40 Improvisation courses

Hello future dance stars! Get ready to leap into action with our exciting Junior Jazz Dance Class. This course is exclusively curated for our spirited dancers aged between 8 and 11, who are ready to jazz up their dance skills and truly come alive on the dance floor. Welcome to the world of jazz dance - a world filled with high energy, fun and freedom! Jazz dance is more than just dancing; it's expressing yourself, making new friends, and gaining invaluable skills for life. And we can't wait to embark on this exciting journey with you! Our Junior Jazz Dance Class will take you deeper into the vibrant world of jazz dance. You'll master intricate jazz steps and techniques that form the backbone of this versatile dance style. From the rhythmic "jazz walk" to the mesmerising "pas de bourrée", every week brings a new move to conquer, and our team of dedicated instructors are here to guide you every step of the way. Now, who's ready for some dramatic leaps and spins? We've designed specific segments of the class to focus on these exciting elements of jazz dance. By mastering these leaps and turns, you'll not only be enhancing your dance repertoire, but also boosting your flexibility, coordination and plasticity. And we promise, there's nothing quite as thrilling as nailing that perfect pirouette or executing a flawless leap across the dance floor! But our Junior Jazz Dance Class offers so much more than just dance skills. At the heart of every class, we focus on developing the person as much as the dancer. We believe that dance is a powerful tool for building self-esteem and fostering life skills. Through dance, our juniors learn how to express themselves confidently, collaborate with others, and even overcome challenges with grace. Finding new friends is a delightful side effect of joining our dance family. In our class, every child gets the opportunity to make connections that go beyond the dance floor. We are more than just a class, we are a community of young, enthusiastic dancers supporting each other every leap and turn of the way. And yes, we are committed to making each class an unforgettable experience! We encourage individual creativity and improvisation. This gives our Junior Jazz Dancers the chance to dance their heart out in their unique style and truly shine! So, put on your jazz shoes, young stars! Let's embark on a journey of rhythm, movement, and self-expression in the Junior Jazz Dance Class. We can't wait to see how you'll shine, grow, and, most importantly, enjoy the world of jazz dance. See you on the dance floor! Remember, dance is about self-expression and joy. So, bring your energy, enthusiasm, and let's jazz it up in the Junior Jazz Dance Class!

Learn simple breathing and vocal techniques to reduce stress and anxiety in the body, boost the immune system, and build connections for general wellbeing. We play with sound, rhythm and improvisation, learn close vocal harmony arrangements of different genres, and have loads of fun! Come and enjoy the incredible benefits singing in a group has on mental and physical health, and be part of this wonderful growing community. Everyone is welcome!

Overcome social awkwardness and social anxiety the fast, fun and easier way. DO YOU find yourself drying up or going blank when under pressure, or get tongue-tied when someone makes a smart remark? One of the reasons that you dry up or get tongue-tied – is because you are programmed to go into your head and try to think of something to say. Most of us have become left-brain dominant because of the way we’ve been educated and we don’t know how to activate our powerful and more creative right-brain. This is why the "I Don't Know what to Say" Improvisation Course is so effective at overcoming social difficulties. It gives you access to your spontaneous right-brain, and in fact, enables you to operate from both right and left-brain together. It is probably one of the fastest and most effective ways of building verbal confidence as well as liberating you on all sorts of levels.

