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Dallas Comedy Club Training Center



Our Classes

Level One Stand-Up

$350

with Emily Grefer

Calendar Sep 23, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 8 weeks

8-Week Course + Final Grad Show
Tuesdays, 7-10PM
September 23rd to November 11th, 2025

There’s nothing more exhilarating, exciting, and confidence boosting than performing stand up comedy! It can be intimidating, sure, but with the right guidance and instruction, it’s something that anyone can do. This goal-oriented course will get you up onstage doing stand up for the first time with confidence, joy, and an itch to keep coming back for more! You will emerge from this class with disciplined writing tools, informative personal feedback and important advice, and a solid 5-7 minute set that you’ll be eager to share with the world.

This class is eight weekly sessions running from September 23rd to November 11th 2025. The instructor is TBD.

CLASS DATES: TUESDAYS FROM 7-10PM, 9/23/25 – 11/11/25

GRAD SHOW DATE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH. TIME: 5:00PM.

Class Registration is Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable:

Due to our small class sizes, your registration secures a spot that can't be offered to others. For this reason, payments are non-refundable and non-transferable (except in extenuating circumstances), and can only be applied to the current term’s class.

This policy still applies if your schedule changes due to a new job, show casting, or other commitments. Please confirm your availability before registering.

As a small business, we truly appreciate your support and understanding—refunds also incur fees on our end, so we aim to avoid them when possible.

All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate.

Full Course

Level Two Long Form

$350

with Madeline Crank

Calendar Sep 23, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 8 weeks

8-Week Course + Final Grad Show
Tuesdays, 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Spetember 23rd – November 11th, 2025

Prerequisite: Level One Long Form Improv

You did it! You finished level one and now it’s time to keep up the momentum of your Improv journey! In Level Two, you’ll focus on editing your own scenes by ‘following the foot’ connected to your gut and heart to edit scenes at the height of their hilarity. Learn all about the concepts of ‘game’ and how to heighten and tighten a scene organically and confidently. You’ll also have the opportunity to discover peas in a pod vs voice of reason dynamics within your scene work and even begin the process of extracting inspiration and ideas from personal anecdotes. Don’t delay, say “Yes and!” to following the fun now!

This class is eight weekly sessions running from September 23rd to November 11th, 2025. The instructor is TBD.

CLASS DATES: TUESDAYS FROM 7-10PM, 9/23/25 – 11/11/25

GRAD SHOW DATE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH. TIME: 3:30PM.

Class Registration is Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable:

Due to our small class sizes, your registration secures a spot that can't be offered to others. For this reason, payments are non-refundable and non-transferable (except in extenuating circumstances), and can only be applied to the current term’s class.

This policy still applies if your schedule changes due to a new job, show casting, or other commitments. Please confirm your availability before registering.

As a small business, we truly appreciate your support and understanding—refunds also incur fees on our end, so we aim to avoid them when possible.

All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate.

Level One Storytelling

$350

with Daniel Sturdivant

Calendar Sep 25, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 8 weeks

8-Week Course + Final Grad Show

Thursdays, 7:00-10:00pm

September 25th to November 13th, 2025

No one has a story like yours. No one has experienced this life the way you have. So why not bring your story to life in a way you’ve never imagined before? The art of storytelling is not only a therapeutic experience for yourself, but for those who need to hear it. In this course you’ll learn how to create a clear arc in telling your story, how to emote, and how to keep your audience completely captivated. You will explore popular storytelling modes including TedX and The Moth. You’ll receive focused feedback in a nurturing environment that will help boost your confidence and skills as a storyteller. This course will focus on giving you the tools and confidence you need to tell one story, your story, at your final graduation performance.

This class is eight weekly sessions running from September 25th to November 13th 2025. The instructor is TBD.

CLASS DATES: THURSDAYS FROM 7-10PM, 9/25/25 – 11/13/25

GRAD SHOW DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND. Time: 5:00PM.

Class Registration is Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable:

Due to our small class sizes, your registration secures a spot that can't be offered to others. For this reason, payments are non-refundable and non-transferable (except in extenuating circumstances), and can only be applied to the current term’s class.

This policy still applies if your schedule changes due to a new job, show casting, or other commitments. Please confirm your availability before registering.

As a small business, we truly appreciate your support and understanding—refunds also incur fees on our end, so we aim to avoid them when possible.

All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate.

Level Two Sketch

$350
Calendar Sep 25, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 8 weeks

8-Week Course + Final Grad Show
Thursdays, 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Sepetmber 25th – November 13th, 2025

You’ve started your sketch packet, now let’s make it stronger! This class is an intermediate sketch writing course that will explore more complex styles of sketch writing. Students will learn how to better craft sketches, pitch their ideas with confidence, and expand their writing portfolio. This class also dives into the editing and rewriting process in more depth than our intro level. By the end of the class students will have a solid body of work that can be submitted for shows at DCC and beyond!

This class is eight weekly sessions running from September 25th to November 13th, 2025. The instructor is TBD. 

CLASS DATES: THURSDAYS FROM 7-10PM, 9/25/25 – 11/13/25

GRAD SHOW DATE: SUNDAY, NOVEMEBER 23RD. TIME: 4:30PM.

