Improv for Life
We believe you ought to be able to find ease & joy, be confident, and trust yourself at any moment - no matter what comes your way in life.
Improv classes geared toward teaching you elements of improv and all the ways they can be used to better your life — unleashing creativity, stretching comfort zones, being more connected and communicative, and bringing a “Yes, And” perspective to everything you do.
All this done in the supportive and non-judgemental environment.
Everyone will receive a certificate of completion after taking 3 Improv for Self classes.
CLASSES
Workshops offered Monthly, Saturdays/Sundays 11:30a-2:30p or Weeknights 6p-9p
IMPROV FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Many people consider Improv to be very therapeutic - after all, it offers a safe space for listening, reflection, empathy, understanding and unconditional, positive regard for yourself and your partners.
Improv keeps you present, opens you to acceptance, and frees you from harsh judgements, all while helping you express your authentic voice and fostering healthy connections with others.
NEXT CLASS:
THURSDAY, November 21st
6:00p-9:00p
Location: Chelsea, NYC
Cost: $175
Led by: Improvolution’s Executive Director Rebecca Stuard and our guest facilitator Dr. Elaina DellaCava, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine and Assistant Attending Psychiatrist at New York Presbyterian Westchester Division - and graduate of Improvolution!
CONFIDENCE THROUGH PLAY
Improv helps build confidence by the practice of exercises that promote listening, presence, self-awareness, and trust. And it is all done in a non-judgmental, fun, experiential way.
Confidence does not come from being perfect and never making a mistake. It comes from knowing you can handle whatever comes up, including unforeseen issues, conflicts and mistakes.
When you learn to improvise, you’ll learn that there ARE no mistakes. You’ll exercise the muscles that keep you present, engaged, cool-headed and able to keep moving despite bumps in the road.
This class will help you see that the fear of not making mistakes is actually keeping you from being AMAZING.
NEXT CLASS:
SATURDAY, February 22nd
11:30a-2:30p
Location: Chelsea, NYC
Cost: $175
Led by: Improvolution’s Executive Director Rebecca Stuard and our guest facilitator Gabriella Wolson, founder of Re-ellignment Coaching
This session is facilitated by our Executive Director Rebecca Stuard and our guest facilitator Gabriella Wolson. Gabriella is a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation. Through her company, Re-ellignment Coaching, she offers a fusion of Career Advising and Life Coaching. She also holds a certification in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from the University of South Florida.
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Gabriella is an accomplished Coach who has championed hundreds of individuals through career, business, and life transformation. Through her company, Re-ellignment Coaching, she offers a fusion of Career Advising and Life Coaching through one-on-one sessions and her online course, Career 2.0.
She also provides support services for businesses, such as People Consulting and Training Facilitation, with past clients including HUGO BOSS and State Farm.
In addition to her practice, Gabriella is an affiliate coach with Larnell Vickers Enterprises, The Cardin Group, Golden Resources, and Randstad RiseSmart. Gabriella is a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation, Certified Human Resources Professional through the Society for Human Resources Management, and an admitted member of Psi Chi, the international honor society of psychology. She also holds a certification in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from the University of South Florida.
Gabriella is committed to creating a world where every person can embody and express their genuine authenticity free from judgment or danger.
FROM ‘STUCK’ TO ‘PRODUCTIVE’
Are you feeling a lack of movement or growth in your life? Are the stories you are telling yourself in need of an edit?
These stories can stunt personal growth, cause us to make poor decisions, and drive us to become the worst versions of ourselves.
Improv helps to motivate and guide you toward BEING PRODUCTIVE because it gives you tools and experiences of having more space, ease and clarity. This allows for you to achieve greater output and feeling the results of your work.
With improv, we’ll help you feel the joy of accomplishment, satisfaction, making a difference in whatever you do.
NEXT CLASS:
SATURDAY, January 18th
11:30a-2:30p
Location: Chelsea, NYC
Cost: $175
Led by: Improvolution’s Executive Director Rebecca Stuard and our guest facilitator Elizagrace Madrone, bi-coastal theater-maker, dramaturg, writer and co-founder of the 23.5 Tilt Theatre Company of New York City - and graduate of Improvolution!
Explore which class is right for you, your needs and your goals. If you’re unsure, don’t hesitate to reach out to Rebecca Stuard, Executive Director of the School, who can help guide you to where to dive in.
You will receive a certificate of completion after three Improv for Self classes.
IMPROV HELPS YOU GROW & EVOLVE
…but don’t just take our word for it!
“Improvolution is my gym for the mind and soul!
It has become a way of life that builds trust and support in my personal and professional life and has empowered me to react in the moment, overcome blocks to creativity and to improvise creative solutions.”
~Susan Bettineschi, Searchlink Staffing Inc.
"I had no improv experience before taking the introductory class. After some dithering, I finally said "yes, and" and was immediately welcomed into a community of improvisers!
They have passionate instructors who passed on not only the rudiments of improv, but a belief in the philosophy of positivity and acceptance that underpins it.
It did not take long to convince me that that philosophy really could spark a revolution in my thinking both in and and outside of improv."
~Adrien M.
Have questions?
Ask Rebecca Stuard, our school’s Executive Director, about the best place for you to start!