Encuentra tu lado divertido 101

WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT?
Students will learn the basics of how to make others laugh through simple, technical tools that focus on embodiment (using the body) as well as text (saying funny stuff).

WHAT TOPICS WILL WE COVER?
How to use your face to make others laugh
How to use gesture and action to make others laugh
How to use your words to make others laugh
How to use your whole body (physical/emotional state) to make others laugh

HOW IS MY CLASS STRUCTURED?
The class begins with establishing respectful vocabulary and community guidelines. Learning to make others laugh is a vulnerable proposition, so it is essential we establish a non-judgemental and supportive foundation from the get-go.
We then move onto games that, through play, introduce each student to one another and sets a foundation for humorous physical expressivity.
We will then move into a 4 part system guiding students through simple, technical tools.
We will work for 45 minutes, take a 15 minute break, work for another 45 minutes, take a 15 minute break, then work for 30 minutes.

WHAT'S MY TEACHING STYLE?
In my class, we build a foundation of trust and ease by learning and consistently reinforcing a vocabulary of support, generosity and collaboration. Students should expect to be on their feet for the majority of the class, but also expect built-in rest periods of watching others. There are no physical or vocal limitations for this class, so students can work to whatever extent they are able to move and speak. 

HOW CAN LEARNERS EXPECT TO INTERACT WITH ME?
The class will consist of games, individual & collaborative experimentation, show & tell, discussion and, when necessary, instructor demonstration.