Smallsword is the most elegant and deadly of the personal combat weapons! Students will explore this juxtaposition of grace and violence by studying period movement in conjunction with swordplay. This course will cover the basic skills of theatrical smallsword, stressing safety and partnership. Participants will also learn footwork, parries, thrusts, deceptions, wounds, kills, and many other skills allowing them to create the illusion of violence. It will be fast paced, fun, and a good workout too. All students will have the opportunity to rehearse and perform scenes that include stage combat and take a skills proficiency test for recognition as an Actor Combatant with Dueling Arts International. Class size is limited to 10. Full fingered gloves are required.
Instructor: Dave Maier is an award-winning fight director and stage combat instructor. He is currently in residence at SF Opera, Marin Shakespeare Company, and Oakland Theater Project. His work has been seen on many Bay Area stages including Berkeley Rep, ACT, SF Playhouse, and Shotgun Players. He is recognized as a Master Instructor and Fight Director with Dueling Arts International. He has taught stage combat classes for Berkeley Rep School of Theatre, Studio ACT, Stanford University, UC Santa Cruz, Saint Mary’s College of California, Dueling Arts San Francisco, and Dueling Arts International.
- Thu 7–10pm
1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19
$295
