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2012 National Stage Combat Workshops

Location:

UNC School of the Arts, Winston Salem, NC

Event date(s):

07/09/2012 - 07/27/2012

Event contact:

H. Russ Brown

Contact email:

NSCWCoordinator@safd.org

Contact phone:

903.360.1026

Web site:

UNCSA Summer Stage Combat

Working in conjunction with the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) and its’ National Stage Combat Workshop, have created one of the foremost stage combat training programs in the United States. Taught by select members of the SAFD, all Summer Stage Combat classes place emphasis on a non-violent approach to stage violence as well as the actor’s rights and responsibilities when required to perform fight scenes.

Central Illinois Stage Combat Workshop

Type of workshop:

Regional with SPT only

Location:

Eureka, IL

Event date(s):

05/16/2012 - 06/03/2012

Event contact:

Holly Rocke

Contact email:

hrocke@eureka.edu

Contact phone:

(309) 467-6580

Web site:

Eureka Stage Combat Workshop

This workshop is for actors of all experience levels. The small class size allows for personal instruction and individual attention. By the end of the workshop, participants will have 30 hours of group and individual instruction in Quarterstaff and Smallsword, making them eligible to test for proficiency through the Society of American Fight Directors. Participants will also be eligible to test in Unarmed through Dueling Arts International. As an added bonus, participants can now earn three hours of college credit when enrolling in this workshop.

The Texas Intensive Stage Combat Workshop

Type of workshop:

Regional other

Location:

Houston, TX

Event date(s):

09/01/2012 - 09/02/2012

Event contact:

Ann Harlan

Contact email:

Texas_Intensive-owner@yahoogroups.com

This workshop offers a focus on performance principles and principles of staging stage combat as well as offering a wide selection of classes covering the basics of all the SAFD weapon skills and several classes that step "outside the box". SPR's offered on Monday Sept. 3rd. Also, join us on Friday, August 31st for The Fight Directors Forum!

The Lincoln Assassination Stage Combat Workshop

Type of workshop:

Regional with SPT and SPR

Location:

University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE

Event date(s):

03/24/2012 - 03/25/2012

Event contact:

Ian Borden

Contact email:

iborden2@unl.edu

Web site:

http://carsonschool.unl.edu/

The Lincoln Assassination Stage Combat Workshop is a weekend of mayhem and fun, learning safe, effective and exciting depictions of violence for stage or screen. You will be taught by six Certified Instructors, as well as two Fight Masters, including SAFD cofounder, David Boushey. The workshop specializes in techniques for both film and stage, and presents an amazing variety of weapons and fighting styles. Contact us about SPR and SPT testing!

2011 National Stage Combat Workshops

2012 National Stage Combat Workshops

University of North Carolina School of the Arts Winston Salem, NC

July 9 - July 27

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts Summer Stage Combat Program (SSC), working in conjunction with the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) and its’ National Stage Combat Workshop, have created one of the foremost stage combat training programs in the United States. Taught by select members of the SAFD, all Summer Stage Combat classes place emphasis on a non-violent approach to stage violence as well as the actor’s rights and responsibilities when required to perform fight scenes.

Don't miss this opportunity. Learn more about the 2012 NSCW.

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Stage Combat Training with the SAFD

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For more than thirty years the SAFD has conducted training and skills proficiency testing with an emphasis on safety and excellence in the art of staged combat: The SAFD offers professional stage combat training and educational opportunities leading to designations in four categories:

Actor Combatant | Advanced Actor Combatant | Certified Teacher |Fight Director

The SAFD also offers the Friend of the SAFD membership for those who are beginning their staged combat training journeys, or for those who are simply interested in taking advantage of SAFD membership benefits.

Join The Society of American Fight Directors Today!

Join or renew your membership!

Anyone interested in the art of staged combat can become a member of the SAFD. Our members enjoy superior benefits designed to make the most of their skills and opportunities. Among those:

New members can join online for just $30.00 dollars, a 33% discount over the standard rate ⁽¹⁾
Apply for scholarships for our National Stage Combat Workshops held every summer
Professional networking with members and organizations worldwide
Get listed in our web site stage combat directories, which can lead to acting and directing opportunities
Stay informed with access to The Cutting Edge Newsletter and subscription to Fight Master Magazine
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