thinking tool. With founding principles such as acceptance, support, presence and listening, improv equips individuals with life-changing skills. It is also an excellent medium for trained actors to unleash their creativity and freedom on and off stage. Oh, and it's fun. Really fun.

This 12-week course for beginners will equip you with a solid improviser toolbox, which includes :

🤸 “Yes-and!” mindset

🎭 key theatre & public speaking techniques

🌠 Unleashed imagination

Not advertised here, but definitely part of the package: unlimited laughter, a new group of playful & creative friends and a new hobby to brag about in your next fancy dinner in town.

You’ve been to one or a few drop-ins, loved the taste of improv and want to explore more of its wonders? Then this course is for you.

You have NO prior experience but feeling adventurous? Then this course is for you.

You are frightened at the idea of improv and looking for a friendly, welcoming place to try it out? THEN THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU!

You want to try it out first? Check out our Taster Classes.

We will run this course with a minimum of 8 students. If the minimum number of participants isn't reached, we will postpone or cancel the class and refund it entirely.

• Tuesday, 19:30-21:30 for 12 weeks
• Classes will take place on the following Tuesdays: 23 April – 30 April – 07 May – 14 May – 21 May – 28 May – 4 June – 11 June – 18 June – 25 June – 02 July – 09 July
• The Theaterschool, Pieter de Hoochstraat 222, 3024 CP Rotterdam, Pays-Bas
• Total price for the course is 260€

The price for the 12-week course is 260€.

We want to make improv accessible to all, so please get in touch for specific payment plans.

After you’ve signed up through Eventbrite, you will be sent more info and a payment link as soon as you register.

Your spot is reserved only after payment.

SPARK Rotterdam is an English-speaking improv school, community and company based in Rotterdam, NL. We teach weekly classes, run monthly shows and spread joy like peanut butter on a broodje.

Here are a few nice stuff people had to say about our classes:

« Being playful, silly and light felt like taking a big breath out in the evening. I was looking forward every Wednesday and the positive effect after the class stayed for many hours even the next day. I read about the neurological affects of improv on human brain and I could definitely felt those effects of relaxation and being in the present »

« The most fun and fullfilling experience as good as hot chocolate, without the calories! Made me feel alive, thinking on my feet while supported and skillfully guided. Learning effortlessly how to respond rather than react, to offer and receive with an open heart. To interact simply and honestly with a group, which is there to support rather than judge me. »

« I love how the courses enables us to be playful, to laugh together and learn things at the same time. »

« This course is a fantastic way of bringing play back into your life, practicing letting go of fear and expectations, and embracing failure in a safe space and supportive environment. All things that can benefit everyone and can make everyday life much lighter. Personally, this experience helped me feel more confident and comfortable in group settings too. Thank you SPARK! »

• Payment: Students are required to pay the full course fee. If a student decides to drop out of the course at any point, they will still be responsible for paying the full fee. This also applies to students with specific payment plans and sponsorship.
• Refunds: If SPARK cancels a course for any reason, a full refund will be issued to students. If one class is cancelled, we will make sure to reschedule it. We will run this course with a minimum of 8 students. If the minimum number of participants isn't reached, we will postpone or cancel the class and refund it entirely.
• Attendance: Students are expected to attend all classes unless they have an emergency or prior engagement. Students may be asked to repeat the course if they miss more than two classes.
• Individual responsibility: SPARK is not responsible for any decision made by a student to drop out of a course. Students are responsible for their own learning and progress throughout the course.
• Conduct & Safety: We strive to hold welcoming, inclusive & intentional spaces. Our classes & events are run according to our code of conduct. We expect our students, participants and audience to respect this code and SPARK's core values and act with kindness and genuine consideration towards one another.

Host or Publisher SPARK Rotterdam