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IMPROV 100
ANXIETY, STAGE UN/FRIGHT UN/FREEZE UN/FIGHT
Today's hustle culture can make the thought of failure terrifying. Sometimes we step back and close up, rather than face that fear. Improv gives you the opportunity to take a deep breath, look around, and jump in feet first with confidence. Anxiety, stage fright, and a fear of failure can hold us back from being our true and authentic selves. This class will help you build a sense of self-confidence, step outside of your comfort zone, and use some core improv techniques to find your awesome and unique voice.
This course is going to run at -your- pace. The process of failing, of being vulnerable, and being open in a classroom can be very scary. Our goal is to give you the space to play with your own sense of discomfort and learn how to thrive within it.
DATES
January 18 - March 15, 2026
Sundays from 11:00AM - 1:00PM
LOCATION
Grindstone Studio
9562 82 Ave NW
INSTRUCTOR
Anthony Goodwin & John Battye
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
There is no showcase for this class.
COST
Early Bird - $310+GST
Lazy Bird - $360+GST
DATES
January 19 - March 16, 2026
Mondays from 6:00 - 8:00PM
LOCATION
Ritchie Community League
7727 98 St NW
INSTRUCTOR
John Battye
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
The showcase will take place within 14 days after the last day of classes
COST
Early Bird - $310+GST
Lazy Bird - $360+GST
IMPROV 201:
BEGINNER SHORT FORM
And your prompt is… Welcome to Improv 201: Intro to Short From Improv; a new offering from Grindstone Theatre School! This course will take the foundational skills you learned in Improv 101 and drop them into a fast-paced, quick-thinking environment. Short-Form Improv focuses on theatre games that will all offer their own unique challenges and restrictions to keep you on your feet!
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* Please Note: To improve and encourage student growth, we have made several programming changes. Improv 201: Intro to Short Form was formerly Improv 201: Characters. Due to these changes this is an entirely new course with different subject material and learning outcomes. *
DATES
January 18 - March 8, 2026
Sundays from 1:15 - 3:45PM
LOCATION
Grindstone Studio
9562 82 Ave NW
INSTRUCTOR
Logan Teske
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
The showcase will take place within 14 days after the last day of classes
COST
Early Bird - $400+GST
Lazy Bird - $450+GST
IMPROV 202:
BEGINNER LONG FORM
Can we get a suggestion from the audience please? Introducing: Improv 202 - Intro to Long Form Improv! In this course you will take your skills from 101 and learn how to take a simple suggestion or two from the audience, explore their potential, and transform them into a play on the spot! Long-Form Improv focuses on taking these audience suggestions and finding the play that lies within them, creating scenes, characters and stories to create a unique show for your audience every single time.
* Please Note: To improve and encourage student growth, we have made several programming changes. Improv 202: Intro to Short Form was formerly Improv 202: Relationships and is replacing Improv 204: Intro to Long Form. Due to these changes this is an entirely new course with different subject material and learning outcomes. *
DATES
January 17 - March 7, 2026
Saturdays from 1:00 - 3:30PM
LOCATION
Grindstone Studio
9562 82 Ave NW
INSTRUCTOR
Cayley McConaghy
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
The showcase will take place within 14 days after the last day of classes
COST
Early Bird - $400+GST
Lazy Bird - $450+GST
DATES
This class will return in 2026!
LOCATION
Grindstone Studio
9562 82 Ave NW
INSTRUCTOR
TBD
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
The showcase will take place within 14 days after the last day of classes
COST
Early Bird - $400+GST
Lazy Bird - $450+GST
Term Dates: January - March, 2026
Term Dates: April - June, 2026
Term Dates: June - August, 2026
Term Dates: September - November, 2026
DATES
This class will return in 2026!
LOCATION
Grindstone Studio
9562 82 Ave NW
INSTRUCTOR
TBD
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
The showcase will take place within 14 days after the last day of classes
COST
Early Bird - $400+GST
Lazy Bird - $450+GST
Term Dates: January - March, 2026
Term Dates: April - June, 2026
Term Dates: June - August, 2026
Term Dates: September - November, 2026
DATES
This class will return in 2026!
LOCATION
Grindstone Studio
9562 82 Ave NW
INSTRUCTOR
TBD
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
The showcase will take place within 14 days after the last day of classes
COST
Early Bird - $400+GST
Lazy Bird - $450+GST
Term Dates: January - March, 2026
Term Dates: April - June, 2026
Term Dates: June - August, 2026
Term Dates: September - November, 2026
DATES
This class will return in 2026!
LOCATION
Grindstone Studio
9562 82 Ave NW
INSTRUCTOR
TBD
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
The showcase will take place within 14 days after the last day of classes
COST
Early Bird - $400+GST
Lazy Bird - $450+GST
Term Dates: January - March, 2026
Term Dates: April - June, 2026
Term Dates: June - August, 2026
Term Dates: September - November, 2026