Your Improv Journey
Organised by Welcome Point in collaboration with the School of Impro and the Centre of Polish Language and Culture for Foreigners “Polonicum,” we present the 4th edition of the theatre improvisation courses for UW employees – Improwiz. This is a unique opportunity to learn from professional trainers and experienced performers from the School of Impro, one of the leading improvisation institutions in Poland, and to develop practical communication and teamwork skills in an international environment. The whole course is 22.5 hours of knowledge and practical improvisation training.
It is not a series, so you do not need to have attended the previous editions to join! If you have never tried improv, this is a great opportunity to start. At the same time, 60 UW employees participated in the previous editions, and if you were one of them, you can expect new exercises and tasks that were not part of the earlier courses.
Your level? There is no such thing – we are making an open group, and with our drop-in system, you can join 1 class or all 10, which makes the Improwiz comfortable for everyone.
Course Schedule & Structure
Classes: 10 Thursday meetings from April 9 to June 18, 2026, 4:30 – 6:45 pm
- April 9, 16, 23, 30
- May 7, 14, 21, 28
- June 11, 18
Location: UW Main Campus, Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28 (details after registration)
Drop-in Classes: You can join anytime during the course. Attend one, some, or all 10 classes — whatever works for you!
Course language: Classes are in English (B1 level required).
Group: Up to 16 people, including both international and Polish UW employees. Everyone is welcome, no matter your job, seniority, or background. The group includes both academic and non-academic staff. We aim for at least 40% international and 40% Polish employees in each session.
If you would like to:
- Connect and collaborate with both international and Polish colleagues, building a stronger UW community.
- Create a relaxed space where everyone can express themselves.
- Develop teamwork and active listening, whether you’re new to improv or already have experience.
- Learn to communicate even when you don’t have the perfect words.
- Boost confidence in expressing yourself, speaking up, and taking creative risks.
- Sharpen quick thinking and spontaneity, improving your adaptability in work and life,
we encourage you to join the course!
*Important: During the classes you will be engaging in group activities that may involve louder sounds and a dynamic pace. Please consider this before deciding to join the course and let us know if you have any special preferences that will help you participate.
Trainers:
Founded in 2012, the School of Impro is the first and longest-running institution in Poland dedicated to teaching theatrical improvisation. Its courses are led by seasoned performers from Warsaw’s theater scene, who bring extensive experience and insights gained from training with renowned figures in the global improvisation community, including iO Theatre Chicago, Second City Chicago, and the Upright Citizens Brigade in New York.
Enrollment:
To register, fill in the Google form
A limit is 16 participants per meeting. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis after verification of employee status.
The course is implemented under Action II.2.4. “Support for the relocation of employees from abroad and the development of systemic solutions at the University of Warsaw in the area of their adaptation to work and life in Poland” of the Excellence Initiative – Research University (IDUB).
