{"id":872,"date":"2018-02-12T10:12:11","date_gmt":"2018-02-12T10:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/?page_id=872"},"modified":"2025-11-03T10:24:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T10:24:22","slug":"long-form-improv-course","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/long-form-improv-course.html","title":{"rendered":"LEVEL 4: Long-Form Improv Course"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; el_id=&#8221;home&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1510933836001{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"home-slider\" class=\"flexslider\" ><ul class=\"slides\"><li><div class=\"slide-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Long-Form-Banner-1.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"slide-wrap extra-dark\"><div class=\"slide-content \"><div class=\"container\"><h1 class=\"font-small\">Level 4: Long-Form<\/h1><p class=\"mt-25\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1510934859316{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder padder-left quote-text&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"title\"><h1 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">level 4: long-form improv course<\/h1><\/div>[vc_column_text]<strong>This is where things get really exciting!!! You&#8217;ve done our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/level-3-improv-course-scenes.html\">level 3 scenes<\/a> course, or a similar amount somewhere else, now it&#8217;s time for LONG-FORM!!!<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">what is long-form?<\/h3><\/div>[vc_column_text]Long-form is awesome! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/london-comedy-improv-course.html\">Short-form<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/level-3-improv-course-scenes.html\">scenes<\/a> are where you learnt how the improv car works and how to drive it. Long-form is where you now take that car on a joy ride!<\/p>\n<p>Instead of standalone one-off scenes you&#8217;ll now be connecting multiple scenes together and traveling through time and space with reoccurring characters, themes and patterns to make one amazing multi-scene show inspired by just one suggestion!<\/p>\n<p>This is where the group really unleashes their collective imagination on stage!<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s exciting stuff![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">what's Hoopla's long-form style?<\/h3><\/div>[vc_column_text]Freedom! Passion! Emotion! Play!<\/p>\n<p>We like to improvise from the heart!<\/p>\n<p>We hope to enable you and the team to form a group mind, to find the FUN together, to focus on the relationship in scenes and then explore emotional patterns and themes across the show.<\/p>\n<p>To help this you&#8217;ll be learning techniques like edits, tags, openings, scene-work, how to connect scenes, how to escalate emotions, how to deepen relationships &amp; characters, how to spot patterns and how to put this all together to form an awesome show.<\/p>\n<p>We experiment and find new things together, to help us create the future of long-form improv in the UK![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]<div id=\"testimonials-slider\" data-options='{\"animation\": \"slide\", \"controlNav\": true}' class=\"flexslider nav-outside \"><ul class=\"slides\"><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Google-Review-Sq.jpg\" alt=\"Matt Stainsby, Google Review\"><p class=\"serif\">If you&#039;re looking for a place to push yourself out of your comfort zone in a way that&#039;s supportive, fun and outright hilarious then this is the place to do it! You&#039;ll form lifelong friends, and the skills you learn are transferable to the rest of life. Highly recommended.<\/p><footer>Matt Stainsby, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Evening-Standard-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Evening Standard\"><p class=\"serif\">The capital\u2019s best improv. The UK\u2019s first improv comedy club.<\/p><footer>Evening Standard<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Google-Review-Sq.jpg\" alt=\"Lisa Lynn, Google Review\"><p class=\"serif\">A welcoming place to perform, watch, learn and network. Super supportive staff and knowledgeable teachers. The least judgemental people I&#039;ve ever met. I always feel at home there. I can&#039;t recommend HOOPLA enough!<\/p><footer>Lisa Lynn, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Time-Out.png\" alt=\"Time Out\"><p class=\"serif\">Master scenes, stories and sketches in a relaxed environment.<\/p><footer>Time Out<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Google-Review-Sq.jpg\" alt=\"Louisa Robinson, Google Review\"><p class=\"serif\">Hoopla has been a lifesaver in developing all aspects of my acting career. I have found all the improv courses very versatile, innovative and challenging in the most liberating way.<\/p><footer>Louisa Robinson, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Telegraph.png\" alt=\"The Daily Telegraph\"><p class=\"serif\">Everywhere you look, huge grins suggest an enthusiasm and an attentiveness that is rarely seen in a course.<\/p><footer>The Daily Telegraph<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Google-Review-Sq.jpg\" alt=\"Danny Bent, Google Review\"><p class=\"serif\">Hoopla Impro is the most fun, accepting, supportive gang you could ever wish to be part of. Huge variety of courses whether you are brand new or performing on the West End.