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Improv I: Fundamentals

The Barrow Group Acting School @ 520 8th Avenue, New York, NY

Unlock your imagination, develop spontaneity, and enhance collaboration skills with The Barrow Group Acting School's improv training. Discover the joy of playfulness and gain confidence as you explore the fundamentals of improvisation in this exciting class. No experience is needed, just a willingness to have fun!

(66) Beginner 18 and older
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$295

6 sessions

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Improv Intensive for Female Professionals + Educators

The Engaging Educator @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

Remember how we said our classes are like going to the gym for your brain? In this 3-week class, we’ll practice what we preach, focusing in on flexing the skills that make us a bigger, faster and stronger us. Improv is all about communication, and we understand the importance of creating a safe space to work listening skills, focus, public speaking, presence, flexibility, and confidence. We’ll zoom in on the idea of building a team, remaining...

(401) All levels 18 and older
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$109

3 sessions

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Cocktail Club

CocuSocial Cooking Classes @ 338 W 36th St, New York, NY

For two memorable hours, join our exclusive Cocktail Club where you will demystify this captivating craft and master the art of Mixology! Guided by our Craft Cocktail Expert, you will learn the basics of bartending by stocking a basic bar, using bar tools, creating an egg white foam, fashioning the perfect garnishes and learning how to "free-pour". Our resident Mixologist will demonstrate how to "build" six classic cocktails before adding a modern...

(1743) Beginner 21 and older
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$52.50
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How To Crowdfund Your Dream

Holstee Learning Lab @ 98 4th St, New York, NY

You know that book sitting half-written on your hard drive? Or that documentary that you've always wanted to make? What about that great startup idea that you've been wanting to build? What if you could not only finish it, but launch it to a willing and eager tribe of super-fans? Now, you can. The gatekeepers are dying. You no longer need a publisher to finish your book. No movie studio needs to green-light your documentary. You no longer need...

All levels 18 and older
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Speak Up: Using Improv for Presentation/Public Speaking

The Engaging Educator @ 520 8th Ave, New York, NY

Looking to level-up presentation and speaking skills? Maybe you have a big meeting, interview or conference coming up, and you have no clue where to start? This class will get you thinking about how you present yourself and what your words mean – and how people view you and your style! Through improv-based activities and homework (YEP! You all get an A just for doing it – don’t worry) we’ll zoom in on your personal style for presenting –...

(401) All levels 18 and older
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$119

3 sessions

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Supermarket Seminar: "What to Eat + How to Grocery Shop"

Home Cooking New York @ 158 Grand St, New York, NY

While there is plenty to learn about food from a good cooking class, there is still plenty of food education that needs to happen before you head to the kitchen. First you have to go grocery shopping. Because the modern supermarket is stocked with an overwhelming array of choices, this seminar is designed to give you the information you need to make the best food choices in all the departments: produce, dairy, meat, eggs, cooking oils, and packaged...

(2012) All levels 16 and older
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Improvisational Study: Understanding Impulse & Spontaneity for better Acting

Actors Technique NY Kids & Teens @ 519 8th Ave, New York, NY

Confidence, Spontaneity, and the power of YOU! As we transition from child to teenage actors, our feelings of self-consciousness and fear of being embarrassed tend to activate every defense mechanism in the mind, body, and voice. Consequently, the walls come up and we turn into safe versions of ourselves, suppressing every natural and instinctual urge to be funny, silly, and real, at the risk of appearing flawed or simply (gasp!) human.  But,...

(7) All levels 11 - 19 years old
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$645

9 sessions

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Improvisation: The Need for Impulse & Spontaneity for Stronger Acting

Actors Technique NY Kids & Teens @ 519 8th Ave, New York, NY

One of the most common responses that befuddled parents give when they are told their child is a little shy and reserved, is: “But you should see her at home! She sings, she dances… She’s a rock star at home!” In fact, they have captured the spirit and teaching foundation of our Kids Improv class: We’re all rock stars when we’re at home. Through interactive games that encourage teamwork and group-mind development, the Kids Improv classes...

(7) All levels 7 - 11 years old
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$645

9 sessions

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Mixology

Liquid Lab NYC @ 395 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Lets kick off the year off in style with an IN-PERSON cocktail session. Please note location details below as we host at various locations around the city; NOT at our home base in Flatiron; Class is 21 and Up and we will require ID and Proof of Vaccination for participation as we work in an intimate indoor setting. These classes are perfect for couples, cocktail enthusiasts, beginners, new bartenders looking to expand their craft, or small groups....

(149) All levels 21 and older
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$100
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Improv for Professionals

Input Lofts (formerly WECREATE) @ 58 E. 11th St. 8th Fl, New York, NY

This intro class will begin to enhance your skills in public speaking, focused listening, responding, flexibility and specificity – leading to greater confidence and lower inhibitions when speaking or presenting. Improvisation is not just something for actors and comedians. MBA Students are being asked to take improv classes. Why? The answer is the same reason why professionals and educators should be trained: the root is in communication. Even...

