Getting into your head: it is one of the most common challenges in improv. (And for some of us: in life.)

That is why I am always looking for new ways to incorporate more physicality in my improv classes. It makes players worry less, it makes the class less talky and -lordy- it makes all scenes better.

When we are teaching either online or offline with distance, having students use their body is not that obvious. But for this month’s tip I would like to remind you that using our body is not just flapping one’s arms or crawling over a stage.

The point is…

Tip & Exercise: Getting connected to your body

Teaching during a lockdown is different. The online space is fun but also challenging. Teaching right after a lockdown is also different. Many of us will be asked to teach with more distance between players in order to keep everyone safe.

But how do you make players be more connected to their bodies?

Here is a fun exercise for connection to each other and to our bodies

English, improvisatie, international, Teaching improvLaura DoorneweerdSeptember 4, 2020teaching, improv, improvisation, exercise, tips, games, applied improv, physicality, body, body awareness, moving, warm up, covid, corona Comment