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Dig Deep Improv is proud to present this&nb sp\;Intro to Stand-Up \;course with the brilliant \;Dan Belkin -&n bsp\;culminating with an optional class showcase for family and friends!

Early bird discount: get 10euro off by using the promocod e \"standup10\" before March 29th!


Ever wan ted to develop your storytelling\, public speaking and confidence skills? Well\, trying stand-up is a fun and surprisingly effective way to build th ese skills while exploring a creative and rewarding art form. \;This 4 -week beginner course is designed for complete newcomers\, whether you’r e a shy professional looking to feel more confident speaking up\, or a con fident communicator curious to try stand-up for the first time. Across fou r interactive sessions\, you’ll learn the fundamentals of joke writing\, performance techniques\, and improvisation in a supportive\, low-pressure environment. In addition\, \;you’ll strengthen valuable personal an d professional skills such as finding your voice\, thinking on your feet\, and connecting with an audience. You don’t need to be “naturally funn y” or arrive with hilarious stories\, Dan will guide you in uncovering t he unique\, unexpected details in your own experiences and help you shape them into material that works on stage. \;Under the coaching of season ed comedian and coach \;Dan Belkin\, you’ll have the opportunity to develop a short stand-up set and\, if you choose\, perform it at a relaxed class showcase for a friendly audience. Participation in the showcase is completely optional\, and everyone is encouraged to take part at their own pace.


Whether your goal is to overcome stage fright\, im prove workplace presentations\, or simply try something new and creative\, this course provides practical tools\, expert guidance\, and a welcoming space to take your first steps into stand-up. Each session builds on the l ast\, combining instruction\, hands-on exercises\, and opportunities to te st ideas within the group\, culminating in a celebratory class showcase*.< /p>

*Showcase participation is 100% optional and pressure-free.

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TRIAL THE FIRST CLASS! \; \;If you' re not sure whether you want to sign up for the full course you can also p urchase a ticket for the first class only and sign up for the rest afterwa rds


Dates &\; times: \;Mondays \;April 13\, 20\, 27\, May 4 from \;7-9.30pm. \ ;Showcase: May 6th at 7.30pm. \;(10 hours of teaching plus showcase)


About Dan: \;Dan Belkin is a stand-up comedian\, improvisor and performer who tours and produces his own shows all across Europe. Dan began his stand-up \;journey in Canada and is n ow based \;in Germany. He has been featured on Canada Laughs on Sirius XM\, RTL TV\, and has headlined the American Comedy Tour in Switzerland a nd played in multiple Fringe Festivals. In 2022 he hosted and produced 'Th ick Plots' a storytelling competition series throughout Luxembourg and oth er European cities\, as well as the comedy showcase night 'Room Noir'.&nbs p\;In 2023 Dan Started touring with comedic advice show Fake Freuds\, and has toured the show in over 30 cities with sold out shows in many cities i ncluding Brussels\, Antwerp\, Rotterdam\, Amsterdam\, Berlin\, Frankfurt\, Munich\, Hamburg\, Vienna\, Prague \,Luxembourg\, Zurich\, Geneva and mor e! He is also a founding member of the Luxembourg-based Improv troupe Gara ge Gang. Catch Dan's next stand-up gigs \;here \;or follow him on \;Instagram


Dig Deep \;is an events company and learning fac ility in Luxembourg run by Melissa Dalton. Dig Deep Improv involves one-of f workshops\, courses\, 1-1 training and Improv shows where anyone can get up on stage to perform! Dig Deep also works with corporate teams\, bringi ng Improv\, Storytelling and Public Speaking workshops\, Forum Theatre and bespoke teambuilding sessions to companies that are looking to bring more creativity into the work place\, to improve soft skills or to bond a team together. Previous clients include EIB\, Deloitte\, Amazon\, PwC\, ESRIC\ , Ferrero and The University of Luxembourg. \;Want more info? Foll ow Dig Deep on \;Instagram. \;and \;Facebook!


FAQ

  1. W ho is this course for? \;This workshop series is for anyone o ver the age of 16 who loves stand-up comedy or is curious about how it can help with gaining personal and professional skills. No prior experience r equired
  2. Do I need to be funny\, extroverted or good at tel ling jokes? \;Absolutely not
  3. Do I have to att end all sessions? \;If you can attend all sessions that would be ideal to maximise your learning. Of course life gets in the way so if missing a session is unavoidable you can still attend the course
  4. < strong>Can I join this course if I’m not a native English speaker? \;Of course! Some of the best working comedians in the English-spe aking sphere are non-native speakers\, so as long as you are comfortable u nderstanding and speaking English and have a good level you should be fine
  5. Do I need to bring anything to class? \;It i s recommended to bring a notebook and a pen to use during the writing exer cises\, however you may use your phone if you prefer


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