Class Registration is Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable:

Due to our small class sizes, your registration secures a spot that can't be offered to others. For this reason, payments are non-refundable and non-transferable (except in extenuating circumstances), and can only be applied to the current term’s class.

This policy still applies if your schedule changes due to a new job, show casting, or other commitments. Please confirm your availability before registering.

As a small business, we truly appreciate your support and understanding—refunds also incur fees on our end, so we aim to avoid them when possible.

All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate.

Level Three Long Form

$350

with Jack Ritchey

Calendar Sep 27, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 8 weeks

8-Week Course + Final Grad Show
Saturdays, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
September 27th – November 15th, 2025

Prerequisite: Level One and Two Long Form Improv + instructor approval

Continue your improv journey as we focus on strong listening and reacting without interrupting our scene partners. Being sure that the beginning of your sentence doesn’t interrupt the middle of theirs, you will dive into the world of slowing down- truly hearing the gifts given to us by our teammates, and learning exactly how to play those gifts at the height of your intelligence. Work on first and second beats and group games, while also doubling down on how to pull inspiration from personal stories. Make yourself and your scene partner look like a genius!

This class is eight weekly sessions running from September 27th, 2025 to November, 15th 2025. The instructor is TBD. 

CLASS DATES: SATURDAYS FROM 1-4PM, 9/27/25-11/15/25
GRAD SHOW DATE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD. Time: 4:30PM.

Class Registration is Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable:

Due to our small class sizes, your registration secures a spot that can't be offered to others. For this reason, payments are non-refundable and non-transferable (except in extenuating circumstances), and can only be applied to the current term’s class.

This policy still applies if your schedule changes due to a new job, show casting, or other commitments. Please confirm your availability before registering.

As a small business, we truly appreciate your support and understanding—refunds also incur fees on our end, so we aim to avoid them when possible.

All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate.

Level Two Short Form

$350
Calendar Sep 27, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 8 weeks

8-Week Course + Final Grad Show
Saturdays, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
September 27th – November 15th, 2025

Prerequisite: Level One Short Form Improv

You did it! You finished level one and now it’s time to keep up the momentum of your Improv journey! In Level Two, you'll explore different genres of Short Form games and the underlying concepts that make them successful and fun for performers and audiences alike. Over the course of eight weeks you will form a team with your classmates. The class culminates with a final grad performance in which you will delight your family and friends with your newfound skills!

This class is eight weekly sessions running from September 27th to November 15th 2025. The instructor is TBD.

CLASS DATES: SATURDAYS FROM 1-4PM, 9/27/25 – 11/15/25

GRAD SHOW DATE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16. Time: 3:30PM.

Class Registration is Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable:

Due to our small class sizes, your registration secures a spot that can't be offered to others. For this reason, payments are non-refundable and non-transferable (except in extenuating circumstances), and can only be applied to the current term’s class.

This policy still applies if your schedule changes due to a new job, show casting, or other commitments. Please confirm your availability before registering.

As a small business, we truly appreciate your support and understanding—refunds also incur fees on our end, so we aim to avoid them when possible.

All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate.

Level One Long Form

$350

with Ryan Vicksell

Calendar Sep 27, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 8 weeks

8-Week Course + Final Grad Show

Saturdays, 4:00 – 7:00 pm

September 27th – Novemeber 15th, 2025

Dive into the joy of improvisation! Learn the power of “Yes, and…” in a world that loves to focus on “No, but…” Focus on positive choices, discover the truthful and wonderful characters that live inside each of us, and most importantly: learn to trust that YOU are enough. With the most hours offered in the metroplex, this beginner course will give you the strong foundation you need to confidently take the stage at any improv jam in town! By the end of the class, students will be able to perform hilarious 5 minute improvised scenes with their classmates. Be more confident, follow your instincts, and find the fun in every bit of life.

This class is eight weekly sessions running from September 27th to November 15, 2025. The instructor is Ryan Vicksell.

CLASS DATES: SATURDAYS FROM 4-7PM, 9/27/25 – 11/15/25

GRAD SHOW DATE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD. TIME: 3:30PM

Class Registration is Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable:

Due to our small class sizes, your registration secures a spot that can't be offered to others. For this reason, payments are non-refundable and non-transferable (except in extenuating circumstances), and can only be applied to the current term’s class.

This policy still applies if your schedule changes due to a new job, show casting, or other commitments. Please confirm your availability before registering.

As a small business, we truly appreciate your support and understanding—refunds also incur fees on our end, so we aim to avoid them when possible.

All students must adhere to policies in the Dallas Comedy Club Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate.

September Improv 101

Free
Calendar Sep 27, 2025 at 4 pm

Second and Fourth Saturdays at 4:00pm

Not sure if you want to take an improv class? Start here! Our bimonthly Improv 101 class is designed for the student who wants to dip a toe into the wild world of improvised comedy.

Spots are limited, so please do not enroll in multiple dates. If you've participated in the past and had a great time consider enrolling in a class!

Intro to Improv takes place at 4:00pm on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. The class will be led by a qualified faculty member from the DCC Training Center. Must be 18 years or older to enroll and participate. Students age 15 and up may attend but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. An RSVP is required. 





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