Junior Improv with Lena's Improv Place. 26 July 1pm

Ο Ελληνικός Πολυχώρος, the new centre for community in Downtown Athens is pleased to be opening on the weekend of 25/26 July with an all levels welcome Adult Improv Group taster class on Sunday 26 at 1pm with the wonderful Lena Ivros.

Children ages 7-12 can come along and be in the excellent care of Lena, a highly experienced Improv Theatre teacher who can speak English, Greek and Dutch, however all children are welcome as in improv, spoken language isn't the most important way to communicate!

Improv is excellent for children because it builds confidence, enhances communication and fosters creative problem-solving. By operating on the core rule of "yes, and," kids learn to accept others' ideas, think quickly on their feet, and overcome the fear of making mistakes in a safe environment.

Boosts Confidence: By performing without a script, children overcome shyness, lower their perfectionism, and learn to embrace mistakes as "beautiful" parts of the process

Teaches Active Listening: Improv forces kids to stay completely present. To build a scene, they must intently listen to their partners and respect others’ contributions

Improves Communication: Children learn to articulate their thoughts and emotions, helping them navigate social interactions effectively and make friends

Builds Resilience and Adaptability: Because improv is unpredictable, it trains children to accept curveballs, tolerate uncertainty, and adapt on the fly

Unleashes Creativity: It serves as an advanced form of pretend play, encouraging divergent thinking and allowing kids to imagine endless possibilities

Bringing your kids to Junior Improv at Ο Ελληνικός Πολυχώρος can only be a good thing! We will give them something to drink and you can take a break, have a coffee or explore Psirri for an hour. Your children will be in excellent hands!