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If you would like more information or would like to discuss bespoke workshops to meet your needs, contact us: courses@independentdrama.com - we look forward to hearing from you.
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ID Intensive: Smallsword In order to enrol on this course, students must have completed their basic stage combat certification with either the BASSC or BADC. Students can enrol on this course at the same time as either of the ID Intensive beginners courses and provided that they complete the beginners course, may follow on with this smallsword intensive. Students may also enrol on the quarterstaff intensive course as the classes do not clash and the last day (Saturday 28th January) is examination day for both intensive courses. Don't let the title of "small" fool you. The Small Sword of the eighteenth century is arguably the deadliest sword to appear in Europe and was to dominate the scene of personal defence until the evolution of the gun. Quick, deadly and the sword of gentleman, courtiers and kings the small sword is just as much a statement of class as it is of violent possibilities. Featured in plays such as "les Dangerous Liaisons", and films like "The Count of Monte Cristo" the ability to use one is a useful tool in the actor’s box. Students will have the opportunity at the end of the course to certify with the BASSC in Smallsword. ID Teacher Ronin Traynor is a certified teacher with the BASSC. He has directed numerous fights for film, 3D film, green screen, musicals, opera, stage plays, street theatre, physical theatre and motion capture. Venue: Daniell House, Cranston Estate, London N1 5EH
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ID Intensive: Quarterstaff This is a six day course that will run on weekends: 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd and 28th January. In order to enrol on this course, students must have completed their basic stage combat certification with either the BASSC or BADC. Students can enrol on this course at the same time as either of the ID Intensive beginners courses and provided that they complete the beginners course, may follow on with this quarterstaff intensive. Students may also enrol on the smallsword intensive course as the classes do not clash and the last day (Saturday 28th January) is examination day for both intensive courses. Yes, the quarterstaff is a broom handle all grown up but don't underestimate this humble weapon. Used by such Hollywood legends as Kevin Costner (Robin Hood Prince of Thieves), Eddie Murphy (Coming To America) and Donatello (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), the staff is the weapon of choice when you want to stick it to them! Readily available and cheap, the staff has been a favoured weapon for both western and eastern warriors for centuries. Famous fencing masters of old including George Silver and Joseph Swetnam all agreed that the staff was among the best, if not the very best, of all hand weapons. There will be an opportunity at the end of the course to take the British Academy of Stage & Screen Combat Fight Performance Test. ID Teacher Ronin Traynor is a certified teacher with the BASSC. He has directed numerous fights for film, 3D film, green screen, musicals, opera, stage plays, street theatre, physical theatre and motion capture. In 2010 Ronin went to China to train with the Shaolin monks learning eastern staff techniques. Venue: Daniell House, Cranston Estate, London N1 5EH
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ID Intensive: BADC Level 1 Please note that the last day of the course (Saturday 21st January) is a half day, 2pm-6pm. For absolute beginners or those with no previous British Academy of Dramatic Combat qualifications, or those wishing to renew an expired level 1 certificate. This course will cover rapier and dagger, single sword and unarmed combat techniques. This is an intensive course with students spending over thirty hours learning to safely perform fight choreography in each of the three fight disciplines. The course will also focus on acting skills and students will work on incorporating their fight choreography into dramatic scenes. Exploring topics such as character objective, fight rhythm and staging actors will learn to create a fight where they are connected and truthful and as such engaging to an audience. Students will have the opportunity at the end of the course to certify with the BADC at Level 1 in rapier & dagger, single sword and unarmed combat. ID Teacher Dan Styles is a certified teacher with the BADC. He has choreographed numerous fights for film, 3D film, green screen, stage, street theatre and motion capture. This is a BADC affiliated course. Venue: Daniell House, Cranston Estate, London N1 5EH
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ID Intensive: Rapier & Dagger and Unarmed This is a ten day course; there is no class on Sunday 8th January 2012. For absolute beginners or those with no previous British Academy of Stage & Screen Combat qualifications; this course will cover rapier and dagger and unarmed combat techniques. This course will help you develop a professional knowledge and understanding of the principles and methods used in stage combat including fundamental safety techniques. The course will focus on unarmed combat and weapon work with rapier and dagger. It is an intensive course with students spending over sixty hours learning to safely perform fight choreography in each of the two "fight" disciplines. The course will also focus on acting skills and students will work on incorporating their fight choreography into dramatic scenes. Exploring topics such as character objective, fight rhythm and staging actors will learn to create a fight where they are connected and truthful and as such engaging to an audience. Students will have the opportunity at the end of the course to certify with the BASSC in Rapier & Dagger and Unarmed. ID Teacher Ronin Traynor is a certified teacher with the BASSC. He has directed numerous fights for film, 3D film, green screen, musicals, opera, stage plays, street theatre, physical theatre and motion capture. Venue: Daniell House, Cranston Estate, London N1 5EH
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| October 2011 |