With Carolyn Pickles & Sue Dunderdale -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTRODUCTION Over 5 full days, train with two industry heavyweights leading from the perspective of an Actor and then Director, as you unlock the skills required to develop real and convincing characters that enable engaging and cinematic performances. Through improvisation you will develop a scene to support your work over the week as you progress through a journey of taking a performance from theatre to screen, supported by a range of immersive techniques and critical direction from the tutors. This unique course is designed for drama school graduates, those in training, and professional actors seeking to enhance their skills. Please note that this course is not suitable for beginners. MEET YOUR TUTORS CAROLYN PICKLES Actress Carolyn Pickles is an English actress of stage and screen with a career spanning over 40 years where she has led on award-winning British Drama including Broadchurch, Vera in addition to films such as Harry Potter. Working with Carolyn will give you the opportunity to tap into her experience and help maximise your chances of securing that next acting role. SUE DUNDERDALE Director Sue Dunderdale has an impressive background in the world of Theatre, Film and TV Directing. Her commitment to fostering both new talent and working with BAFTA award-winning actors underscores her versatility and dedication to the craft. Having coached and directed acclaimed actors such as Helena Bonham Carter and Clarke Peters,  Sue has worked with BAFTA-winning performers, contributing to their success on screen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Art of Cinematic Performance As the two tutors come together mid-week, Carolyn and Sue will allocate scenes from screenplays for you to work on and film to self-critically view in the pursuit of understanding the process as an actor. In the final two days, whilst rehearsing the scenes, Sue will focus on the life within the character that creates the tension/conflict in the scene. Discovering with you that it is important to know the lines of the scene so well that they can become the least part of the work. It is what lies beneath the lines that creates the quality of the performance and makes for interest on camera. Over the 5 Days you will learn the importance of sub-text, and how it supports the written text. Through intricate analysis and breakdowns, life experience, knowledge and exterior impacts will be explored to inject life into scenes and enable real thoughts and emotions in a character. These techniques can be applied in any role, big or small and enhance your capabilities in an actor when asked to self-tape or audition, giving you a more dynamic skillset often looked for by Casting Directors. With a focus on screen, all footage filmed during the week will be available after completion for your future development.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FEATURES 5 Day Intensive Practical courseSuitable if you are (17 yrs+) and a training actor, drama school graduate or professional actorNot suitable for Beginners – see our Crash Course Beginners and 1 Day Screen Acting WorkshopAttracts a varied age range from 17 yrs+. International Students WelcomeThe course is taught in English, so it is important that you have proficient English language skillsSmall Class SizeHeld at Pinewood Studios LEARNING OUTCOMES Learn the Differences from Stage to ScreenScript Analysis from an Actor and Director PerspectiveStand Out on Screen and in AuditionsBring life to your performance on Stage and ScreenLearn the ingredients of building a successful acting career COURSE LOCATION Actors Studio, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, SL0 0NHFree parking available on siteFree shuttle bus service from Uxbridge Tube Station, Slough and Gerrards CrossCanteen and Coffee shops on SiteExcellent transport links from London

Join us in January to kick start your new year with improvisation. This fully interactive session, led by Charlotte Gaughan, will provide an introduction to improvisation, a toolkit of games and exercises for your own practise and a grounding in the key principles of yes-and, listening and spontaneity. It’s also a great opportunity to appease your inner child with over two hours of play. The session will cover: * An introduction to improvisation * Toolkit of improv games and exercises for facilitation and your own practise * Underpinning principles of listening, yes-and and spontaneity * Improvisation as tool to develop connection with other performers and an ability to go off script * Creating improvised characters, stories, and worlds and where they can take you * An opportunity to have fun and play * No previous experience needed at all Date: Thursday 18 January Time: 6pm-8.30pm Venue: Studio A, Central Film School, 72 Landor Road, SW9 9HP Deadline: Please register your interest to attend by Friday 5 January 2024

A special 5-day acting course including voice work, movement, improvisation and scene work led by the amazing Stuart Laing – it is designed for beginner-to-intermediate actors who might be considering making the leap into training professionally.

Over six weekly sessions, you'll learn improv comedy via engaging activities, stories, short scenes and discussion. Discover the fun of letting go of perfectionism, creating spontaneously and playfully building confidence.

Wellbeing singing workshop, day choir, learn harmony singing in a group, reduce stress and boost energy.

