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Movement for Stand-Up

with Claire Daigle

December 21st, 2024

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Figuring out how to move onstage can be challenging for stand-ups! In this workshop we will explore techniques from theater, dance, yoga and other movement modalities to unlock your body's potential for comedic genius. We will study how posture can impact performance and confidence, and how to use subtle movement cues to get the audience on your side. The culmination of the session will be an act out intensive where we break down how to enhance your movements for maximum comedic effect!

This class is one (1) three hour session. The instructor is Claire Daigle. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate. 

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Learn to Coach Improv

with Chris Hansen

December 18th, 2024

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In this workshop, we will be diving into what it takes to coach and teach improv—not just leading exercises, but creating a space where creativity and spontaneity can flourish.The goal? To prepare future instructors and coaches at Dallas Comedy Club and beyond! Individuals who can bring out the best in students, lead memorable classes, and cultivate a team environment where everyone feels free to explore. By the end, you’ll be ready to step up, take the reins, and help shape the next wave of improv talent.

This class is one (1) three hour session. The instructor is Chris Hansen. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate. 

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Storytelling: Finding the Funny

with Daniel Sturdivant

December 5th, 2024

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Discover how to uncover humor in the ordinary with “Find the Funny.” This workshop will teach you to look for absurd situations, embrace the unexpected, and observe quirky human behavior. You’ll explore wordplay, exaggeration, and irony while learning to connect unrelated ideas for maximum comedic effect. We’ll practice self-deprecating humor, amplifying everyday frustrations, and using timing for comedic delivery. Learn to find laughter in the mundane and turn negativity into something lighthearted. By the end, you'll see the world in a funnier, more entertaining way.

This class is one (1) three hour session. The instructor is Dan Sturdivant. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate. 

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Advanced Improv: Get Laughs FAST

with Stefan Newman

December 21st, 2024

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This workshop is designed to test your skills and push you outside of your comfort zone with a variety of exercises exploring your personal strengths in character, emotion, physicality, and vulnerability. Learn how to find YOUR funny faster to keep scenes fun and interesting by knowing when to break the “rules” of improv.

Previous improv experience preferred but not required for this workshop.

This class is one (1) three hour session. The instructor is Stefan Newman. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate. 

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Playing to the Height of Your Intelligence

with Jack Ritchey

December 15th, 2024

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Do you find yourself hesitating, inventing, or “looking for jokes” when you improvise? Learn to play with confidence, truth, and integrity through exploring the height of your intelligence. In this workshop we’ll pull truth and honesty from the actor and apply that truth on stage in a way that connects you to the audience, gives you plenty of ammunition for laughs, and makes you look smarter than a Harvard Law professor. But hopefully less pretentious.

This class is one (1) three hour session. The instructor is Jack Ritchey. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate. 

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Improv for Sketch

with Dan Sybert

December 4th, 2024

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Are you a sketch comedy writer, actor, or fan who wants to learn more about improv? Are you an improviser who wants to learn more about sketch comedy? Do you love both of these wonderful artforms and want to seamlessly incorporate them together? Whatever category you fall into, the Improv for Sketch workshop is the workshop for you! Learn about how improvisation and sketch are different but very similar. So similar in fact that they compliment each other and can be used to workshop your next sketch or next improv scene, format, etc. Learn about exercises and techniques to blend the two art forms together in order to generate ideas or fine tune existing ideas for a sketch. Diversify your comedy portfolio and further develop your comedic voice with Improv for Sketch. Space is limited, sign up today!  

This class is one (1) three hour session. The instructor is Dan Sybert. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate. 

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Writing for Late Night

with Rosie Caruth

December 11th, 2024

$50 More Info

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This class is one (1) three hour session. The instructor is Rosie Caruth. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate. 

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Acting for the Improviser

with Dan States

December 14th, 2024

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You've learned the basics, you've learned the formats, you've learned the techniques.  Now take your improv to the next level with some tips, techniques and philosophies of Acting for the Improvisor.  In this 3 hour course, you will be able to focus on the acting side of improv.  We will cover character, intent, staging and effectiveness through exercises, monologues and scene work.

Dan States is something of a mainstay at Dallas Comedy Club.  He has completed the curriculum for both long and short form improv He can currently be seen on 5 different teams, including DCC's flagship Primetime crew! He's coached teams, taught classes, delighted audiences, annoyed staff. Heck, he probably slept here and didn't tell anyone. 

This class is one (1) three hour session. The instructor is Dan States. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate. 

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Roast Battles: How to WIN

with Emily Grefer

December 7th, 2024

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Are you interested in the art of roasting? Ever wonder how these comics write playful zingers about their opponents? Do you want to WIN?!?! Our workshop discusses the dynamics of roasting, how to write a great roast joke, and how to win a roast battle.

Emily Grefer has been participating and winning roast battle for the last 6 years. She was Plano Comedy Festivals first ever Roast champion (she still has the belt), has won roasts in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, Oklahoma City, and more! She’s even won a roast with the producers of The Comedy Store’s LA Roast Battle. If you want to be a roast master, this is the workshop for you! 

This class is one (1) three hour session. The instructor is Emily Grefer. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate. 

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Tackling the Business of Stand-Up

with Mike Lukas

December 9th, 2024

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The Business of Standup Workshop is designed to equip aspiring comedians with the tools to navigate the professional side of comedy. Participants will learn the essentials of the standup business, beginning with "Comedy as a Business" and a simplified guide to becoming a working comedian. Additionally, the session provides a step-by-step guide to securing bookings in a competitive industry. You'll learn about the roles of agents and managers, and strategies to build a loyal following in the standup scene. The realities of making a living from comedy, including the ups and downs, are also discussed, along with tips for managing nerves and staying focused. The session concludes with professional codes for comedy business success and some actionable homework to help kickstart your career.

This class is one (1) three hour session. The instructor is Mike Lukas. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate.