bad dog academy

The Best Improv and Comedy Training in Toronto

Whether you're stepping on stage for the first time or sharpening your scene work, Bad Dog Academy is your home for top-tier improv training in a wildly supportive and joyfully weird environment.

We believe improv isn’t just for performers—it’s for everyone. Whether you're looking to be quicker on your feet, build confidence, meet fun humans, or just laugh until your face hurts, our classes deliver the goods.

Our training is rooted in the fundamentals of great improvised comedy—collaboration, spontaneity, and bold creative choices—with classes that meet you exactly where you're at.

If you’re looking for comedy writing, or just want to try a drop in: you can see all of our classes here.

OUR CLASS POLICY:

Please note we reserve the right to consider all sales are final. Please consider fees and gift cards are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Students unable to attend a class for which they are registered are encouraged to contact us as early as possible (education@baddogtheatre.com). We will try our best to assist, but reserve the right to consider the original purchase final.

Please hold on to your receipt - they are not re-issued at tax time. A charge of $10 per receipt is applied if you need it to be re-issued.

Payment for donations, classes and other services can be made via Credit Card.

MISSED CLASSES and MAKE UP CLASSES:

Due to full class sizes and our busy calendar, Bad Dog is not able to provide refunds for missed classes, nor are we able to provide make up classes. Students with absences that would like extra practice time are welcome to attend a Drop In class, though the content may not correspond to that of their missed class.

Students looking to advance into higher levels of the same class stream (ie Improv Foundation 1-4, Longform 1-3, etc.) should attend at least 2/3rds of the preceding level. Advancing with less than 2/3rds attendance may require faculty approval.