$7
per classImprov Blast: Learning the Basics of Improv
Completed by 15 learners
Ages 8-12
Live One-Time Class
Live video meetings
Meets once
3-10 learners per class
45 min
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Ever wanted to try your hand at improv? Well, this is the class for you. Over 45 minutes, we are going to learn all about what improv means, and get a chance to try it out through fun exercises and games. You'll get a chance to play a variety of wacky characters and put them in thrilling situations - all made up on the spot! Get ready for lots of fun, energy, and laugher. I am an experienced youth theatre director who has taught drama classes for many years and even directed full length shows with a cast of children and youth. I am also an elementary school teacher who loves incorporating theatre into her teaching practice. This class is suitable for both those experienced with improv and those wanting to learn about it for the first time.
Other Details
Supply List
No supplies are needed except space to move around and plenty of creativity!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello OutSchool families! My name is Chelsey and I am an enthusiastic, and creative elementary school teacher, youth theatre director and summer camp leader. I hold a degree from the University of British Columbia in English and Theatre, and another degree in Elementary Education
with a focus in Indigenous Education from the same university.
Here on OutSchool, I teach performing arts related classes, classes that incorporate academic curriculum but in engaging and creative ways, and arts-based classes. My classes incorporate such things as visual arts, drama, STEM projects, games, experiments, and challenges. They are highly interactive and hands-on.
In all of my teaching experiences, my first priority is to focus on the social-emotional well-being of my students, making sure to build strong relationships and a sense of community where they can feel not only comfortable to be themselves but also highly valued, just as they are. I strongly believe that children and youth learn best through exploration, creativity, and opportunities to engage their curiosity. Most of all, learning should be fun and focus mostly on learner-centred experiences that are hands-on and open-ended, rather than a more teacher-centred approach. This helps develop a life-long love of learning that I believe is vital for all of us.
I have years of experience leading children in camps related to visual arts, performing arts, and nature - three things that are personal passions of mine. In addition, I have taught children's drama classes for years and even directed children and youth in four (and counting!) full length theatre productions. This is my seventh year teaching elementary school and I truly love it. I have taught all grades between Grade 3 and Grade 7. I also spent a year teaching in a mostly online environment due to Covid concerns and this helped me learn how to maintain my teaching values in an online environment. My favourite thing about being a teacher is getting to know the unique personalities of each of my students, and nurturing their strengths and abilities. I truly believe that all children have special gifts they are just waiting to share.
I can't wait to connect with you!
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