2012 Spring Class Schedule
Improv for Fun Sign up online
Thanks to student demand, we offer two Fun series. Choose Tues or Thurs:
Tuesday Series: 6pm-7:15pm, Jan 24 - Feb 21
Thursday Series: 7pm-8:15pm, Jan 26 - Feb 23
Taking improv for the first time? This is a great place to start. No experience required, and no pressure to perform. Shy people welcome. Discover how improvisation can feel natural and effortless. Unleash your imagination, confidence, and spontaneity. Amaze yourself as you create characters, stories, and scenes on the spot. Develop improv skills that apply to real-world settings, like teamwork and leadership. Enjoy a supportive environment that promotes cooperation and positive thinking. Sign up for the series or drop-in for any class. Laugh-out-loud fun!
Improv for Performance Sign up online
Thursday Series 8:30pm-10pm, Jan 26 - Feb 23
Excited to get on stage? This class culminates in a student show on the last day of class, free for friends and family. Learn techniques to strengthen your scene starts, middles, and endings. Explore the power of positive, good-natured play. Learn to incorporate audience suggestions and participation. Improvise songs with live musical accompaniment. Receive direct feedback to help you achieve your goals. Yes, Improv for Performance is also fun! Acting or improv experience helpful, but not required. Drop-ins welcome on first day of series (try a taste). Further classes require series signup to encourage ensemble rapport. Participation at instructor discretion.
Looking further ahead: All 3 series above will be offered again in April: 4/3 - 5/1 and 4/5 - 5/3.
YWCA Fees
(class fees help support YWCA service programs)
| Fee | |
| With YWCA membership | $45 for 5-class series |
| Without YWCA membership | $55 for 5-class series |
| Drop-in (Most students sign up for the series to reserve space, lower cost, and get the most from class) |
$12 for 1 class |
YWCA Registration
There are 3 ways to sign up for YWCA Classes:
Register online. Because there are various improv choices listed, select the dates/day/series carefully.
YWCA telephone registration: 510-848-6370.
Register in person at the Berkeley YWCA. (call ahead to confirm business hours).
YWCA Class Location
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2600 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(Please note: We are at the YWCA across the street from UC Berkeley, and NOT the YMCA near the Main post office)
15 minute walk from Downtown Berkeley BART.
Driving? Free street parking is sometimes available. Paid parking is available nearby at 2558 Bancroft and another at 2668 Bancroft Way.