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Improv Fundamentals
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Improv Fundamentals
About the Class
IMPROV FUNDAMENTALS L1
Develop your foundational improv skills with Navaris Darson! During this six-week
course, actors will hone their acting craft through the exploration of core improvisation
principles – such as being present, agreeing and adding information, making bold
choices, and so much more.
In each class, students will learn and practice different improv skills that will build on
each other from week to week. The purpose of this workshop is to provide students with
a clear breakdown of improv fundamentals so they can practice them within various
improv exercises and ultimately become competent, more confident improvisers.
Having trained and taught at The Groundling Theatre and School in Los Angeles,
Navaris is an exceptional improviser and one of the best character-based improv
teachers in the biz. As an instructor, Navaris is fun and caring, and he’s incredibly
excited to share his wisdom and deep passion for play-pretend with the students at
Verve Studios.
For this course, some acting experience is recommended, but students do not need to
have prior improv experience.
This is the six-week Level 1 improv course. This course is a prerequisite for Level 2.
Not ready to commit to the 6-week class? Join us for the one day Improv Fundamentals Workshop.
Open to adult students ages 18 and up.
- 18 HOURS OF CLASS! 3-hour class once a week for 6 weeks.
The Details
SATURDAYS, Jul 19-Aug 23, 2025
9 am -12 pm | Navaris Darson, Coach
$375*
Minimum deposit of 1/2 of full tuition must be put down to secure spot in the class.
Balance is no later than one week prior to first class. If registering less than one week before class starts, full tuition must be put down and is non-refundable.
* +$25 registration fee for new students.
Registration fee is non-refundable. Deposit is refundable, less credit card and processing fees (10%), up to one week prior to class start. No cancellations or refunds one week prior to class start.
Improv Workout, L2#
About the Class
IMPROV WORKOUT, L2#
Level up your improv game with our new six-week Improv Workout course taught by
Navaris Darson!
Whereas our Level 1 improv course is about understanding the fundamentals of improv,
Level 2 is about applying that knowledge and putting it in action. In each class, students
will play improv games and exercises specifically chosen to bolster their strengths and
stretch their abilities, helping them to grow as improvisers and actors.
Navaris trained and taught at The Groundling Theatre and School in Los Angeles, which
is why he’s one of the best character-based improv teachers in the biz. As an instructor
at Verve Studios, his primary objective is to create an inspiring, nurturing learning
environment where students are encouraged to play, fail, and most importantly, have fun!
To sign up for this course, students must have completed Level 1: Improv Fundamentals.
A solid grasp of acting skills is recommended, but not mandatory.
Open to adult students ages 18 and up.
- 18 HOURS OF CLASS! 3-hour class once a week for 6 weeks.
The Details
WEDNESDAYS, Sept 17 - Oct 22, 2025
6:30-9:30 pm | Navaris Darson, Coach
$375*
Minimum deposit of 1/2 of full tuition must be put down to secure spot in the class.
Balance is no later than one week prior to first class. If registering less than one week before class starts, full tuition must be put down and is non-refundable.
* +$25 registration fee for new students.
Registration fee is non-refundable. Deposit is refundable, less credit card and processing fees (10%), up to one week prior to class start. No cancellations or refunds one week prior to class start.
Improv Fundamentals Workshop
About the Class
IMPROV FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOP
Come preview our Improv Fundamentals class at Verve Studios! In this one-day
workshop, our instructor, Navaris Darson, will share all of the core improvisation
principles that will be explored in our six-week Level 1 improv class.
In addition to getting an overview of the Improv Fundamentals course, students will play
fun exercises and games and experience firsthand how improv can help them get out of
their heads, inspire creativity, build confidence, and so much more!
Navaris Darson teaches remotely at The Groundlings Theatre and School in Los
Angeles, which specializes in character-based improv, and he’s thrilled to be teaching
this in-person workshop right here in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Open to adult students ages 18 and up.
- 3.5 HOURS OF CLASS! 3.5-hour class once a week for one week. .
The Details
TBD
6:30-10 pm | Navaris Darson, Coach
$85*
Minimum deposit of 1/2 of full tuition must be put down to secure spot in the class.
Balance is no later than one week prior to first class. If registering less than one week before class starts, full tuition must be put down and is non-refundable.
* +$25 registration fee for new students.
Registration fee is non-refundable. Deposit is refundable, less credit card and processing fees (10%), up to one week prior to class start. No cancellations or refunds one week prior to class start.
What is Improv Fundamentals?
Improv Fundamentals, L1
Coach Navaris Darson talks about the 4 Week Improv Fundamentals Class.
Improv Fundamentals Workshop
Coach Navaris Darson talks about the Improv Fundamentals Workshop.