(160) Beginner 16 and older
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Improv Workshop at Stand-Up New York

Sunday Night Improv @ 236 W 78th St, New York, NY

An ongoing drop-in class, for anyone who wants a quick tour of the improv world. The class, for all levels, features performers from the cast of Sunday Night Improv. You can do scenes with veteran improv performers – and then stay and see them perform in Sunday Night Improv! Note: Cost of class includes admission to Sunday Night Improv comedy jam that evening at 6PM.

(173) All levels 15 and older
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After School Tween Improv (Ages 10-13)

The Barrow Group Acting School @ 312 W 36th St, New York, NY

The Tween Improv class explores improvisation games, techniques, and concepts in a fun, supportive environment. This class encourages students to become more spontaneous, creative, playful, and imaginative, all while developing valuable theater and interpersonal skills. The class begins with Ensemble Building exercises to strengthen the ensemble and encourage positivity as well as enhance listening and reacting skills. Students will then work on...

(66) Beginner 10 - 13 years old
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$425

10 sessions

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After School Teen Improv (Ages 14-17)

The Barrow Group Acting School @ 312 W 36th St, New York, NY

The Teen Improv class explores improvisation games, techniques, and concepts in a fun, supportive environment. This class encourages students to become more spontaneous, creative, playful, and imaginative, all while developing valuable theater and interpersonal skills. The class begins with Ensemble Building exercises to strengthen the ensemble and encourage positivity as well as enhance listening and reacting skills. Students will then work on...

(66) All levels 14 - 17 years old
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$425

10 sessions

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Improv 4 Tweens Times Square NYC

New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) @ 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY

Improv and Stand-Up Comedy help students discover their best selves building self confidence, creative writing, critical thinking and public speaking. We offer weekly classes Winter, Spring and Fall, plus Summer Camps. We also have teachers at schools, camps and community centers on weekends and after school. Each session starts with Improvisation, playing games that are a ton of fun while teaching valuable life skills. These are the same games...

(73) All levels 10 - 12 years old
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$400

9 sessions

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Improv for Everyone

Sunday Night Improv @ 150 W 46th St, New York, NY

This course is an ongoing drop-in class that focuses on how to create improvised scenes and stories. Students are taught the basics of good scene work in a supportive environment.

(173) All levels 15 and older
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Improv Level Up

The Engaging Educator @ 244 W 54th St, New York, NY

This three-week intensive is a blast of improv for professionals. Consider this a personal training session at the gym. We’ll take what you learned in your Level One class and raise the stakes. This class focuses more on being in the moment, focus, flexibility and initiative – and pushes the skills built in Level One. Each class is different – and filled with different students from our Level One classes. If you’ve taken a class or three...

(401) All levels 18 and older
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$89

3 sessions

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Improv(e) Yourself: Conquer Public Speaking

Be Social Change @ 601 W 26th St, New York, NY

In the US, public speaking is feared more than death. The reality is we all have to do it – at work, while networking, and in our personal lives – and there is a difference between doing it and doing it well. So how do we get over it? We improvise! Build Skills In: Improvisation Public Speaking Developing Confidence Presentation Skills Communication Networking Flexibility Listening Focus This workshop is for you if you are: Curious about...

(245) All levels 18 and older
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Long Form Improv Comedy

New York Improv Theatre (8 Improv) @ 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY

This class is designed to go past improv basics. Through different drills, exercises and games, we'll strengthen your improv skills. We'll focus on improv techniques that will help you build richer characters, make stronger initiations, and raise the stakes of your scene work by making more dynamic choices. Every week will focus on a different Long Form Style.  Teacher: Samuel Van Wyk MC, Teacher, Corporate Event Specialist. Member of EIGHT...

(73) Intermediate 16 and older
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$400

8 sessions

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Classic and Creative Cocktails (Couples Class)

CocuSocial Cooking Classes @ 140 West 24th St, New York, NY

Learn the art of crafting delicious and stunning cocktails from a master mixologist in this exciting hands-on class. From classic favorites like the Martini and Margarita to unique variations, you'll discover the secrets behind each drink and get to taste them all. Don't miss your chance to become a confident bartender and impress your guests at your next gathering.

(1743) All levels 21 and older
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$140
for 2 students
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Trial Essentials Class 101

Acting School for Film and Television @ 150 West 46th St, New York, NY

If you are simply interested in getting a small dose of what happens in film acting, and wish to try a single class before committing to a course of study, we offer a trial class of our Essentials of Film Acting Course. Almost every entering student should start with this class, even those with substantial theatrical backgrounds. The classes teach acting for camera - film and television - all classes are on camera and you review your work at the...

(62) All levels 12 and older
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$150
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