Intro to stand up Dan Belkin

Schedule

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 01:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Burgstraat 59, 9000 Ghent, Belgium | Gent, OV

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Ever wanted to try stand-up comedy but didn’t know where to start? This beginner’s workshop helps participants start their journey as a stand-up comedian. Over a three hour interactive session, you’ll learn the fundamentals of joke writing, performance techniques, and improvisation—all in a supportive, low-pressure environment. This session combines instruction, hands-on exercises, improvisational games, and the opportunity to test your material in front of a supportive group.
About Dan: Dan Belkin is a stand-up comedian, improvisor and performer who tours and produces his own shows all across Europe. Dan began his stand-up journey in Canada and now performs all over Europe. He has been featured on Canada Laughs on Sirius XM, RTL TV, and has headlined the American Comedy Tour in Switzerland and played in multiple Fringe Festivals. In 2023 Dan Started touring with comedic advice show Fake Freuds, and has toured the show in over 30 cities with sold out shows in many cities including Brussels, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Vienna, Prague ,Luxembourg, Zurich, Geneva and more! He is also a founding member of the Luxembourg-based Improv troupe Garage Gang.
FAQ
1. Who is this course for? This workshop is for anyone over the age of 16 who loves stand up comedy or is curious about the art form, no prior experience required.
2. Can I join this course if I’m not a native English speaker? Of course! Some of the best working comedians in the English-speaking sphere are non-native speakers, so as long as you are comfortable understanding and speaking English and have a good level you should be fine
3. Do I need to bring anything to the workshop? It is recommended to bring a notebook and a pen to use during the writing exercises, however you may use your phone if you prefer
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Burgstraat 59, 9000 Ghent, Belgium, Burgstraat 57, 9000 Gent, België, Gent, Belgium

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