ID Warriors Unleashed: Musketeers Coinciding with the release of the latest incarnation of ‘The Three Musketeers’ franchise, our ID Warriors Unleashed Autumn workshop will be exploring the styles and traits of the Musketeer character. The Musketeer was epitomised by Alexandra Dumas' famous series of books. The French Musketeer was a junior unit of the royal household guard created in 1622 by King Louis XIII. They soon gained a reputation for boisterousness and fighting spirit because the only way for social and career advancement was excelling at their task as mounted light dragoons. Weapons of choice for the musketeer included rapier and main gauche (dagger) flintlock musket, and wheellock pistol. Students will learn the Musketeer’s sword fighting techniques as well as some unarmed brawling for both one-on-one and group fights. The workshop will be suitable for all levels of experience. Venue: Brady Arts and Community Centre, 192-196 Hanbury Street, London E1 5HU
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| March 2011 |
Bringing it home - domestic and street violence! ID Teachers Ronin Traynor and Dan Styles have been working on a variety of film and stage productions in 2011 so far and have more to come. A lot of these productions have asked for nasty, gritty, and shocking fights; no flashy moves, no special weapons, no super-human abilities and no posing. The course will consist of 4 classes, each giving you the skills to lead up to a gritty, climatic group fight. Students will need to bring one prop for the found weapon workshop. This can be any item found in the home as long as it’s not actually sharp. Please wear trainers and suitable movement clothing. Session 1: Get out of my pub! Basic techniques for domestic and street violence; unarmed, grappling and found weapons. Session 2: Bringing the fight home Acting the fight in a domestic setting. Please note that some scenes may tackle sensitive issues. There will be options to tackle lighter subjects if you desire but other students will be re-enacting scenes which may be disturbing to watch. You have the choice not to perform your work in front of others or not observe other scenes. Session 3: Not just a number Understanding the psychology of the group fight through exercises and tactics - can you be the last one standing? Session 4: Clash of the Titans A mass group fight minus the CGI monsters. Venue: Caxton House, 129 St Johns Way, London N19 3RQ
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| January 2011 |
Sword Play Cut and thrust with a bit of sword throwing thrown in - a workshop designed to refine your sword skills. Venue: London
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| October 2010 |
Knife workshop One of theatre's most popular and vicious weapons - learn knife combat with rhythm, spontaneity, intention and technique. Venue: The LOST Theatre, 208 Wandsworth Road, London SW8 2JU
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To The Beat Of The Drum The course will focus around applying choreographed sword work to music, forming an orchestra of weapons. The course is an experimental process of how stage combat can be used to provide a visual rhythmical score for performance and is developed from previous workshop experience and work on theatre shows that have begun to explore this medium. Venue: The LOST Theatre, 208 Wandsworth Road, London SW8 2JU
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| September 2010 |
Found Weapons workshop This workshop will focus on stage combat techniques with every day objects that may be lying around - it could be a set of keys, a book or even a pen. Channel into your dark creative side and figure out how to use different objects as weapons. Venue: The LOST Theatre, 208 Wandsworth Road, London SW8 2JU
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| August 2010 |
Intermediate/Advanced Small Sword workshop A brief introduction to small sword, its techniques and subtleties. Venue: The LOST Theatre, 208 Wandsworth Road, London SW8 2JU
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Beginners Single Sword workshop An introduction to the single sword style, learn sword handling and footwork. Venue: The LOST Theatre, 208 Wandsworth Road, London SW8 2JU
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| July 2010 |
Victorian Style Prize-Fighting & Case of Rapiers A course in fighting for stage and screen, incorporating 'Queensberry Rules' unarmed fighting and duelling with a pair of rapiers. Please be aware that to be eligible for the B.A.S.S.C fight performance test, there is a minimum hours attended requirement. For the benefit of all students, regular attendance is required. Whilst there is some leeway on the required hours, the course is a commitment. Regular non-attendance will result in the student being asked to leave the course. Venue: International School of Screen Acting, Three Mills Studio, Unit 3, 24 Sugar House Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E15 2QS
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| June 2010 |
Fighting the Pain - beginners Not many of us have been punched, kicked, stabbed, bludgeoned, had bones broken or crushed. Learn how to recognise and act pain and how to maintain it throughout a fight scene. Venue: The LOST Theatre, 208 Wandsworth Road, London SW8 2JU
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Fighting the Pain - intermediate/advanced Not many of us have been punched, kicked, stabbed, bludgeoned, had bones broken or crushed. Learn how to recognise and act pain and how to maintain it throughout a fight scene. Venue: The LOST Theatre, 208 Wandsworth Road, London SW8 2JU
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| May 2010 |
ID Warriors Unleashed – Jedi Knight - all levels On each ‘Warriors Unleashed’ session we will look at the fighting styles and weapons of a famous warrior in history or film. In this session we will visit one of the greatest warriors of the silver screen, the Jedi Knight. Learn to handle and manipulate a light sabre and work to create some Jedi vs. Sith choreography. Venue: The LOST Theatre, 208 Wandsworth Road, London SW8 2JU
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| April 2010 |
ID skills upkeep - Rapier & Dagger Take your rapier and dagger combat knowledge further with greater attention given to rhythm, spontaneity, intention, and technique. You must have studied rapier and dagger to certification or currently enrolled on an ID rapier and dagger course. Venue: The West Wing Arts Centre, Stoke Road, Slough SL2 5AY
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An introduction to ID Stage Combat Workshops - beginners An introduction to unarmed stage combat – learn how to punch, slap, kick and much more. Venue: The LOST Theatre, 208 Wandsworth Road, London SW8 2JU
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An introduction to ID Stage Combat Workshops - intermediate/advanced Take your unarmed combat knowledge further with greater attention given to rhythm, spontaneity, intention, and technique. Venue: The LOST Theatre, 208 Wandsworth Road, London SW8 2JU
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