The Improverse

Get ready to dive into a world of spontaneous creativity and laughter at The Improverse – where every moment is a chance to shine!

Join us for a two-hour journey into the Improverse, a playful, embodied space where you massage your muse and re-enchant your life through the art of improvisation.

Classes meet on Thursdays . While this is not a required series, the sessions do build on one another, so attending as many as you can will deepen the experience.

This class is open to beginners and seasoned performers alike, no prior improv , singing or dance experience required. We’ll explore contact improvisation, vocal play, comedy improv, and movement explorations in a welcoming, curiosity-driven container. Ages 18+.

Expect creative exercises that spark connection, presence, and playfulness—while also strengthening your ability to navigate life’s unknowns with confidence and connection. Drawing on over 25 years of performance and facilitation experience, expressive arts practices, and training influenced by visionaries like Anna Halprin, Raina weaves improvisation with reflection to create a space that is both grounding and alive.

✨ Location:

The Octabarn

10800 Genasci Road

Nevada City, ca 95959

Classes will be 7PM - 9PM Thru April 2026

💸 Pricing:
• Drop-in: $30–$40 sliding scale
• Class pack discount: $150 for 6 classes ($25/class) when purchased in advance
• No one turned away for lack of funds (contact me if you'd like to volunteer in exchange for class fee.)

Come play, experiment, and reconnect with your creative aliveness.
Let’s create, connect, and re-enchant—together.

About Your Facilitator: Raina Satori

Raina Satori is a longtime improviser, movement facilitator, performance artist, comedian and creative guide devoted to helping people reconnect with their innate capacity to play, adapt, and create in the moment. With over 30 years of experience in performance, embodiment, and expressive arts, she specializes in creating welcoming, grounded environments where curiosity leads and perfection is gently retired.

Raina’s work bridges movement improvisation, theater and comedy improv, vocal play, and reflective practices, offering participants a chance to explore creativity through the body, not just the mind. Her approach is deeply informed by contact improvisation, movement meditation, and expressive arts, and is influenced by lineage-holders such as Anna Halprin, Martin Keogh and Constantine Darling. Whether you are brand new to improvisation or a seasoned performer, her facilitation meets you exactly where you are and invites you to expand from there.

Known for her warmth, humor, and attunement to group dynamics, Raina has spent decades guiding people through playful risk-taking, embodied listening, and collaborative creation. She is the creator and producer of numerous original performance projects including The Shamanic Cheerleaders, The Ridiculum Curriculum Comedy Show, and So This Is Menopause, each exploring the intersection of comedy, ritual, and collective experience.

Beyond the stage, Raina is a veteran teacher and community builder who understands that improvisation is not just an art form, but a life skill. Her classes support participants in strengthening presence, trust, spontaneity, and resilience, skills that translate directly into relationships, creative work, and everyday life.

At the heart of Raina’s facilitation is a simple intention: to create spaces that feel safe, playful, and alive where people can practice saying yes, listening deeply, and discovering what emerges when we move, make sound, and create together.