<\/p><footer>Danny Bent, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Evening-Standard-Square.jpg\" alt=\"The Evening Standard\"><p class=\"serif\">Hoopla&#039;s workshops are supportive and collaborative.<\/p><footer>The Evening Standard<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Google-Review-Sq.jpg\" alt=\"Nadine Bailey\"><p class=\"serif\">Could not recommend higher. What started out as a fun way to spend a few evenings and learn something new quickly became so much more. Hoopla courses and shows play host to a supportive, fun and alive community of people.<\/p><footer>Nadine Bailey<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/londonist.png\" alt=\"The Londonist\"><p class=\"serif\">If improvisation floats your boat you should head to Hoopla. There\u2019s fewer better ways to see what spur-of-the-moment comedy London has to offer.<\/p><footer>The Londonist<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;upcoming&#8211;events padder padder-right&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1511179220180{background-color: #3a81f7 !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #ffffff!important\">next available dates<\/h2><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1762165461791{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;maingreenblock&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"mainbookingtitle\">Next Available Dates in Bank\/Liverpool Street\/Fenchurch Street:<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainbookinglocation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/bHf5iDo4AX9wGK7o6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Theatre Delicatessen Studios, 107 Leadenhall Street, EC3A 4AF.<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">Every Tuesday for 8 weeks from Tuesday 20th January 2026 with Phoebe Kozinets, plus show on Wednesday 18th March 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/hoopla\/t-ojnevek\"><strong>BOOK<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">Every Saturday afternoon for 8 weeks from Saturday 11th April 2026 with Chris Mead, plus show on Saturday 6th June 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/hoopla\/t-vvlxjxy\"><strong>BOOK<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">E<\/span><span class=\"bookingtitle\">very Tuesday for 8 weeks from Tuesday 4th November 2025 with Katy Schutte, with a break over Christmas and New Year, plus show on Tuesday 20th January 2026. SOLD OUT<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">Exact Dates: Tue 4th Nov, Tue 11th Nov, Tue 18th Nov, Tue 25th Nov, Tue 2nd Dec, Tue 9th Dec, BREAK, Tue 6th Jan, Tue 13th Jan, Show Tue 20th Jan.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">Every Saturday afternoon for 8 weeks from Saturday 6th September 2025 with Chris Mead, plus show on Saturday 1st November 2025. SOLD OUT<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mainbookingfooter\">\n<ul class=\"mainbookinggreen\">\n<li class=\"bookingtitle\">7pm &#8211; 9pm weekdays, 11am &#8211; 1pm \/ 2pm &#8211; 4pm weekends.<\/li>\n<li>Bank, Liverpool Street, Fenchurch Street, Aldgate.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a3255.<\/li>\n<li>As above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainbookingsmall\">\u00a3255. Either payable all at once or with an initial payment of \u00a3120 followed by the remaining \u00a3135 once the course starts.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1754308902156{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;maingreenblock&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"mainbookingtitle\">Next Available Dates in London Bridge:<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainbookinglocation\">London Bridge venues, see booking links below for addresses.<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">Every Monday for 8 weeks from Monday 26th January 2026, plus show on Monday 23rd March 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/hoopla\/t-yarzgzr\"><strong>BOOK<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">Every Tuesday for 8 weeks from Tuesday 13th January 2026, plus show on Wednesday 11th March 2026.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/hoopla\/t-jzexjrx\"><strong>BOOK<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">Every Wednesday for 8 weeks from Wednesday 3rd September 2025 with Mandeep Singh, plus show on Tuesday 28th October 2025. SOLD OUT<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mainbookingfooter\">\n<ul class=\"mainbookinggreen\">\n<li>7pm &#8211; 9pm.<\/li>\n<li>London Bridge\/Borough.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a3255.<\/li>\n<li>As above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainbookingsmall\">\u00a3255. Either payable all at once or with an initial payment of \u00a3120 followed by the remaining \u00a3135 once the course starts.<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760620325629{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;maingreenblock&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"mainbookingtitle\">Next Available Dates in Warren Street \/ Euston:<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainbookinglocation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/rJ7VPGWBtyPMfbqP7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Old Diorama Arts Centre, Regent\u2019s Place, 201 Drummond Street, London, NW1 3FE.