Speak Softly: Summer Quarterstaff Certification Course
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About this Event
All experience levels welcome!
Open to artists, students, and enthusiasts.
Ages 18+ | (16+ with signed parental consent)
Stage combat refers to all acts of conflict, danger, and violence performed for entertainment. A slap to the face, a fall down some stairs, an epic fifteen-person battle with swords and axes - all of these are stage combat. More than just set moves, true stage combat uses violence to tell a story, just as dance choreography, set design, or costuming can.
All of Argent Combat’s Stage Combat classes place emphasis on a nonviolent approach to stage violence as well as the actor’s rights and responsibilities when required to perform fight scenes.
Each class in this course will begin with a physical warm-up and an evening class focusing on the quarterstaff discipline.
After fulfilling a minimum of 30 hours of class time, students will have the opportunity to take the Society of American Fight Directors' Skills Proficiency Test to potentially become certified in this discipline.
The deadline to enroll is Thursday, June 11th.
Returning students and college-enrolled students, please contact Brittany for a discount code! brittany@argentcombat.com