Q: What will be taught? What topics will you cover, and when? How is your class structured?
A: I will be teaching young learners the joy and playfulness of improvisation. We'll study different aspects of improv performance from body language to developing characters. As well, they will learn how improvisation can help throughout their lives. "Yes And...This Is Improv" meets once a week for six weeks. Each class/session is 45 minutes and has a topic or focus on a facet of improvisation. 
      
I lead students, during our online Zoom conference, in improv games designed to boost listening skills and confidence speaking in class, public or any social situation in general. At the top of the class, I explain the subject, give students examples then dive in to trying out ideas; promoting imagination-lead creativity. Improv games continue for the rest of the class and at the send, I ask them do something such as listening to the sounds of their neighborhood, their home. "What did you hear?" "Where was it noisiest?" Or study a person in your life you see practically every day. "How do they walk?" "What do they sound like?". Answers are shared and offer inspiration to classmates. 

Q: How will you teach? What's your teaching style? How much will learners get to interact with you and each other? 
A: I will teach as I presently do with 5th grade students at our children's elementary school-from the heart, with a sense of play and encouragement. My teaching style is fun, comedic and relatable. I pay respect to students by listening to them while encouraging their creativity. Every class is rooted in learners' interaction with myself and classmates. I've found as soon as I start sharing improv games and warmups, every student wants to participate and does so. 

Q: Is there any required experience or background knowledge that learners should have before enrolling? What is the pacing of the class?
A: Experience and background knowledge are NOT required to enroll in my amazing improvisation online class! The pacing is moderate. Not rushed, not fast. Somewhere in the middle. Each class feels like another chapter in a really funny and imaginative book!   

Q: How will your ensure that learners who enroll late into your class will feel welcomed and how will you bring them up to speed?
A: Students who enroll late into my class will be accepted and welcomed as an artist might in contributing to a mural; or as a person joining in a pick-up game of any sport. Late enrolled learners will be brought up to speed by showing them quick examples of what has already been covered, this way, they see what's been going on and get excited to hop in.