<\/a><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">Every Thursday 8pm &#8211; 10pm for 8 weeks from Thursday 5th February 2026, plus show on Wednesday 1st April 2026.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/hoopla\/t-rpezjzx\"><strong>BOOK<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">Every Wednesday 6pm &#8211; 8pm for 8 weeks from Wednesday 5th November 2025 with Liam Brennan, with a break over Christmas and New Year, plus show on Wednesday 21st January 2026. SOLD OUT<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">Exact Dates: 5th Nov, 12th Nov, 19th Nov, 26th Nov, 3rd Dec, 10th Dec, BREAK, 7th Jan, 14th Jan, Show 21st Jan.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mainbookingfooter\">\n<ul class=\"mainbookinggreen\">\n<li>6pm &#8211; 8pm \/ 8pm &#8211; 10pm.<\/li>\n<li>Warren Street or Euston.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a3255.<\/li>\n<li>As above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainbookingsmall\">\u00a3255. Either payable all at once or with an initial payment of \u00a3120 followed by the remaining \u00a3135 once the course starts.<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755150315833{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;maingreenblock&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"mainbookingtitle\">Next Available Dates in Angel, Islington:<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainbookinglocation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/th5STFva2kpRxTn46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lift Islington, <span class=\"LrzXr\">45 White Lion Street, London, N1 9PW.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"bookingtitle\">Every Thursday for 8 weeks from Thursday 16th October 2025 with James Irving, plus show on Monday 8th December 2025. SOLD OUT<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mainbookingfooter\">\n<ul class=\"mainbookinggreen\">\n<li>7pm &#8211; 9pm.<\/li>\n<li>Angel.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a3255.<\/li>\n<li>As above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainbookingsmall\">\u00a3255. Either payable all at once or with an initial payment of \u00a3120 followed by the remaining \u00a3135 once the course starts.<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1510934859316{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder padder-left quote-text&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1577459810364{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Stephen-Lee-Improv.jpg?id=15745) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;400px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;upcoming&#8211;events padder padder-right&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1546195046716{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">the most experienced long-form teachers in the UK<\/h3><\/div>[vc_column_text]Many of our long-form teachers were the first in the UK to train with US improv theatres.<\/p>\n<p>Most of our teachers have trained with iO, Second City or The Annoyance in Chicago, as well as multiple other theatres across the world.<\/p>\n<p>Katy Schutte was one of the first people to bring long-form to the UK and has been teaching it full time for over 15 years! Back when the rest of us at Hoopla were improv babies Katy was traveling to Second City and iO in Chicago to learn and bring long-form to the UK for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>It blew our tiny brains and basically inspired us to set up an entire company. Hoopla&#8217;s teachers Chris Mead, Maria Peters and more were then inspired to also travel the globe to soak up as much long-form as possible and inspire the UK community.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re excited about it and want to encourage the continued experimentation and growth of long-form in the UK![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">the future of long-form<\/h3><\/div>[vc_column_text]Long-form came from the minds of hippies in the 60s and was wrapped up with beat poets, experimental theatre and rock bands. Long-form formats were never meant to be set in stone, and that&#8217;s what we believe too.<\/p>\n<p>We want to inspire you to have a life long interest in long-form and be brave and experiment and create your own shows. We are constantly working to redefine modern improvisation and want you to be a part of the future of long-form![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">ongoing performance opportunities and follow up courses<\/h3><\/div>[vc_column_text]We have loads of ongoing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/performingathoopla.html\">performance opportunities<\/a> that would be suitable for you after the course including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/improv-casting-calls.html\">house teams<\/a>, help setting up your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/how-to-form-an-improv-group.html\">own group<\/a>, nights to try out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/pre-party.html\">new ideas<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/impro-jam.html\">jams<\/a> twice a week and a full-time producer employed by us to help support you ongoing.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s also loads of exciting courses in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/advanced-improv-courses.html\">advanced improv<\/a> section that would be the perfect level for you after the course. This is where we expand your improv horizons and inspire you with the full range of improv formats out there.