COURSE OVERVIEW Own the dance floor with your dancing skills. The Learn to Swing online course is here to teach you a wide range of dancing moves. Within no time, you will know how to impress everyone with your excellent dance moves. The Learn to Swing online course will show you the fundamentals of rhythm and footwork. You will learn essential techniques to carry out the moves. In addition, the course will give you the skills and ability for improvisation. After you become well aware of the methods, you will learn the process to combine them with the music. The instructor will also help you understand the basics of 8 count footwork. From the video lessons, you will attain all the strategies to swing-out.  This Learn to Swing online course is the perfect place to pick up fantastic dance skills. If you have the desire to become a professional dancer, enroll in the course and get a step closer to your goal. LEARNING OUTCOMES * Familiarize with the six basic rhythms and footwork * Get the basic and jockey music training * Grasp a wide range of improvisation techniques  * Understand the steps of turning back, passing by and pulling in * Acquire a detailed introduction of 8 count footwork WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?    Individuals interested to learn dancing ENTRY REQUIREMENT * This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. * Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. * Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. CERTIFICATION * After you have successfully completed the course, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hardcopy at the cost of £39 or in PDF format at the cost of £24. * PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours, and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. WHY CHOOSE US? * Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; * Tutorial videos/materials from the industry-leading experts; * Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; * Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; * The UK & internationally recognized accredited qualification; * Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; * The benefit of career advancement opportunities; * 24/7 student support via email. CAREER PATH  The Learn to Swing online  course is a useful qualification to possess and would be beneficial for any related profession or industry such as: * Dancer  Introduction to the Course Welcome to the Course 00:01:00 6 Count Basic Rythm and Footwork Footwork Music Training 00:03:00 The Jockey The Basic and Jockey 00:10:00 Basic and Jockey Music Training 00:01:00 Tuck Turn, Pass By & Pull In The Tuck Turn 00:03:00 The Pass By 00:05:00 The Pull in 00:04:00 Improvisation Techniques Improvisation Technique 00:05:00 Improvisation Music Demo 00:02:00 Cuddle & Leader's Sneak The Cuddle 00:06:00 Leader's Sneak 00:04:00 Putting it all Together Putting it all Together - Technique 00:04:00 Putting it all Together - Music Demo 00:02:00 Introduction to 8 Count Footwork 8 Count footwork 00:02:00 8 Count Footwork Music Training 00:03:00 Follower & Leader Yo-Yo Follow Yo-Yo 00:03:00 Follow Yo-Yo - Music Demo 00:01:00 Leader Yo-Yo 00:03:00 Leader Yo-Yo Music Demo 00:01:00 The Swing Out Swing Out 00:04:00 Swing Out - Music Demo 00:01:00 Swing Out from Closed Position Swing Out from Closed Position 00:02:00 Swing Out from Closed Position - Music Demo 00:01:00 Swing Out with an Inside Turn Swing Out with an Inside Turn 00:03:00 Swing Out with an Inside Turn - Music Demo 00:01:00 Swing Out with an Outside Turn Swing Out with an Outside Turn 00:08:00 Swing Out with an Outside Turn - Music Demo 00:01:00 The Lindy Circle Lindy Circle 00:04:00 Lindy Circle - Music Demo 00:01:00 Switches Switches 00:05:00 Switches - Music Demo 00:01:00 The Mini-Dip Mini Dip 00:06:00 Mini Dip - Music Demo 00:01:00 The Points The Points 00:03:00 The Points - Music Demo 00:01:00 8 Count Lindy Hop Dance Demo 8 Count Lindy Hop Dance Demo 00:01:00 Introduction to Partner Charleston Side by Side Charleston 00:04:00 Side by Side Charleston - Music Demo 00:01:00 Pendulum Kicks Side by Side Pendulum Kicks 00:05:00 Side by Side Pendulum Kicks - Music Demo 00:01:00 Kick Ups Kick Ups 00:06:00 Kick Ups - Music Demo 00:01:00 Tandem Charleston Tandem Charleston 00:04:00 Tandem Charleston Basic - Music Demo 00:01:00 Tandem Push Out Tandem Push Out 00:05:00 Tandem Push Out - Music Demo 00:01:00 Tandem Entrance Tandem Entrance 00:04:00 Tandem Entrance - Music Demo 00:01:00 Tandem Exit Tandem Exit 00:04:00 Tandem Exit - Music Demo 00:01:00 Partner Charleston - Music Demo Partner Charleston - Music Demo 00:02:00 6 count, 8 count, & Charleston Transitions 6 count, 8 count, & Charleston Transitions 00:01:00 Solo Footwork Training 00:01:00 Solo Footwork Training with Music 00:04:00 Leading and Following Basic Transitions Leading and Following Basic Transitions 00:07:00 Leading and Following Basic Transitions with Music 00:02:00 Full Demo of 6 Count, 8 Count and Charleston Moves 00:02:00 Summary of Intro to Swing Summary of Intro to Swing 00:02:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Intermediates: Bedroom player to bar room rockstar - where we jam intermediate level songs with the barre chord, scale, improvisation, theory and chord extension learning snuck into the jamming fun An intermediate player can play E type barre chords and perhaps some/all A type positions. You can play a few scales and have been using them either to improvise or play solos, licks and riffs. Your knowledge of the fretboard is good