Become a Pro at Impro – Improvisation Classes for UW Employees

Welcome Point in collaboration with the School of Impro and Centre of Polish Language and Culture for Foreigners Polonicum, invites both international and Polish employees at UW to an inclusive activity that bridges cultures and languages through the art of theatrical improvisation. All this to get to know each other better and build a supportive, friendly community.

The guiding principle of improvisation is to agree and say YES. Improvisation is a collaborative art form that thrives on shared energy and creativity. It emphasizes the dynamic exchange of ideas, celebrating both successes and mistakes as part of the creative process.

This is also a workshop of empathy and trust in the group, of giving someone support and receiving it from others, cooperation and communication, listening and observing, spontaneity and creativity, self-confidence and turning off the inner critic, openness to new ideas and quick decision-making. If you are interested in developing these qualities, or if you are drawn to the stage – you are welcome!

When and where – classes rules

Classes ale schedule for six Thursday meetings between November 21 and January 16, at 4:30 – 6:30 pm.

• CLASS SCHEDULE:
  • November 28,
  • December 5 and 12,
  • January 9, 16, 23

• LOCATION: Dom w Alejach, Aleje Jerozolimskie 2, 00-374 Warsaw (opposite the National Museum)
• DROP-IN CLASSES allowing you to join at any stage (after prior registration – google form is in the text below). You decide how many classes you will attend – if you join for one or several, at the beginning or in the middle of a series of meetings. Nevertheless, please be punctual and attend the entire meeting.
• LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: English with elements of Polish. Required knowledge of English at the B2 level at least. Knowledge of Polish is not necessary as you’ll pick up some along the way 🙂
• GROUP: international, up to 16 people. We invite both Poles and foreign UW employees regardless of job positions, seniority at UW, social and cultural background. An employee should be understood as a person employed during the period of implementation of the development activity at the University on the basis of a contract of employment or appointment, in the group of academic teachers or non-academic employees.
• We aim to maintain a balance with at least 40% of participants being international and 40% Polish employees

Important:

During the workshop you will be engaging in group activities that may involve louder sounds and a dynamic pace. Please consider this before deciding to join the initiative and let us know if you have any special preferences that will help you participate.

Class objectives:

• Integrating international and Polish employees
• Team building and networking
• Enhancing communication skills in a multicultural environment
• Improving Polish/English language skills
• Overcoming the fear of public speaking and building self-confidence
• Developing creativity and quick thinking in unexpected situations

Plus: Exercise your laughter muscles and beat the autumn blues!

Trainers:

Enrollment:

To register, please fill in the Google form

The form will remain open until all slots are filled, with a limit of 16 participants per meeting. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis after verification of employee status.

Questions? Doubts?

If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out: welcome.event@uw.edu.pl

_{Classes implemented under Action II.2.3. “Support of the relocation process of employees from abroad by introducing solutions facilitating involvement of new foreign employees to work at UW and preparation to stay in Poland” of the Excellence Initiative – Research University (IDUB) at the University of Warsaw.}