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1516362874434{padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #f6f6f6 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1515595794618{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder-left&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">our teachers<\/h2><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1516362903700{padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #f6f6f6 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-1&#8243; el_class=&#8221;padder padder-left quote-text&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;smallsub&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4775&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Amy Cooke-Hodgson<\/h3><\/div>[vc_column_text]Amy performs in Austentatious, one of the UK&#8217;s most successful ever improv shows with sold out performances on the West End, Edinburgh Fringe and national tour. She also performs in and directs Bumper Blyton, with sold out shows on The Edinburgh Fringe. She has also performed with the Olivier award winning Showstoppers The Improvised Musical, Abandoman, The Oxford Imps and more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1825&#8243; img_size=&#8221;500&#215;500&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Liam Brennan<\/h3><\/div>[vc_column_text]Liam performs in Hoopla house team Michelle, The Science of Living Things and Fright Night. Liam coaches many of our new house teams, and is co-producer of the Hoopla Improv Marathon. <span class=\"C-5\">He trained at the University of Kent gaining a Masters in Stand-<wbr \/>Up Comedy, as well as joining the University\u2019s resident improv group founded by the Noise Next Door.<\/span> He has trained at UCB and iO.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2388&#8243; img_size=&#8221;500&#215;500&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Katy Schutte<\/h3><\/div>[vc_column_text]Katy performs in award winning improv troupe The Maydays and sci-fi troupe Project2. She has trained at iO Chicago, The Annoyance, UCB and Second City Chicago. She has toured with Fluxx and Baby Wants Candy, performed multiple solo shows at The Edinburgh Fringe and appeared in The London and Liverpool Improvathons. She is the author of improv book The Improviser&#8217;s Way.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2313&#8243; img_size=&#8221;500&#215;500&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Chris Mead<\/h3><\/div>[vc_column_text]Chris performs with the award winning Maydays and sci-group Project2. He has trained internationally including at iO Chicago, The Annoyance Theatre &amp; The Hideout in Texas. <span class=\"C-7\">He has performed at various improv festivals internationally including Austin Texas, Norway, Barcelona and Dublin. <\/span>He is the co-founder of improvised theatre company Sonder, and an Artistic Director and Trustee at The Nursery Theatre. He also hosts the YesBot podcast.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;smallsub&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1828&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Susan Harrison<\/h3><\/div>[vc_column_text]Sue performs with the Olivier award winning Showstoppers The Improvised Muscial, performing in the West End, Edinburgh Fringe and national tours. She also performs improv with Beings, Grand Theft Impro, Actor&#8217;s Nightmare and The Playground. She was a series regular for series 1 and 2 of the BAFTA nominated CBBC sketch show Definitely Not Newsround and was a series regular for series 2 and 3 of BAFTA nominated sketch show Class Dismissed, also for CBBC.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2319&#8243; img_size=&#8221;500&#215;500&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">James Witt<\/h3><\/div>[vc_column_text]James performs in and directs The Dreamweaver Quartet, the improvised dream inspired musical which is one of Hoopla\u2019s most popular shows. He has also performed in NewsRevue, Music Box The Improvised Musical, Newsical and hit Edinburgh show Brexit the Musical. He also co-produces Hoopla\u2019s online content. He trained in Drama and Theatre Arts at The University of Birmingham and Musical Theatre at Guildford School of Acting.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2322&#8243; img_size=&#8221;500&#215;500&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Rhiannon Vivian<\/h3><\/div>[vc_column_text]Rhiannon performs with award winning improv ensemble The Maydays (creators of acclaimed improvised gothic tale Happily Never After).\u00a0She also performs with The Bumper Blyton Improvised Adventure and improvised musical group Dreamweaver Quartet.\u00a0She trained at iO and Annoyance Theatres in Chicago and UCB in New York.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4779&#8243; img_size=&#8221;500&#215;500&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Nick Oram<\/h3><\/div>[vc_column_text]Nick performs in long-form group Do Not Adjust Your Stage, one of the most popular shows at Hoopla. He has trained under a range of improvisers including perfomers from the IO, Second City and UCB. <span class=\"st\">In 2015, Nick appeared in BBC Three&#8217;s Murder in Successville.<\/span> He won the BAFTA Rocliffe Comedy Writing Competition in 2017 with his script Last One Left. He is also directing a new long-form house team with Hoopla.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;smallsub&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1826&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Maria Peters<\/h3><\/div>[vc_column_text]Maria produces and performs in Breaking &amp; Entering and The Playground, one of Hoopla&#8217;s most popular shows. She has studied with Charna Halpern, the founder of iO Chicago and author of Truth in Comedy, who originally developed The Harold with Del Close. She has also studied with Keith Johnstone, New York&#8217;s Upright Citizens Brigade and Chicago&#8217;s Second City. Maria is also a professional educator and has spent over 15 years in learning &amp; development.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10730&#8243; img_size=&#8221;500&#215;500&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Steve Roe<\/h3><\/div>[vc_column_text]Steve is the Director of Hoopla. He has trained in improv with Keith Johnstone, Charna Halpern (iO), UCB &amp; more. He has also trained in Clown with Mick Barnfather and Fooling with Jonathan Kay. Steve produces Hoopla\u2019s house teams and performs in Gamez and Music Box. Steve also runs Hoopla\u2019s corporate training workshops with clients including Google, Facebook and Accenture. He has been teaching improv for over 14 years with Hoopla.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4479&#8243; img_size=&#8221;500&#215;500&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h3 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Jonah Fazel<\/h3><\/div>[vc_column_text]Jonah performs with Bumper Blyton the Improvised Enid Blyton Adventure, including sold out runs at The Edinburgh Fringe and a UK Tour. He is also co-creator of How to Date a Magical Creature at The Vaults Festival. His television work includes the BAFTA winning History Bombs and being a Presenter and Storyteller on Treasure Champs on CBeebies. He trained at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, The Webber Douglas Academy and with improv legend Keith Johnstone.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_id=&#8221;features&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1518198843803{background-color: #23282d !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;top&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder padder-left&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #ffffff!important\">what's included<\/h2><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1518198240590{background-color: #23282d !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;makewhite&#8221; el_id=&#8221;bullets&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder padder-left&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]We\u2019ll be covering various long-form show formats over the course and adapt to suit the group. Please note this course focuses on free-flowing formats rather than linear narrative formats, we also do a different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/narrative-long-form-improv-course.html\">narrative course<\/a> which is more about ongoing linear stories.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Core Improv Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-list\">\n<li>Teamwork and support<\/li>\n<li>Group mind<\/li>\n<li>Listening<\/li>\n<li>Yes And<\/li>\n<li>Being obvious<\/li>\n<li>Commitment<\/li>\n<li>Spontaneity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advanced Scene Work \/ Level 3 Recap<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-list\">\n<li>Establishing scenes<\/li>\n<li>Object and environment work<\/li>\n<li>Patterns and themes in scenes<\/li>\n<li>Exploring and heightening emotions<\/li>\n<li>Raising the FUN in scenes<\/li>\n<li>Ending scenes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Character and Relationships \/ Level 3 Recap<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-list\">\n<li>Truth and honesty in characters<\/li>\n<li>Finding characters through emotional and physical choices<\/li>\n<li>Connecting emotionally and speaking from the heart<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Long-Form Openings<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-list\">\n<li>Introduction to long-form openings<\/li>\n<li>Monologues to inspire scenes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Edits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-list\">\n<li>Sweep edits<\/li>\n<li>Swarm edits<\/li>\n<li>Cut-to&#8217;s<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder padder-right&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Connecting Scenes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-list\">\n<li>Time jumps<\/li>\n<li>Narrative connections<\/li>\n<li>Thematic connections<\/li>\n<li>Game connections<\/li>\n<li>Character connections<\/li>\n<li>Discovering themes, patterns and story as you go<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tags<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-list\">\n<li>Tagging to explore other sides of a character<\/li>\n<li>Tag-runs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Variety of great show formats<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-list\">\n<li>Life &amp; Times<\/li>\n<li>La Ronde<\/li>\n<li>Montage<\/li>\n<li>Armando<\/li>\n<li>Commando<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>In later courses (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/advanced-improv-courses.html\">level 5<\/a>):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-list\">\n<li>Exploring the full diverse range of professional improv show formats including Narrative Long-Form, Improvised Theatre, Improvised Musicals, Harolds, The Deconstruction, Commedia dell\u2019Arte and more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2263&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;whats&#8211;coming&#8211;up padder padder-left fcol&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1531532942578{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Unai-a.jpg?id=3087) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;300px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;makewhite&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1532602287439{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Unai-o-o.jpg?id=3035) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1516363582250{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder-left&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">faqs<\/h2><\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder-left&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<ul data-multiple=\"true\"  class=\"accordion nav\"><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Is there a follow on after this course?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Oh my gosh yes! There's a whole world of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/advanced-improv-courses.html\">advanced improv courses<\/a> you can do after this one to take your improv to another dimension! We've got improvised theatre, improvised movies, improvised musicals, character, clowning and more. <\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>How much improv experience should I have before doing this course?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>You should have done our Level 1 - 3 courses or a similar amount somewhere else. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/contact-about-us.html\">contact us<\/a> if you are not sure. <\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Who is this suitable for?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>People who\u2019ve done some improv or acting before and want to learn about improvising long-form. If you haven\u2019t done any improv or acting before it\u2019s best to start with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/beginner-improv-comedy-course.html\">Level 1: Beginners Improv Course<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Do I have to start at level 1 if I have previous improv experience?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>No, you are welcome to start at level 2 or 3 or 4 if you have previous improv experience, we don't force people to start from scratch if they have previous experience and you can start at the level that feels right for you. If you start and then want to change level that's totally ok and won't cost any extra to do, we're always happy to be flexible and help out. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/contact-about-us.html\">contact us<\/a> if you are not sure, we are happy to help.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Will you be doing this course again?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Yes. We do this course every season, starting January, March, June and September. Please see dates above for confirmed dates and we\u2019ll also announce future dates on our twitter, facebook and email list.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Can I pay by installments?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Yes. You can book and pay the half at time of booking and the remainder on the first week of the course.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>What is the class size?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>The group size is going to be limited to 16 people and is usually about 12-14 people - small enough that you get lots and lots of practice and stage time, but big enough that there\u2019s still a lively atmosphere in the workshop. It\u2019ll be fun as we get to know each other and build a team together.<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ul>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder-right&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<ul data-multiple=\"true\"  class=\"accordion nav\"><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>What if I can\u2019t make every week?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>As we\u2019re forming a team over the course to do performances at the end it\u2019s best not to miss more than one session over the course. If you think you\u2019ll miss more than one sessions over the course please wait until another time to do the course. You won\u2019t be able to do the show if you miss more than two sessions.  We aren't able to offer a replacement session for any missed workshops, as all of our courses and workshops tend to be booked up at least a month in advance and we have to manage class numbers in line with our covid safety.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>What if I\u2019m running late?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>You\u2019ll get the most from the course if you\u2019re there each week at 7pm, and this enables us to form a team over the course. If you\u2019re likely to be late each week please don\u2019t book the course.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Do I have to perform in the show at the end?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>No. The show is optional, and you\u2019ll still get loads out of the course without doing the shows.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>What is the show format?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>A variety of open scenes and long-form formats, we chose formats over the course so we can adapt to the group.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Can I invite people to the show?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Yes. Tickets will be available to book on the website and we'll send you the link a few weeks into the course.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>How long is the show?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Around 35-40 minutes per half, with half the group performing in one half and half in the other. We split the group in half to make sure people get lots of stage time.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Where is the show?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Shows are usually at Hoopla at The Miller, 96 Snowsfields Road, London Bridge, SE1 3SS but on busy seasons are sometimes at other venues like The Horse in Waterloo.<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ul>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1510934859316{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder padder-left quote-text&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1546196958709{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_9572.jpg?id=6021) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;400px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;upcoming&#8211;events padder padder-right&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1546195046716{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">our courses have been featured across the national media<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"col-sm-3 col-xs-6\"><div class=\"client-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Time-Out.png\" alt=\"\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-sm-3 col-xs-6\"><div class=\"client-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Evening-Standard-Square.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-sm-3 col-xs-6\"><div class=\"client-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/telegraph.png\" alt=\"\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-sm-3 col-xs-6\"><div class=\"client-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Sunday-Times.png\" alt=\"\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-sm-3 col-xs-6\"><div class=\"client-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/londonist.png\" alt=\"\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-sm-3 col-xs-6\"><div class=\"client-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Financial-Times-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-sm-3 col-xs-6\"><div class=\"client-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Radio4.png\" alt=\"\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-sm-3 col-xs-6\"><div class=\"client-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/metro.png\" alt=\"\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513269911583{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513270075706{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #3a81f7 !important;}&#8221;]<div id=\"testimonials-slider\" data-options='{\"animation\": \"slide\", \"controlNav\": true}' class=\"flexslider nav-outside \"><ul class=\"slides\"><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">Hoopla is amazing! A fantastic company with fantastic teachers. I took up improv a year &amp; a half ago as I enjoy comedy, never imaging I could do a show, and now I&#039;m performing regularly!<\/p><footer>Helen, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">Sign up! It&#039;s the most fun you can have as an adult without being medicated.<\/p><footer>Felix Meritus, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">Hoopla is an incredible place - it\u2019s one big party and everyone is invited.<\/p><footer>Kate O\u2019Connor, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">Most fun EVER at @hooplaimpro showcase tonight! On the bus home 6 hours later drunk on congratulatory drinks from other people! #Nocalories<\/p><footer>Helen, @treehouse1984<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">Done many courses with Hoopla and they are the BEST. Most welcoming community I&#039;ve been a part of and the shows are just side-splittingly good. Love what they\u2019ve created here and so so pleased to be a part of the Hoopla following.<\/p><footer>Chloe Wittet, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">The class was fantastic; with is an incredibly supportive teacher, and really helped to consolidate our learning a huge variety of techniques, and lots of handy notes and tips.<\/p><footer>Rhiannon Jenkins, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">Absolutely loved every course I did with Hoopla! And I love their shows too.<\/p><footer>Sara Scarlett, Google Review<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">My improv journey began with Hoopla\u2019s beginner course and I loved it so much I went on to do all their courses! From the start classes were super friendly and always fun. 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